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7 Sages Acupuncture & Herbs

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7 Sages Acupuncture & Herbs

Acupuncture in Orange County, California specializes in pain, women's health, fertility, and cosmetic

Hi, I’m Kim and I will help transform you with a traditional, holistic approach. I am a licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine herbalist providing integrative health care to Orange County, CA. I specialize in chronic, complex cases such as infertility, women’s health, cosmetic care, and helping those suffering from pain. Allow me to combine my expertise in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition to help you reach your optimal state of well-being.

11/14/2025

Almost every woman has probably experienced being told “oh, that’s normal” or “you’re fine” by a doctor when we voice our concerns about our own body/health. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been gaslit, or persuaded otherwise, here are some actual facts that show the extent of the mismanagement of women’s health.

1. Women were excluded from trials until 1993. Most drug research was based on men, leaving major gaps in understanding female hormones.
2. Women are 50–75% more likely to have adverse reactions because dosing was designed around a male body.
3. PMS & PMDD were often dismissed, and any hormone-related mood disorders were written off as “emotional issues” for decades.
4. Hormonal pain is often ignored. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women but takes 7–10 years to diagnose; cycle-related pain was considered “normal.”
5. Research follows the male 24-hour rhythm, with most studies ignoring women’s 28-day hormonal cycle, leading to inaccurate guidance.
6. Perimenopause is still severely under-researched. Despite major hormonal shifts over 5–10 years, medical literature is limited.
7. Menopause therapy is restricted by outdated data. The 2002 WHI study overstated estrogen risks, and the FDA removed the black-box warning in 2024–2025.
8. Women’s cortisol responses differ- stronger stress responses are often misdiagnosed as anxiety instead of hormonal imbalance.
9. Thyroid disorders are commonly overlooked, this is up to 8× more common in women, yet symptoms are often dismissed as “normal.”
10. PCOS is widespread but underfunded: even though it affects 10–15% of women, it still lacks adequate research and root-cause treatments.

At 7 Sages Acupuncture and Herbs, we work hard to ensure that all our patients’ concerns are heard and addressed- no matter how small they may seem. We will always take the time to listen and understand your experience, and work collaboratively to identify the root cause of your health issues.

11/08/2025

With everything going on around us these days, more and more of us are suffering from anxiety and stress. The first thing everyone might think of to help is, of course, therapy, but did you know acupuncture can really help you too?

Acupuncture activates nerve endings that send signals to your brain- that stimulation helps to release serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins: the very chemicals that boost your mood and ease stress. At the same time, it also lowers cortisol, your main stress hormone, and helps to shift your nervous system away from “fight or flight”. Gradually, you’ll feel calmer, you’ll have steadier emotions, and you’ll have better sleep as well.

Some obvious but often missed signs of anxiety are:
- doom-scrolling, and checking compulsively even though it makes you feel worse
- constantly checking your phone for no reason
- binge-watching shows or movies to avoid thinking about things
- avoiding calls or texts because social interaction feels draining
- over planning and over-preparing, “just in case”
- canceling plans last minute because you feel too drained or nervous
- over-apologizing from fearing you’ve upset someone
- being extra talkative or constantly joking to hide nervousness in everyday social interactions

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween to all who partake in this sugary and spooky day! From all of us at 7 Sages Acupuncture and Herbs, have a safe and fun time celebrating!! 🎃🎃🎃

PS. That ghost is receiving acupuncture treatment because of the stress from being dead

10/25/2025

We often hear the masses say (well, maybe not out loud but we know you’re thinking it 👀): “Why am I not seeing results yet?” or “Wait, I thought I’d only need to come in a couple of times!” These are all fair questions, especially if you’re new to acupuncture and expecting instant magic. But why DOESN’T acupuncture work after just a few sessions?

You can think of acupuncture for your body just like watering a plant, one drink of water won’t make it bloom overnight! Each treatment builds on the last, helping your body rebalance and relearn how to heal itself.
✨ the first session helps “open the door”, improving circulation, calming the nervous system, and starting to shift stuck patterns
✨ follow-up sessions reinforce those changes until they hold on their own
✨ chronic issues or long term stress patterns often need more time (just like they took the time to develop)

Just because you don’t feel 100% better after one session doesn’t mean it’s not working, the process has actually already begun. Each session is like hitting “reset” on your system, reducing inflammation and building better flow and balance. With enough patience and consistency, you’re sure to get results that’ll stick!

10/18/2025

If you’re in SoCal like we are, you’re probably sweating it out 🥵 today after trudging through the cold downpour earlier this week 🥶. It’s actually very easy to get sick in this rapidly fluctuating weather, but TCM has some methods to help your body combat that!

