MedVed

11/16/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving “Pain-Free Holiday” Special Deal!

Discover Deep Tissue Myofascial Release Therapy!
Whether you’re an athlete, dealing with back or neck pain, or recovering from old injuries — MFR can make a dramatic difference.

Offer: Offer: $80 for a 1-hour Myofascial Release/Deep Tissue Massage (Regular $120) or savings package: $375- 5 1-hr sessions ($225 savings)

🔥 How is MFR different from Deep Tissue Massage? Deep Tissue Massage works directly on the muscles using strong pressure to reduce knots and tension.
Myofascial Release, however, targets the fascia, using slow, steady pressure that allows the tissue to soften, lengthen, and release restrictions at the root.
💡 That’s why MFR often provides longer-lasting results, especially for chronic pain, sports overuse, postural issues, and stress tension.
📅 Book your session today!
📍 MEDVED Clinic of Eastern Medicine (858) 705-7933
🕒 Flexible weekday and weekend appointments
💳 HSA/FSA accepted

11/14/2025

“Why do you charge $120 for a 1-hour visit? That’s so expensive!”

That’s why 👇

1️⃣ Our sessions are private — one-on-one care focused entirely on you.
How much does a 15-minute hospital visit cost without insurance?
And what kind of care do you receive there?
Does the doctor talk about your diet, stress, or preventive health?
Do they really listen to how you feel?

2️⃣ It took me 9 years to earn my Doctorate degree.
First, a Master’s in Natural Science and Biology, then years of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine — Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, internships, and difficult National and California licensing exams.

3️⃣ We pay business rent, do laundry daily, use medical waste services, and use high-quality herbs and supplies- our overhead is pretty big..

4️⃣ Plus high taxes, transaction fees, malpractice insurances, continuing education, and licensing fees.

5️⃣ We provide support 7 days a week — sometimes at 7 AM, sometimes at 11 PM. We don’t charge extra fees for any additional services.
And yes, we come in on Sundays if a patient is in pain.

Because we truly care. ❤️

11/13/2025

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11/02/2025

🍂 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘄𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻!🍂

Many people are surprised when they first see Chinese hawthorn berries — they look more like tiny apples and not at all like the small red berries we remember from childhood.
In fact, Asian and European hawthorn are two different species with distinct taste, aroma, and healing properties.

🍎 The Asian hawthorn (山楂, shān zhā) is larger, more fragrant, and has a pronounced sweet-and-sour flavor.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it has been used for thousands of years — and not just for heart health!

💛 The main function of Chinese hawthorn is to support digestion and lower cholesterol.

Other benefits include:
🌿 Improves digestion, especially after heavy or fatty meals. It’s often prescribed after holiday feasts to relieve bloating and fullness.
⚙️ Mechanism: hawthorn helps the stomach produce pepsin — an enzyme that speeds up digestion and prevents food stagnation.
❤️ Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis — beneficial for chest pain, menstrual cramps, and poor circulation.
💪 Supports heart health, strengthens the heart muscle, lowers cholesterol, and gently regulates blood pressure.
🔥 Warms and tones the spleen and stomach, improving metabolism and overall vitality.

🍵 How to use:
Make a decoction — simmer the berries for 30 minutes, then add a bit of honey or brown sugar.

☀️ In summer, serve it chilled — it makes a refreshing drink that quenches thirst.
❄️ In winter, add a little brandy, ginger, or cinnamon for a fragrant, warming tonic!

🥣 In Chinese cuisine, hawthorn is used to make fruit pastes, syrups, and even vinegar — tasty and healthy!

Fresh berries can be found in the northern parts of the U.S. during autumn, and organic dried hawthorn is available at our clinic — $14 per pound.
📞 (858) 705-7933
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⚠️ Important: Hawthorn promotes blood circulation, so if you are taking blood thinners or are pregnant, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.

💬 I often recommend hawthorn as a gentle natural remedy for heart and digestive support — especially during the autumn and winter seasons.

10/29/2025

Why Have High Collars Always Been in Fashion in China?

The high collar in traditional Chinese clothing is more than just a style — it’s a symbol of modesty, refinement, and grace. It reflected one’s social status and good upbringing.

But the main reason is practicality and health protection. In Eastern medicine, the neck is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the body. Whether it’s protected or not directly affects our overall well-being.

In Chinese medicine, the neck is called the “Wind Gate” (Fengmen). It contains special energetic points where all major body meridians intersect. When the neck is exposed to wind, cold, or drafts, the flow of energy can be disrupted — leading to colds, muscle tension, or even serious illness. You may have noticed that right before catching a cold, the muscles in your neck become stiff — that’s the first sign that cold has entered through the neck. If your immune system is weakened and your body lacks energy to fight the virus, you’ll likely get sick.

So if you tend to go out with an uncovered neck in cool weather — get yourself a scarf and feel the difference.

10/28/2025

The End of October – November: Persimmon Season in San Diego

If you visit Persimmon Farm in Ramona, you’ll see a wonderful variety of this sunny fruit: traditional korolyok (chocolate persimmon), dark “chocolate” varieties, and Japanese persimmons.

🌿 Interesting facts about persimmons:
The homeland of persimmon is China, where it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. In Chinese, its name means “food of the gods.”
There are more than 2,000 varieties of persimmons, but only some of them can be eaten while still firm.

Ripe persimmons are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, and potassium, and also contain tannins, which cause the astringent taste of unripe fruit.

In Japan, persimmon is called kaki (柿) and is considered a symbol of longevity and autumn abundance. A famous Japanese delicacy is dried persimmon (hoshigaki), made using an ancient sun-drying method.

In China and Korea, dried persimmons are often served during the New Year celebrations with tea — they symbolize sweet life and good fortune.

In Georgia and across the Caucasus, persimmons are not only dried whole but also used to make wine, vinegar, and even sauces for meat dishes.

The word “khurma” came into Russian from Persian, where it sounds like خرمالو (khormâlu) and literally means “date plum” — from خرما (khormâ) meaning “date,” and آلو (âlu) meaning “plum.”

So, korolyok (non-astringent persimmon) can be eaten right away, but the regular kind needs time to ripen. When fully ripe, the fruit becomes soft and jelly-like inside — this is the type that’s sun-dried to make the wonderfully sweet dried persimmon, a traditional Eastern treat for the winter holidays.

The process is simple but long and delicate. The main ingredients are sunlight, good airflow, and a cheerful mood — without which, nothing works!

🍊 How to dry persimmons the traditional Eastern way:

Choose unripe, hard-as-stone persimmons with stems attached. Select fruits of medium size and even shape.

Carefully peel off the skin, then hang the persimmons on thick strings, making sure they don’t touch each other.

Once the garlands are ready, dip them in boiling water for one minute, then hang them in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Drying takes 15–20 days. After 3–5 days, start gently massaging the fruits so they soften evenly and stay elastic.

When the texture becomes uniform, remove the persimmons and store them in airtight containers.

The white powder that appears on the surface later is natural sugar crystals — a sign of perfect drying.

If you do everything right, you won’t need flour or powdered sugar — only patience.
And then, you’ll have the chance to treat everyone to a true Eastern delicacy — magical dried persimmons.