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Lynn Cheng- Holistic Healing

I am a California and Nationally certified licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and an experienced Yo

11/03/2025

Chayote

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, chayote (佛手瓜 fóshǒu guā) is more than just a crunchy, refreshing vegetable. It’s considered a healing food that supports balance in the body.

Chayote is great for calming inflammation, easing thirst, and gently supporting the body’s yin energy.

Cooling in nature → helps clear heat and ease internal fire.
Moistens dryness → nourishes fluids, supporting skin and overall vitality.
Supports the heart & kidneys → promotes circulation and harmonizes water metabolism.
Gentle on digestion → light and easy to digest, making it perfect for soups and stir-fries.

Tip: Try adding chayote to a simple soup with goji berries and lean pork for a cooling, nourishing meal. It can be eaten cooked or raw, treat it like a cucumber or zucchini.

Thank you, Melina, for gifting me so many of your gorgeous chayote!

10/25/2025

Chinese Medicine and Yoga Meet: Spleen 14 and Anjaneyasana

Stretch the front body and stimulate SP-14, Abdomen Knot (Fujie 腹结). This point warms the lower abdomen, regulates Qi, and benefits digestion. Anjaneyasana/ Low Lunge opens hip flexors and builds leg strength.

How to Do It: Step one foot forward into a lunge, back knee down. Front knee is directly above the ankle, with the knee and toes pointing forward. Lift your chest forward and upwards while raising your arms overhead.

How to Locate the Point: 1.3 cun below SP-15, 4 cun lateral to the midline, in the lower abdomen (1 cun is roughly the width of your thumb at the knuckle). You can also do acupressure on this point by applying gentle but firm pressure to stimulate the energetic benefits.

10/01/2025

Happy Autumn!

According to Chinese Medicine, Autumn is a time of letting go. Just as trees release their leaves, we too can shed what no longer serves us, making space for new beginnings, growth, and opportunities.

Nourishing foods like root vegetables and warming spices support our Lungs and Large Intestine (the organs that comprise the Metal element), helping us align with the season's energy.

As the energy starts to shift to more yin energy, take time to slow down, be more mindful, and enjoy this last bit of Yang.

09/22/2025

Tomato Health Benefits

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tomatoes aren’t just a tasty addition to your meals; they’re a healing food!

Cooling: Tomatoes are considered cooling in nature. They help clear heat and generate body fluids, making them especially soothing on a hot summer day or when you’re feeling overheated.

Moistening: Their juicy, slightly sour-sweet flavor nourishes Yin, supports the stomach, quenches thirst, and helps with constipation.

Balance: Their sweet-sour taste harmonizes the body, gently moving stagnant energy while refreshing your system.

It's hard to beat an organic garden tomato. Enjoy them while you can! The season won't last too much longer

09/13/2025

Yoga Teacher Training and In-Depth Yoga Studies Program

My next Yoga Teacher Training and In-depth Yoga Studies program begins on September 27, 2025 at Mind Body Zone in Fremont.

Whether you wish to teach yoga or to deepen your personal practice, it’s a chance to explore all aspects of yoga and learn a lot about yourself too.

Designed for the busy person, we meet one weekend each month from September 2025 to June 2026. This is an in-person training with an online option.

Join me for a free info session on September 15, 2025 from 7:30-8:30pm in person at Mind Body Zone or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86264248850. As the director of Yoga Teacher Training, I’ll explain the program in detail and answer any questions you may have.

I’d love to see you there and share this journey with you!

09/09/2025

Cupping

Cupping is the practice where glass or plastic cups are applied to the skin using suction as a way of stimulating the flow of energy and releasing blockages. It is often used to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.⠀
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I offer cupping as a stand-alone service and often integrate it with my acupuncture treatments at no additional charge. Patients love this service; come and give it a try!⠀
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09/04/2025

Mango health benefits

In Chinese medicine, mango is seen as a cooling fruit that nourishes the body, supports digestion, and helps balance excess heat. It's perfect for a summer treat!

What's your favorite way to eat mango?

08/29/2025

What 30 Years of Teaching Yoga + Chinese Medicine Have Shown Me

I still remember the moment clearly. Decades ago, while holding triangle pose, I realized why it felt so good; stress was leaving my body.

Later, I learned the reason: I was stretching the Liver jing jin, the sinew channel. In Chinese medicine, the Liver is tied to emotions like stress, anger, resentment, and frustration. By softening this channel, I was also easing those feelings. That “a-ha” moment forever changed the way I practiced and taught yoga.

