In the Pacific Northwest, winter means fewer hours of daylight and longer stretches of darkness. While cozy nights and winter rains have their charm, the lack of sunlight can disrupt our natural sleep patterns and contribute to insomnia. This is where Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help.
Winslett Carr, LAc discusses approaches, treatments, and herbal formulas designed to offer sleep support this season.
Alissa Lamb (she/her) is the newest member of our expert provider team here at Turning Pointe and we couldn’t be more excited for our patients!
Alissa is an NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist and licensed massage therapist specializing in orthopedics, myofascial issues, and chronic pain. She has advanced training in sports medicine acupuncture and enjoys helping her patients identify the root cause of pain and movement dysfunction to avoid future injuries and return to activities that they love. Read on to learn more about what drew Alissa to acupuncture, how she approaches her practice, where you can find her outside of the clinic, and more!
Sinus congestion can often linger this time of year, especially after recovering from everything from the common cold to RSV. However, for a lot of folks, it’s unclear which over-the-counter remedies actually work.
Winslett Carr, LAc walks us through some safe, effective, and reliable Chinese Medicine formulas for congestion relief.
The holiday season is here again and for many this time of year, annual festivities are accompanied by rich meals or appetizers at parties, indulgent holiday desserts, possibly imbibing a bit more than typical, and burning the midnight oil to avoid FOMO.
Whatever your plans this holiday season, Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM offers some simple practices that can help you harmonize your mind and body, balance indulgent celebrations, and recover quickly from the festivities.
In Chinese medicine, the fall season is associated with the Lung and Large Intestine meridians and organs – think taking in what you need and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM offers some simple diet and lifestyle guidance following TCM principles for this transitional time of year.
