by Lacey Park | Feb 26, 2026 | Chinese Dietary Therapy
Not all depression feels sharp or emotional. Some of it feels heavy, foggy, and stuck — like walking through wet wool. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this pattern is often linked to Dampness, a sluggish internal state that can cloud the mind and weigh down the body. In this post, we explore how to recognize Dampness-related depression and why a temporary low-carb or carnivore-leaning dietary approach can help clear the fog and restore balance — without becoming a forever rule.
by Lacey Park | Dec 3, 2025 | Chinese Dietary Therapy, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Women's Health & TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine has its own quiet version of fasting, but it’s nothing extreme. It’s the gentle overnight pause our grandmothers practiced without thinking twice — an early supper, a closed kitchen, and a little space for the Spleen to rest. This post breaks down how cultural fasting, intermittent fasting, and TCM all point to the same truth: your body feels better when nourishment and rest take turns instead of competing.
by Lacey Park | Nov 28, 2025 | Women's Health & TCM
A rainy day in Halifax brought back my first migraine in months, and it reminded me how Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine explain headaches so differently. This post unpacks why weather, diet, Dampness, and your personal constitution matter more than you think, and how acupuncture can tangibly reduce migraine frequency and intensity for women in rural NB.
