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Transitions and Growth
Both are a part of life yes? And you might be saying, "Again, Erika??!" lol. Well boy do some of us know both traits intimately! At...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Dec 1, 20237 min read
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Blessed Autumn- A time to harvest, release and transform....again!
Please read below for Autumn themes, nutrition, tips for cold/flu prevention, aromatherapy and recipes to support you this season. Scroll...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Sep 21, 20238 min read
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Late Summer: Embrace the Earth Element in preparation for Fall
Late summer is a unique and transitional phase between seasons, embodying its own distinct energy. In Chinese medicine, this period is...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Sep 1, 20235 min read
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Embrace the Summer Vibes with Acupressure and Aromatherapy Recipes
Well, its official- Happy Summer! And International Yoga Day! In this edition, we will focus on getting connected to the energy of the...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Jun 22, 20235 min read
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A Guide to Using Chinese Medicine for Womens Health Part 4: Menstruation to Menopause
Some of you may be wondering back to Part 2 and why I left out much info about the Uterus herself in the organs part....yes? No? Haha....

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
May 16, 20239 min read
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A Guide to Using Chinese Medicine for Women’s Health- Part 3-Herbal remedies and nutrition
I hope you are finding this series interesting and helpful so far. Please feel free to share with others who may be seeking new ways to...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
May 3, 20234 min read
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A Guide to Using Chinese Medicine for Women’s Health- Part Two- Understanding our Organs
You may find this section surprising, but digestive health and nutrition are HUGE factors in maintaining hormone balance, Women's health...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Apr 25, 20238 min read
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A Guide to Using Chinese Medicine for Women’s Health- Part One-Foundation of Wholeness
Hello and welcome! I am glad you are here to join in this very important conversation and topic.

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Apr 18, 20236 min read
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Negative Ions and Positive Health
More proof that nature contains the answers to help us feel better!

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Transitioning from Winter to Spring
Many of us look forward to spring... It means new life, longer hours of daylight and depending on where one lives, warmer weather. This...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Mar 28, 20234 min read
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What is "Qi"
Pronounced "chee" in the western dialect, Qi is an ancient word that refers to the unseen element that animates and is interwoven into...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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The Five Elements and Yin Yang Theory
Let's tie this in a bit with the previous blog.... This part of the theory says that each of the 5 elements has an energy of both yin or...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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Yin Yang Theory: The Foundation of Chinese Medicine
The Yin Yang theory is a fundamental concept in Chinese medicine, offering the core tenets of how to balance the often conflicting forces...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Mar 8, 20235 min read
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PART 2-The Birth of Embrace Qi Inc., 501 C3
The intention here at EQ Inc is to create a place where we can share, facilitate and explore the nature of and impact of; stress and...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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PART 1-The Birth of Embrace Qi Inc., 501 C3
Embrace Qi is founded out of years of dedicated study and practice. Trial and error as well as witnessing my own and others life...

Erika Hawley L.Ac, MSAOM
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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