Blue Lotus Health & Acupuncture

09/22/2023

I'd like to introduce you to the most recent addition to the clinic's art collection...this one is by Max - as you can see he does list the price directly on his pieces but this one is not for sale 😍 Happy Friday, folks!

09/14/2023

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"It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol. "
—Brené Brown

09/09/2023

Just gonna toot this horn for a minute because yesterday on completely separate occasions/locations, 2 people told me they had given/were giving this book to a man to read, which is an incredible idea, especially for those with daughters or menstruating women in their lives ❤️ (check the comments if you want it)

09/08/2023

Not to be a harbinger of doom, but it looks like this is a good time to get a treatment 😬

09/04/2023

Doing a little tidying up while the clinic is closed. Happy Labor Day!

08/18/2023

I did so much gua sha today I had to pull the stickers out 😆 happy Friday!

08/16/2023

I love today - I love scrolling my facebook feed seeing pictures of all my friends kids, and I love it that people who have been running pell-mell through summer take a breath and get back in the clinic if they need to (if you think I'm talking to you, I probably am). Happy back to school day!

08/11/2023

Harmonizing Health: Acupuncture for Late Summer Imbalances

Late summer brings warmth and transformation, but it can also bring about imbalances in our well-being. In Chinese Medicine, this season corresponds to the Fire element and can lead to what’s known as summer damp-heat – an internal disharmony similar to excess heat and humidity in modern terms.

Acupuncture, a traditional practice gaining modern recognition, offers a holistic way to address these imbalances. By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture helps restore balance by promoting smooth energy flow and revitalizing bodily systems.

In today’s understanding, acupuncture’s effects align with modern insights. It triggers the release of natural pain-relievers and promotes relaxation, much like physical therapy. Additionally, it supports healthy blood flow, akin to the benefits of cardiovascular exercise.

As we enjoy the late summer’s warmth, it’s vital to prioritize our well-being. Embracing acupuncture as a natural therapy merges ancient wisdom with modern wellness. By recognizing the shared goal of balance, we can transition smoothly through the seasons, nurturing our health with time-tested practices.

07/31/2023

"This brings us to the final stage, and the opening stage...after being eaten apart and disassembled, after we have split open and emptied, after we have given back everything that remains: we return to the beginning. We make way for nervous, hungry roots...We open to newness, and we begin again."

(Interesting perspective)

A self that fractures through loss or grief marks a psychological shift, beginning a cycle of regrowth through decomposition

07/07/2023

This is a sentimental post.

Today two mothers called in to make appointments for their adult children and it suddenly struck me - as also a mother, I suppose - what an incredible honor it is to be entrusted with not only the care of an individual, which is a really big deal by itself, but also that of your coworkers, your friends, your family, your children.

I kind of always know it in the back of my mind, but today it really hit home. I am full of awe and gratitude.

Thank you so much.

❤️

Arwen

07/05/2023

We have it in stock! Pick some up at your next appointment or give us a call to stop by!

Ticks!
Tick born illnesses are pretty scary.
Did you know ticks Hate EBW?!
A light spritz and they will stay really far away 💯. If you Do get a tick, put a little on a Qtip and touch it. It will back out Instantly. Follow with a compress of EBW for 60 minutes to kill all that it tries to impart.


♥️☠️🍖💧

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06/28/2023

I couldn't help but notice the haze in downtown Lexington on my way in today! If you are developing lung symptoms or want a tune up, come on in. In the mean time, apples and pears* are a great way to help nourish your lungs, even better if you cook them - core, chop and simmer (about 15 minutes the apple/pear in enough water to cover it, eat the fruit/drink the liquid that it yields.

*and astragalus and radishes and fennel, onions and leeks and mustard greens and ginger...

Serving the Bluegrass since 2012.