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Chilling Out: The Surprising Health Benefits of Cold Exposure
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist As winter settles in and lakes begin to frost over, many people retreat indoors, seeking warmth and comfort. But what if embracing the cold could actually boost our health and vitality? Cold therapy is a practice...
Eco-Friendly Fitness: Sustainable Workouts for a Healthier Planet
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, L.Ac. As we start 2025 and many people are headed to the gyms, there’s an exciting new movement sweeping the planet: eco-friendly fitness. The fitness industry is undergoing a green revolution, blending personal health with environmental...
Kitchen Medicine: Creating Your Winter Wellness Pharmacy
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist Did you know that you can transform your kitchen into a natural wellness center can help you stay healthy and vibrant throughout the winter? Food is medicine, and you can use knowledge from both Eastern and Western...
A Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays and Into the New Year
by Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, L.Ac., RYT200 The holidays can be a busy and stressful time for many, rather than a time of rest and rejuvenation. The winter season calls for a shift inward, honoring the depths of the yin energy. Just as many animals naturally hibernate at...
Five Ways to Make the Holidays More Eco-Friendly
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, full of warmth and celebration. Unfortunately, it also often comes with increased waste and environmental impact. Each of us can do our part to help the planet and...
Natural Approaches to Holiday Stress Management
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist The holidays are here, and for many, the crisp air carries a mixture of excitement and anxiety. While the twinkling lights and festive gatherings bring joy, they often come hand-in-hand with increased stress levels....
Letting Go of What Was, and Embracing What Is
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist In Chinese Medicine, the emotion that corresponds to the fall season is grief. Grief can show up in many ways, and is complex. Unfortunately, in American culture, grief is also often encouraged to be suppressed, or...
Natural Ways to Heal Jaw Pain, Clenching, and Grinding
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist If you’re like me and many adults, you may suffer from teeth clenching, grinding (also known as bruxism), or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Stress, anxiety, sleep apnea and even gut imbalances or parasites can...
Staying Hydrated: Chinese & Western Medicine Perspectives
Staying hydrated is especially important during the warmer months, but is critical year-round. From a Western medical perspective, water intake is vital for carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells, flushing out bacteria from your bladder, getting rid of waste,...
Summer Sun, Summer Fun
In Chinese Medicine and our own culture alike, summer is the time of get-togethers, outdoor fun, and play. It’s the perfect time of year to embrace your child-like nature by trying something new, and maybe even a little potentially embarrassing! Here are some ideas to...
Nourishing Your Inner Child
What did you want to be when you grew up? For most of us, we wanted to be many things before our current careers manifested- a singer, an actor, a firefighter, a dentist, an astronaut, or something else that called to our hearts. In sixth grade (the earliest I can...
Top Ten Ways to Relieve Stress
By Dr. Jennifer L. Yocum, Licensed Acupuncturist April is Stress Awareness Month, and most of us have some level of stress in our lives, whether minimal, moderate, or severe. There are many ways to lessen stress, whether its physical, emotional, or mental in nature....