JaimeRoslyn, Author at Mend Acupuncture

Our Heart’s Protector: The Pericardium
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Our Heart’s Protector: The Pericardium

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Our Heart’s Protector: The Pericardium

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-02-09T08:28:13-05:00February 9th, 2023|Categories: acupoint, Mood, Organ|Tags: emotion, fear, Heart Protector, PC 6, Pericardium, TCM, Valentine's Day, winter|

We're less than a week from Valentine's Day, with all focus it's focus on the ❤️/heart. However, an organ that deserves some major props around this time of year is the Pericardium. Physically, the Pericardium is a double-layered sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart. Spaces between the layers are filled with fluid, which lubricates as well as protects the Heart from external shock or trauma. Of course, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the idea of protecting the Heart goes much deeper. A Bit About Zàng-fǔ One of the most central tenets of TCM is zàng-fǔ. Within this concept, [...]

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Questions to Consider for Winter
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Questions to Consider for Winter

Mood, Prompts, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Questions to Consider for Winter

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-02-07T16:50:17-05:00February 7th, 2023|Categories: Mood, Prompts, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, emotion, fear, questions of the season, TCM, winter|

Photo by David Besh from Pexels In Chinese Medicine, Winter is the darkest, slowest, most inward and reflective season. Just as its opposite Summer, is the brightest, most active and energetic. This is not to be taken lightly, as truly, these seasons are polar opposites, i.e. yin (Winter) and yang (Summer). Similarly to how Summer's abundant daylight beckons us with long days and "fun in the sun," Winter pushes us to confront darkness and slowing down. This vibe can feel incongruent to our modern world. But rest assured, in Chinese Medicine, this is for our own good. Winter instructs us [...]

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Get to Know Claire P: Q+A
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Get to Know Claire P: Q+A

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Get to Know Claire P: Q+A

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-01-11T13:12:16-05:00January 11th, 2023|Categories: Acupuncturists|Tags: Claire Pallandre, Community Acupuncture, group healing|

Claire Pallandre, L.Ac. has been delivering warm and compassionate community acupuncture for many years now. So of course we are thrilled to see that she is back in the community room for the winter season! In this Q+A, we sat down with Claire and learned about her love for community acupuncture, group healing, and more. You’ve been offering Community Acupuncture with Mend since 2015. What is it about community acu that you love? Simply, I love the community aspect. I love observing the trends in symptoms that show up. It feels like reading the pulse of [...]

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The Winter Experience
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The Winter Experience

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

The Winter Experience

By JaimeRoslyn|2024-01-08T13:21:18-05:00January 4th, 2023|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: nourishing, water, winter, yin|

Photo by Daniel Frese from Pexels Winter is the most Yin time of year in Chinese medicine. Yin being an energy that is dark, cold, slow, and inward, the antithesis of Summer’s Yang energy. The way we use our energy is particularly important during the most Yin and Yang times of year. During wintertime, nurture and nourishment is a necessity, introspection and reflection come easily, and planting seeds for the future is the strategy. This is the time to nourish the body, mind, and soul with slow, quiet, reflective, and restorative Yin activities. In addition, the winter season is ruled [...]

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Zhi: The Energy of Will, Purpose and Destiny
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Zhi: The Energy of Will, Purpose and Destiny

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Zhi: The Energy of Will, Purpose and Destiny

By JaimeRoslyn|2024-01-09T10:51:09-05:00January 3rd, 2023|Categories: acupoint, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: acupoint, bladder 52, destiny, kindeys, water, will, winter, zhi|

The spirit of the Water Element is zhi (pronounced zhur). This is one’s will, ambition, purpose, and destiny – a force that moves a person towards their destiny without much conscious thought or effort. In this blog, learn more about zhi and ways in which you can cultivate this powerful energy. Additionally, zhi is thought to be the innate power of life itself – life that wants to live and survive. Zhi is housed in The Kidneys. Therefore, a person with strong Kidney strength has strong zhi, i.e. a drive to be alive; a person with less Kidney strength may [...]

