The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment—but it can also stress healthy tissues, leading to late radiation tissue injury (LRTI), impaired wound healing, chronic pain, and complications that affect quality of life. At Ikigai Wellness, we focus on integrating supportive modalities that enhance the body’s ability to […]
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How often do you hear someone say, “I don’t know how to sit still. I just have to be doing something or it feels wrong.” In a world where stress, increased productivity and burnout are the predominant drivers of our society, we often forget how to rest and relax. At Ikigai Wellness, we use
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I recently came across some data released by Moms Across America who tested the levels of glyphosate on common and popular gluten free food products and the results will blow your mind (and not in a happy way). As someone who sees quite a few patients with gut health issues, many of whom are gluten
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San Fu Immunity Moxa is a preventative practice in Chinese medicine that dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1600s), based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of “treat Winter diseases in the Summer”. It is the topical application of an herbal paste that are placed on various acupuncture points on the 3 most Yang days
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As someone who has struggled with depression during and following difficult times in the past, I always consider mental health awareness month to be close to my heart. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression or just overwhelm from life, circumstance and lack of self-care, I see you. Our modern day lives, unfortunately, do not build
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Do you find yourself clenching your jaw often? Maybe you grind your teeth at night? Jaw pain? Does chewing food thoroughly get tiring? Headaches that are better with massaging your temples? Seemingly unrelated, do you get low back pain in addition to any of the above? But is it really unrelated? Let’s talk about how
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Hello, Spring! Where has the year gone? Is it me, or did April come really really fast this year? This one is for those of us who are affected by seasonal allergies and the beautiful budding pollinating plants of Spring! You might be wondering…what can I do to prevent, reduce or manage the the severity
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There are various types of deep breathing techniques. A common one I tell my patient’s about is box breathing. Breathe along with this video for a few minutes and share any changes you notice! Allow your breath to flow naturally, and be mindful of each inhale, drawing in nourishment, and each exhale, releasing energies
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Are you someone who’s curious to learn more about Chinese Medicine? Occasionally, I have patients who are incredibly curious about the medicine and ask for book recommendations about Chinese Medicine. Obviously, nobody wants a textbook (unless you’re a student!) but something easily digestible and written for the average lay person. For general curiosities about
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