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  • Begins July 7th In the Minor Heat qi node Yang begins its inevitable decline, though it doesn’t feel that way – yet, as the earth is now radiating the warmth it has absorbed since the beginning of spring. This is…

  • If you’re ready to restart your digestion, we challenge you to try the SCR guidelines for 30 days: Most people feel significant improvement in energy, digestion, mood, and pain within 10 days. By the end of 30 days, your digestive…

  • The 3 Big Mistakes Keeping Your Digestion Offline Three major dietary habits are putting your digestion to sleep: We call this the SCR problem. Most people think they’re doing the right thing by eating salads, smoothies, and protein bars, but…

  • Contrary to popular belief, fat is not stored energy—at least not in the Chinese medicine framework. It’s accumulated waste. When digestion is weak, it can’t process and eliminate waste effectively. That waste becomes what we call “dampness,” which eventually becomes…

  • Low Energy? It Might Be Your Digestion If your energy is low, the issue may not be your lifestyle, but your digestive system. Think of digestion like a cooking pot. For that pot to steam up nutrient-rich Qi (energy), the…

  • For centuries, two dominant medical traditions have shaped the way we approach health and healing: Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Asian Medicine). While both aim to restore health, their methods and philosophies are vastly different. Western medicine is rooted…

  • Pain, Inflammation, and the Digestive Connection Modern medicine often treats pain like a villain. But in Chinese medicine, pain is a signal — your body asking for help. Pain is linked to inflammation, and inflammation is the body’s natural attempt…

  • The Downward Spiral of Energy, Weight, and Injury At Red Earth Acupuncture, we frequently see patients struggling with fatigue, weight gain, and injuries that just won’t heal. Often, they feel trapped in a cycle where each attempt to “push through”…

  • Begins June 21st Xia Zhi, or the Summer Solstice, marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. This powerful Qi Node represents the culmination of Yang energy—light, activity, and outward expression. In the cycle of nature, this is…

  • The Red Earth Approach At Red Earth Acupuncture, we offer individualized fertility programs that incorporate acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as dietary guidance, stress reduction techniques, and herbal remedies. Our approach is holistic, meaning we treat the whole person —…