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Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil

By Dana Iscoe|2022-11-15T14:05:18-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Pain, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, Dr. Bob's Medical Oil, herbs, pain, TCM|

I'm so excited that Mend’s clinic rooms and retail shelves are now stocked with one of my favorite topical products, Dr. Bob's Medicated Oil. Though the name always makes me think of a carnival barker selling a magical cure, this really is a lovely product with a variety of uses and a history connected to that of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice here in the US. Opening a bottle of Dr. Bob's fills the room with the bright smell of peppermint and tea – two of the oils used in the mixture. It's easy to pour and [...]

Lung 7: Broken Sequence

By Allyson Schurtz|2022-11-15T14:06:21-05:00November 10th, 2020|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, Allergies, Immunity, Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: acupoint, acupressure, aromapoint therapy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, fall, lung 7, lungs, metal, TCM|

Photo by Pedro Figueras In this challenging and tender season of life, the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides an invaluable framework to finding balance within even the harshest climates. A core tenant of TCM is living in accordance with the seasons. We currently find ourselves in the Metal (Autumn) season during a Metal year (Metal Rat). Metal is the element associated with the Lungs and Large Intestine and the corresponding emotional themes of grief and letting go. Given this context, it seems no coincidence that we are experiencing a global respiratory pandemic. Many of us find ourselves processing [...]

When Aromatherapy Meets Acupressure

By allysonschurtz|2022-11-15T14:06:40-05:00September 8th, 2020|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, coronavirus, Mood, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: acupressure, APT, aromapoint therapy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, coronavirus, covid, essential oils, TCM|

Photo by Monicore Two of our favorite therapies: acupressure and aromatherapy. When they come together, they create a multi-sensory healing experience that can be done in the comfort of your own home. AromaPoint Therapy (APT) is a simple yet powerful practice to enhance emotional well-being. APT utilizes high quality essential oils applied to specific acupuncture points. Using a foundational knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine, hand-selected oils are used in conjunction with certain acupuncture points for added impact. A number of aspects are taken into consideration in this pairing. For example, using the root of a plant (which is very [...]