
Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Season of the Earth Element
Chinese Medicine proposes that we will feel our best if we live according to the seasons. In the late Summer, it is the Earth element that is the most active, and also the most vulnerable.
Meet Nicole LaFountain
We asked Nicole to share her answers to the questions that she is asked most frequently during new patient treatments.
Welcome Sarah
Sarah is a licensed acupuncturist with a master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville.
Acupuncture + Women’s Health
At Blue Heron, we believe that when it comes to Women’s health, ALL women matter.
Playing With Fire
Chinese Medicine proposes that we will feel our best if we live according to the seasons. In the Summer, it is our fire that wants to come out and play!
Summer + Fire + Heart
Summer is here and in Chinese Medicine we rejoice in welcoming the most yang time of year! Yang indicates a full expansion of energy.
World Infertility Awareness Month
June is World Infertility Awareness Month. We love nourishing our patients’ fertility and supporting them in this journey of healing and discovery.
Present Moment, Wonderful Moment
Mindfulness can benefit many areas of your daily life including physical and mental well-being, relationships and performance at work.
Acupuncture + Mental & Emotional Health
Chinese Medicine offers an opportunity to improve your mental and physical health and to help you understand how your physical and emotional symptoms are related.
Your Liver + Stress
We all experience stress but not all stress is bad! Short-term stress is normal and expected in life. So, when does stress become the perpetrator of illness and disease?
National Infertility Awareness
1 in 8 couples are affected by infertility.…this could be your sister, cousin, friend, neighbor or coworker. Every couple’s path to parenthood is different and for many, it can be a long and difficult journey.
Holistic Medicine for Men’s Health
We have been talking a lot about women’s health recently, but men benefit from acupuncture and holistic medicine, too! It’s a huge misconception that acupuncture is only for women.
Blue Heron Mask Update
We have updated our Covid policies. In order to help us continue to provide you with the best care, please comply with our clinic’s protocols. Face masks are optional though recommended.
Ease Your Allergy Symptoms
Today we’re sharing some of our favorite ways to help ease allergy symptoms. Start your game plan NOW; don’t wait until you’re already in the worst of it…we’re here to help!
Acupuncture + Herbs for Allergies
Over the counter medicine not cutting it this allergy season? Acupuncture and Herbal medicine are great ways to naturally decrease symptoms of allergies, without causing drowsiness.
TTC Support
We love working with women who are trying to conceive because we have seen such great success with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and fertility coaching.
Self-Care for Women
In today’s society, women tend to fall into the role of caretaker and often put others first. However, in order to give to others, it is important to be the best version of yourself!
Women’s Health Books We Love
At Blue Heron, we want to help you feel empowered and learn as much as you can about your body. Check out some of our team’s favorite books for women’s health & fertility.
Spring + Liver Qi
The transition from winter to spring can feel like going from sleeping to waking. You can make this transition a little smoother by moving your Liver Qi!
How to Support and Boost Blood
Blood deficiency is a common occurrence in women. Our favorite ways to support and boost blood are through lifestyle changes, herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments.