Tag: find your balance

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief As we of Balanced You Clinic grieve with our neighbors in Appalachia and other areas in the South East effected by Hurricane Helene, we recognize the efforts of various groups in our area who are available for donation and providing other resources: East Tennessee Foundation | Donations to the fund provide prompt and effective grants to assist rescue, relief and recovery efforts; empowering local nonprofits and agencies to rescue their own communities. Appalachia Service Project | Collecting donations to help assist rebuilding in Appalachia Tri-Cities Mutual Aid Network - Venmo | Support on-the-ground relief efforts in East TN Beloved Asheville - Disaster relief aid by donating food, clothing, and water to communities in need, keeping in...Read More

Acupuncture with Dr. Shannon Menestrina

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Dr. Shannon Menestrina is one of our acupuncturists at Balanced You Clinic. In our interview with Shannon, she shares more about her style of acupuncture and unique aspects she aims to provide in each treatment. What can a person expect in an acupuncture session with you, Shannon?  Sessions with me utilize all of the modalities within Chinese Medicine to help optimize treatment goals for each person. My goal is to understand your whole health picture and create a safe, relaxing space for an individualized treatment experience. The initial intake is an opportunity for us to check in, discuss what the focus is for the session, and answer any questions. Treatments often weave together acupuncture and other adjunctive therapies such as...Read More

Open Room Acupuncture FAQ

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Frequently asked questions: How much does an Open Room appointment cost? We provide this service on a $30-60 sliding-scale. What should I wear? Loose clothing is ideal so we can easily access the arms and legs. No abdominal or back points will be used in this style of treatment which allows each person to remain fully clothed in the open-room setting! How long will I get with needles in? You will get to relax for 20-30 minutes with needles in.  What conditions can be addressed with this type of treatment? We can work on a diverse set of health concerns such as insomnia, pain, headaches, stress, anxiety, and depression, addiction recovery, wellness tune-ups, allergies, and more!

Fire Cider for Fall – Guest Post from Wabi Sabi Herbs + Lifestyle

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Chinese medicine teaches that the Autumn season is governed by the lungs and large intestine. Lungs and large intestine love fire cider - why? Fire cider stokes the digestive fire and loosens mucous in the respiratory tract. Your digestion will be encouraged with this blend which includes onion, garlic, radishes, ginger, turmeric, orange, burdock, lemon, and tulsi leaves. The tulsi leaf herbal component adds a subtle sweeteness and softens the blend. Typically Fire Cider includes horseradish root although I left horseradish out of this batch so that it’s can be less irritating to those with conditions that cause digestive discomfort. This food-as-medicine blend is great as a morning tonic beverage as our mornings get colder. After breakfast, an ounce or...Read More

Dietary Therapy in the Fifth Season: Late Summer

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Late Summer season is associated with the Earth element. The Earth element is associated with the Spleen and Stomach energies, two organs that play a major role in the function of our digestion and assimilation. Part of slowing down in this season is simplifying our diet. This means to prepare simple, whole food meals that aren’t too sweet or spicy, cold or hot. Stoking the digestive fire is an important part of preparation for cooler seasons as digestion can become damp and cool as the temperatures (and our activity level) reduce! - Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, and figs. These foods help to nourish the spleen and stomach and support digestion - Avoid greasy and fried foods...Read More

Microneedling to Help Find Your Balance

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
[metaslider id="3610"] Monica MacCarroll is one of our acupuncturists at Balanced You Clinic, and she is the only acupuncturist at BYC who offers Microneedling! The benefits of microneedling may be something you'd like to add to your routine... keep reading to learn the unique benefits of microneedling. What does a microneedling session with you look like (please describe)? Just as with our acupuncture sessions, a new patient session will be 1.5 hrs to allow more time for the intake. Return visits will be one hour. All sessions will include body acupuncture along with the microneedling. The body acupuncture will focus on addressing any underlying imbalances in order to get the most out of microneedling. After the intake, numbing cream will...Read More

How to Create a Bedtime Routine – A Five Element Perspective

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
How to Create a Bedtime Routine The summer season is dominated by the fire element. Here, we may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep due to restless energy and active minds. Routines settle restless energy, creating predictability. Try to adopt three or more of these suggestions as you create a bedtime routine. Eat dinner at roughly the same time each evening Avoid caffeine/ sugar consumption late afternoon into evening Incorporate a movement practice like yoga or qi gong, even if just for a few minutes Give some thought to what's coming for you tomorrow - pick out your clothes or plan your meals Evening epsom salt baths or foot soaks No electronics at least two hours before bedtime Avoid...Read More