November 24, 2009 – 10:35 AM
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the menstrual cycle is regarded as a major foundation for health and diagnosis in female patients. Pathology in the body – be it emotional or physical imbalance – will often reflect itself in a woman’s cycle. With this concept, a woman’s cycle plays a pivotal role in her health care, allowing [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Fertility, Herbs, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Eastern Medicine, FSH, LH, Liver Qi Stagnation, Menstruation, Ovulation, PMS, TCM, www.erinhessel.com
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November 20, 2009 – 10:25 AM
As women we are often taught that the menstrual cycle is just one of those annoying things about being female. It comes at the worst times, can plague a vacation and often is accompanied with a slue of uncomfortable symptoms. Some women experience PMS so bad that it lasts for two weeks before their period begins, [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Fertility, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Women's Health
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, erinhessel.com, Herbal Medicine, Herbs, natrural cures for PMS, New York, nutritional advice, NY, PMS, regulating menstruation
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November 14, 2009 – 9:50 AM
Meet O, a very happy baby who benefits regularly from Chinese Medicine dietary advice and also happens to be one of my past doula-births. Just as Chinese Medicine benefits fertility treatments and pregnancy health, it can offer safe and natural relief for common childhood complaints. Acupuncture has a long history of pediatric medicine, and is [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Health & Fitness, New York, Uncategorized
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Adolescence, Children, Doula, Health, Herbal Medicine, Infancy, Massage, Pediatric Acupuncture, Pediatrics, Toddler, www.erinhessel.com
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November 12, 2009 – 8:51 PM
The Pregnant New Yorker is hosting a Women’s Expo for Pregnant Women and their families this weekend in Manhattan! Come join the fun, learn a lot of cool tips and have the chance to meet me in person (I’ll be the one at the Acupuncture Table – wink, wink). Check it out:
November 12, 2009 – 10:11 AM
Yum! This recipe was a total accident (meaning I threw together leftovers from other meals to make it) but it came out amazing. I will definitely be making this one on purpose many times in the future. It is perfect on a cool fall day. The carrots and squash are sweet in nature, according to [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Autumn, Health & Fitness, Metal, Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Beta Carotene, Carrots, Chinese Medicine, Health, Kabocha, Recipes, Soup, Squash, www.erinhessel.com
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November 10, 2009 – 11:04 PM
Social media has become a strong tool for connecting with old friends, making new ones, and getting up-to-the-minute info on certain news feeds. Needless to say, I didn’t expect to find out from a large network of my Facebook friends that one of our esteemed colleagues had passed away when I logged on this morning. An [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Autumn, Metal, New York, Uncategorized
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Barbara Roesch, Chinese Medicine, in loving memory, pacific college, www.erinhessel.com
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November 8, 2009 – 7:47 PM
You know when your using the bathroom at your friend’s house-warming party and it is just so tempting to peek in one of her/his drawers, or slide open the medicine cabinet, just to see what’s there – not because you are “snooping” per say, but just…curious? Well, there is no need to hold your breath [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Autumn, Health & Fitness, Herbs, Metal, New York, Nutrition, Recipes
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Tagged "Erin Hessel", Autumn, Catching Colds, Chinese Herbs, Cold Remedies, erinhessel.com, Fall, Flu, Gan Mao Ling, Ginger, Health, Herbal Remedies, Herbs NY, Home Remedies, Immune System, New York City, New York Herbal Medicine, NY, Prevention Not Prescriptions, Rest, Seasonal Health, Sleep, Tea
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November 7, 2009 – 12:24 PM
Fall is a very interesting time of year, where the warm yang of summer transforms into the cool yin of winter, and fruitful harvest moves into preparation for quietude. Seasonal foods move out of the sun and back into the earth, producing hearty root vegetables like yams, potatoes, squash, beets, cabbage, and brussel-sprouts. Many delicious and nutritious recipes can be made from [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Autumn, Metal, Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized
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Tagged Autumn, Banana, Bread, Chinese Medicine, Fall, Figs, Muffins, Recipe, Transition
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November 2, 2009 – 9:15 AM
Last week, after a wonderful Jivamikti yoga class at one of my favorite studios in New York, my friend Susan and I decided to join an informational Webinar on Ovarian Reserve Assessment testing available for infertile couples. Not only was the whole format of the webinar totally awesome (simultaneous video/audio of the presenter, power-point and live [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Fertility, Herbs, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Tagged Acupuncture, AMH, Chinese Medicine, FSH, Herbs, Infertility, IVF, New York, Ovarian Reserve, Prevention Not Prescriptions, RE, reproductive endocrinology, Reprosource, The Kathleen Show, Webinar, Yoga
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November 2, 2009 – 9:15 AM
Last week, after a wonderful Jivamikti yoga class at one of my favorite studios in New York, my friend Susan and I decided to join an informational Webinar on Ovarian Reserve Assessment testing available for infertile couples. Not only was the whole format of the webinar totally awesome (simultaneous video/audio of the presenter, power-point and live [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Fertility, Herbs, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Tagged Acupuncture, AMH, Chinese Medicine, FSH, Herbs, Infertility, IVF, New York, Ovarian Reserve, Prevention Not Prescriptions, RE, reproductive endocrinology, Reprosource, The Kathleen Show, Webinar, Yoga
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