The nadis of yoga and the meridians of Chinese medicine express similar concepts. Both describe subtle pathways that carry life force (prana in yogic terms or qi in Chinese Medicine) through the body. Meridians connect organs, tissues, spirit, and emotions, while nadis form an energetic network where prana and consciousness flow.

In my 40 years of practice and 30 of teaching yoga, I’ve seen this again and again. I weave the concepts of both the physical and energetic body into my teaching. For instance, we may incorporate parsvakonasana (extended side angle) in our practice to stretch the intercostal muscles to facilitate deeper breathing. And, at the same time, this stimulates DaBao, Spleen 21 (the “Great Luo” point), which helps regulate qi and blood, supports the chest, and eases whole body pain.

Neither practice sees the body as only physical; both teach that our health depends on keeping these channels open. When energy moves freely and easily, we feel harmonious in body, mind, and spirit.

Please join me in my public yoga classes. Here is my schedule for in-person and online classes https://www.lynnchengholistichealing.com/Yoga.html

Hope to see you soon, both on and off the mat!

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

Meet Pat (short for Patriot), my favorite chicken at . If you get a chance to visit this beautiful island, stop by this gorgeous resort and say hi to this guy.

Wishing you a fun and safe holiday!

06/28/2025

Loquats: Get them if you can!

In Northern California, we are on the tail end of the season for this delicious and healthy fruit. In Chinese Medicine, both the fruit and leaves are used medicinally.

FRUIT: cool and slightly sour and sweet
*Improves digestion: alleviates nausea, vomiting, hiccups, and belchingngs
*Engenders body fluids: helps quench thirst and alleviates dryness
*Reverses stomach counterflow qi: helps with belching and reflux

LEAVES: bitter and neutral. Make a tea from the leaves (scrub them first)!
*Transforms phlegm and directs Lung qi downward: stops cough and wheezing
*Improves digestion: alleviates nausea, vomiting, hiccups, belching

These are rarely found fresh in stores. If you see them, grab 'em while you can!

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06/21/2025

Embracing the Summer Solstice and the most Yang time of the year

The summer solstice is here, marking the longest day of the year and the height of Yang energy. Yang is light, warm, and active. In Chinese medicine, it’s natural for our bodies to align with the energy of this season: we rise early, our days are full, and we feel a pull to be more social and engaged. It’s a beautiful season for growth, joy, and having fun.

That said, with all this Fire and activity, we need to be careful not to tip over to excess. Too much heat (external or internal) can manifest as irritability, insomnia, restlessness, inflammation, or even burnout. To stay balanced, nourish your Yin: make space for rest, stay hydrated, eat cooling and seasonal foods (like cucumbers, watermelon, mint), and avoid overexertion, especially during the hottest parts of the day. If you’re feeling unbalanced, overwhelmed, or ungrounded, come in for a reset!

Wishing you a fun and balanced summer!

01/30/2025

Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy Lunar New Year!

The Year of the Yin Wood Snake in 2025 is all about growth, transformation, and finding balance in life. It’s a time to tap into your wisdom, embrace change, and align with your goals in a way that feels natural and sustainable.

Yin Energy:
Yin brings a calm, reflective vibe that helps balance the excitement of the year. It encourages you to slow down, think things through, and stay grounded while pursuing your ambitions.

Wood Element:
Wood represents growth and action—it's all about moving forward with purpose. Whether you're starting new projects or working toward long-term goals, 2025 offers the energy and momentum to make things happen. Just be mindful of staying balanced to avoid burnout.

Snake Sign:
The Snake is known for its intelligence, intuition, and patience. This year encourages you to shed old habits, trust your instincts, and take a strategic approach to success. It’s the perfect time to focus on personal development and create meaningful connections.

In a nutshell, it's all about finding harmony—between action and reflection, ambition and patience. Take this opportunity to step into your potential, nurture your well-being, and thrive in every area of your life. I’m here to help and cheering you along the way!

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Holistic Healing

Holistic Health involves addressing the mind, body, and spirit. If we address only one part, we miss the bigger picture and can inadvertently overlook the root cause of illness. As your health care provider, I will treat you as a whole person, not just your illness, injury or disease. A treatment plan may include acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine, heat therapy, dietary and lifestyle guidance, yoga, movement, self-massage and drawing more awareness into your emotions and what your Spirit seeks. My goal is to provide you with tools and resources to empower you to live your best life.