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Intention-Setting for the New Year
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Intention-Setting for the New Year

New Moon, Prompts, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Intention-Setting for the New Year

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-31T17:35:14-05:00December 27th, 2022|Categories: New Moon, Prompts, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Goals, Intentions, Manifestation, New Year, Resolutions|

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels As the New Year fast approaches, that nagging feeling starts to emerge – it’s a new year. Often there’s a feeling of potential for a new you, a new chance, or a new chapter. With the end of one year and the beginning of the next, a sort of reset button emerges. And, as we are in the depths of winter – the season of Yin, the Water element (wisdom, stamina and endurance) and the spirit of Zhi (one’s will, ambition, purpose and destiny) – there’s no better time to reflect on what has [...]

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Our Fave Things from 2022
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Our Fave Things from 2022

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Our Fave Things from 2022

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-28T22:30:46-05:00December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Acupuncturists, Faves, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: 2022, Best of, Faves, local, Our Team|

From media to munchies, we gathered our year-end faves. Get to know our staff's picks with our big "Best of" 2022 list. An asterisk (*) denotes local business. Sarah O'Leary, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Founder & CEO Coffee: Flash frozen pods that you simply add water to, cometeer.com Meal Kit Delivery: Dinnerly - an affordable and easy (4-6 ingredients) meal prep service that’s lower waste and lower cost than its competitors, dinnerly.com Arts & Crafts: Pigment Salt Sprinkles - a fun new art tool. Sprinkle on wet watercolor paper and watch the dynamic color expand. Up the [...]

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Our Fave TCM Tools of 2022
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Our Fave TCM Tools of 2022

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Our Fave TCM Tools of 2022

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-20T16:35:18-05:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: Retail Highlight|Tags: 2022, Best of, cupping, Dr. Bob's Medical Oil, Faves, moxa|

We think being able to carry over some of the modalities and techniques that we use in clinic to the home front can be an important part of the treatment plan and healing process. Plus, it's always good to have some effective remedies on hand when pain or inflammation is at its peak. Here we offer our favorite TCM tools of 2022 that you'll want to keep around, especially this winter. Cupping Set by Lure Essentials These small, but mighty cups work fast to release stiffness and tension in the shoulders and back. Alleviates common muscle, [...]

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The Winter Solstice: A Time of Self-Care & Celebration
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The Winter Solstice: A Time of Self-Care & Celebration

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care

The Winter Solstice: A Time of Self-Care & Celebration

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-12-21T11:05:23-05:00December 13th, 2022|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care|Tags: 2022, celebration, Chinese medicine, Dongzhi, rituals, winter, winter solstice, yin/yang|

Photo by Marina Leonova from Pexels What is the Winter Solstice? The winter solstice marks the perfect time for celebration, reflection, and self-care. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this is the day when the Earth’s axis tilts the furthest away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year. While the solstice marks the start of winter, it also signals the beginning of more light ahead. The Winter Solstice in Traditional Chinese Medicine During the winter solstice, Yin will be at its peak. This is the time of year in which [...]

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Our Fave Black Makers of 2022
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Our Fave Black Makers of 2022

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Our Fave Black Makers of 2022

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-12-14T02:34:08-05:00December 12th, 2022|Categories: Retail Highlight|Tags: 2022, 228 Grant St., Best of, Black Makers, Cashmere Moon, CTOAN Co., Faves, Herituals, Personal Best Ceramics|

This year we committed to dedicating at least 15% of our retail shelves to Black Makers, inspired by the 15% Pledge movement (15% is the national percentage of Black people in the US). In support of this pledge, we looked at our stock and made changes. In Our Fave Black Makers of 2022, we share the brands that made it to the top of our list. Some we've carried for years, while others are newbies. We're loving these goodies and we think you will, too. 228 Grant Street Candle Co.* Initially inspired by high-end, otherworldly fragranced [...]

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