wellness — Gates Acupuncture

I am back to blogging after a little hiatus. In this post you will find some New Years' announcements; a discussion of anxiety and the Heart from a Chinese Medicine perspective; & pictures of my horse in the snow!

Arista GatesJanuary 2, 2018chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, anxiety, depression, mental-emotional, health, wellness, stress, de-stress Comment

On Chinese Medicine in 2017 (and Medical Marijuana)

What does Chinese Medicine think about medical marijuana? And how do we practice a 2000 year old medicine in these unprecedented times?! Read on, friends.

Arista GatesDecember 4, 2017Gates Acupunctureacupuncture, chinese medicine, chinese herbal medicine, herbal medicine, health, wellness, medical marijuana, White Salmon, hemp, huo ma ren, lifestyle Comment

On Thanksgiving, Digestive Health & Candied Orange Peel

Happy Thanksgiving! In light of all the gathering, feasting, cooking and baking this week, we talk about citrus, used for thousands of years in Chinese Medicine for digestive health. Check out my simple candied orange peel recipe for a medicinal after turkey treat!

Arista GatesNovember 23, 2017acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, herbal medicine, food as medicine, medicinal food, orange peel, candied orange peel, thanksgiving, turkey, food stagnation, health, wellness, winter, fall, harvest festival Comments

Medicinal Chicken Soup

Are the kids sick? Was work stressful this week? Is your car suddenly making a weird noise? Do you need something both comforting and nourishing for dinner? Me too.

Arista GatesNovember 17, 2017acupuncture, chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, soup, winter, wellness, health, immune system, chicken soup, goji berries, cinnamon, bok choy, yum

Five Ways to Support Your Health All Winter Long

Brrr! It’s definitely winter here in the PNW. Check out my latest blog post on the top five ways to support your health all winter long with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.

Arista GatesNovember 9, 2017acupuncture, chinese medicine, chinese herbal medicine, winter, wellness, health, immune system, rest, self-care, herbalist, yang qi, eating seasonally, exercising seasonally

Boost your Immune System with Breakfast!

This medicinal Chinese breakfast is super easy to make, low cost & made with ingredients already in your cupboard!

Arista GatesNovember 2, 2017acupuncture, acupuncturist, chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, breakfast, winter, immune system, immune health, colds, flus, respiratory health, wellness, health, food, herbalist, medicinal food Comment

On Social Media, Solitude & Health

How is our ever changing relationship with technology changing us? This week we discuss the latest research on social media, digital dopamine, and health!

Arista GatesOctober 25, 2017acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, solitude, social media, health, wellness, Chinese herbal medicine, herbal medicine Comments

It's Fall in the PNW!

Here, in the Pacific Northwest, it is fall – a time of year in which your grandmother encourages you to “bundle up!” and put on that scarf to protect you from the characteristically blustery weather.