Heart to Heart Medical Center - Shiroko Sokitch, MD

11/24/2025

As an integrative MD and acupuncturist, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch has spent decades helping women balance their hormones, heal from complex health issues, and finally feel at home in their bodies again. Her work bridges Western medicine and Chinese medicine so you are not forced to choose between science and intuition, but can be guided by both.

For years, women were warned that hormone replacement therapy was “too risky,” especially for breast cancer. Many have suffered in silence with hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, low libido, and feeling like a stranger in their own skin.

But a large 2019 study of millions of women showed something very different:
✅ Hormone replacement therapy can help protect your heart
✅ It can help prevent osteoporosis
✅ The connection with breast cancer is far smaller than we were led to believe

Because of this, the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy is being removed. That means more space for calm, informed conversations with your doctor about what is truly right for you.

I am not telling you to run out and get hormones.
I am telling you that your body is not broken, and you deserve options that help you feel good, vibrant, and safe in your own skin. 💛

If you have avoided hormones out of fear or past messaging, it might be time to revisit that decision with a practitioner you deeply trust.

👉 Save this if you are in perimenopause or menopause
👉 Share this with a friend who is struggling
👉 Comment “HORMONES” if you want more clear, compassionate education like this

Educational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor or integrative practitioner before starting any treatment.

11/24/2025

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11/24/2025

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11/20/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 “𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞. In Chinese medicine there are clear patterns that explain why pain shows up and what helps.

Swipe the 6 TCM root causes, then read the full guide for gentle steps that support healing.

Read more here: https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/your-body-is-not-broken-it-is-speaking/

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Educational only. Not personal medical advice.

11/17/2025

Your fatigue, anxiety, or mystery symptoms are not random.
They are messages from your 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.. 💫

At Heart to Heart Medical Center, Dr. Shiroko teaches that true healing happens when three powerful systems work together:

🧬 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬
They are your body’s messengers. When hormones are imbalanced, you can feel moody, exhausted, foggy, or “not like yourself.”

🧠 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
This is your inner wiring. If it stays in constant fight-or-flight, your body never gets the signal that it is safe to rest, digest, and repair.

🛡️𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
Your inner shield. When it is overwhelmed, you may have frequent infections, inflammation, allergies, or autoimmune symptoms.

When even one corner of this triangle is stressed, the whole system struggles.
The good news? Once you understand the Triangle of Wellness, you can start helping your body recover instead of fighting against it. 🌿

✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 & 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞:
Dr. Shiroko explains how these three systems interact, the subtle signs they are out of balance, and simple first steps you can take to feel better.

👉 Read the full blog and watch the video here:
https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/the-fda-just-changed-its-mind-about-hormones-here-is-what-it-means-for-you/
https://youtu.be/8WH6T1UVQNM

💬 In the comments, tell us:
Which corner of your triangle needs the most support right now – Hormones, Nervous System, or Immune System?

Save this post to revisit later and share it with someone who needs hope today. 💛

11/13/2025

In Chinese medicine, the low back is home to your kidney energy,
connected to stress, fear, and feeling unsupported.
When life feels too heavy, your back often carries the weight.

Instead of just pushing through, pause and listen.
Your body is not failing you, it is speaking to you. 💗

✨ Save this for the next time your back flares up
✨ Share with someone who is always saying “My back is killing me”

11/13/2025

Your body doesn’t just need more movement
it needs the right kind of movement.

If you’re exhausted, in pain, or burned out after working out,
that’s not “no pain, no gain”
that’s your body saying,
“Please listen. I need a different approach.”

Gentle, aligned, and consistent movement can calm your nervous system,
support your hormones, and help your body truly heal
instead of pushing it past its limits.

Start practicing the right exercise for your body
not someone else’s. 💗

✨ Save this as a reminder next time you force a workout through fatigue
✨ Share this with a friend who thinks beating themselves up is the only way to get healthy

11/13/2025

In Chinese medicine, the heart rules joy.
So when you feel anxious, restless, or “not yourself,” it may be your heart asking for care, not just your mind “overthinking.”

Give your heart a moment to be seen.
Breathe. Put your hand over your chest.
Notice how even the smallest pause can soften your whole body.

Your heart remembers how to feel joy
even when you’ve forgotten. 💗

✨ Save this for the days you feel heavy
✨ Share it with someone whose heart needs this reminder today

11/13/2025

In Chinese medicine, the heart is the “emperor” of your emotions.
When you feel scattered, anxious, or numb, your heart is simply asking you to come back home to yourself.

Take a deep breath, watch this, and give your heart a moment of calm.
It remembers how to feel joy. Always. 💗

👉 Save this for the days you feel overwhelmed
👉 Share it with someone whose heart needs a gentle reminder today

11/10/2025