1. Using scallions to expel wind-cold (a type of common cold) sounds absurd doesn’t it? This folk remedy is widely known about in the TCM world- as soon as you feel the first sings of a cold, make a spring onion and ginger porridge. Scallions and ginger help dispel wind-cold by promoting mild sweating.
2. Your Kidneys are the foundation of Yin-Yang in the body and are especially vulnerable to cold. Protect your kidneys in cold transitions by keeping your lower back warm. You can also eat warm (in property, not temp) foods such as black sesame, walnuts, goji berry, or bone broth to help support your Kidney Yang.
3. In fluctuating weather, it’s not just seasonal adjustment but day-to-day or morning to evening shifts in temperature that require micro-adjustments. In the cooler mornings and evenings, favor slightly warming foods like ginger tea, garlic, and chicken broth. In the hotter afternoons, include more cooling (again, in property) foods such as cucumber, mung bean soup, and chrysanthemum tea. Each meal can be used to gently balance your external environment.
4. The Spleen governs digestion and is particularly sensitive to Dampness (accumulation of moisture in the body). Fluctuating weather often comes with humidity or sudden rain, leading to internal damp accumulation (signs of this include bloating, fatigue, heaviness). To prevent this, avoid eating cold, raw, or oily foods during rainy or humid periods. Keep your feet warm and dry, as Dampness often invades from below.
5. If you get cold and damp exposure (rain, chill wind) and then it suddenly becomes hot, your body might “trap the Cold inside” as your pores close or you sweat improperly. Resist cold drinks and ice even if the day becomes hot in order to avoid this, and always change out of damp clothes immediately, especially socks (remember no. 4?)!

10/11/2025

How exactly does acupuncture help support your IVF journey and improve your fertility?

1. By increasing blood circulation to the reproductive organs, and helping to improve endometrial lining thickness and quality while supporting follicle development and ovarian function.
2. Balancing hormone levels, including estrogen, progesterone, LH, and FSH, thereby promoting regular ovulation and menstrual cycles.
3. Reducing emotional stress by calming the nervous system and lowering cortisol levels, which helps maintain hormonal balance.
4. Supporting embryo implantation when treatment is timed around embryo transfer by optimizing the physical uterine environment as well as hormonal and emotional conditions.
5. Improving the ovarian environment, reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance of free radicals), and supporting better s***m motility and morphology, especially when men are also receiving treatment.
6. Normalizing ovulation and reducing cycle variability to support reproductive health.
7. Providing emotional grounding and support, helping you move through the ups and downs of IVF with greater calm and clarity.

Feel free to ask us if you’d like to know more 😌

09/06/2025

We’re a bit late for International Dog Day, but let’s be real, which day isn’t International Dog Day when you have dogs? 😌 Meet Benji and Bella, Dr. Kim’s very own precious babies!

While our clinic unfortunately doesn’t offer this service, did you know that your dogs can benefit from acupuncture treatments as well? Acupuncture can help with musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions, among many others! Ask your veterinarian for more information 🙂

08/30/2025

… from inside. We’re enjoying [looking at] the outdoors from inside, with the air conditioning on (but not blasting too hard), because it’s HOT! 🥵

We’re also cooling down, TCM style- drinking chrysanthemum tea, drinking warm/room temp water, eating watermelon, incorporating cucumbers and bitter melon into our diets.. you’re welcome for the tips 😉
PS. Does the choice in music give away our age? 🤣

08/23/2025

.. is going on with the weather?! From scorching heat to this muggy, rainy mess 🫩 On muggy days like this, in TCM we recommend avoiding iced drinks, greasy or mucus forming foods (dairy, fried, cold/raw food), and taking naps after heavy meals- this will all help to reduce internal dampness (which is when your body holds excess moisture, leading to fatigue or bloating).

08/02/2025

Is Dr. Kim slogging over charting? Is she trying to think of a treatment plan? Has she run into a complex medical case that she can’t figure out??? No… she’s just agonizing over social media posts! 😂 This is only half of what it looks like when your clinic only has introverts and no one has any other social media presence (don’t you dare call us old!!)

07/28/2025

Some of you may have wondered why your favorite TCM doctor’s office was closed for half of last week. 🫨 I finally took some time off to relax with my family~ it’s important to take some time to rejuvenate ourselves before we can give our energy to others!

(In case you’re interested, this is in Sequoia National Park 😉)

07/19/2025

We love getting visits from our patients with their babies 🥹

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2914 Katella Avenue Ste 101
Orange, CA
92867

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.7sagesacu.com/

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