Building Blood for Fertility & Vitality: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach at Retreatment Wellness
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

Building Blood for Fertility & Vitality: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach at Retreatment Wellness

Blood deficiency does not always mean anemia. It is a functional pattern that can exist even when labs appear normal. Symptoms may include:

  • Pale complexion, lips, tongue, or nail beds

  • Fatigue and poor stamina

  • Dry skin, dry hair, or hair loss

  • Dizziness, visual “floaters,” or headaches

  • Constipation

  • Poor memory or restless sleep

  • Scanty, light, or absent periods

In fertility care, TCM places special emphasis on the Spleen (digestion and blood production) and the Liver (storage and smooth circulation of blood). When digestion is weak, the body cannot effectively transform food into blood. When blood stagnates, nourishment cannot reach the uterus efficiently.

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Why Facial Acupuncture Is the Holistic Alternative to Injections Everyone’s Talking About
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

Why Facial Acupuncture Is the Holistic Alternative to Injections Everyone’s Talking About

Facial acupuncture sits at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern desire—for youthfulness, natural beauty, holistic health, and self-care. Its history runs deep in Chinese medicine; it's evolving with better understanding and better standards. Its growth in popularity reflects both aesthetic demand and wellness values: people want physical results and treatments that align with values of natural, preventive, non-invasive care.

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Proof that Acupuncture Meridians Exist
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

Proof that Acupuncture Meridians Exist

What is not taught in medical school is that the Meridian systems used in acupuncture and acupressure are, in fact, anatomical structures.

When cadavers are dissected and tissues are examined for histological study, what is found is that the tissues of the body at acupuncture sites and along meridians have abundant collagen fibrils surrounded by electrolytes. This is an important finding because it shows that these pathways conduct infrared light.  Infrared light or infrared heat is made by the mitochondria as a means of communication in the body.

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Are your Beauty Products Worth It?
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

Are your Beauty Products Worth It?

Skin care ingredients that are helpful to use after microneedling are expensive. Are you getting what you’re paying for? Here is how to consider the ingredient list to know if it’s beneficial.

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Relief from Low Level Pain & Stress for Longevity
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

Relief from Low Level Pain & Stress for Longevity

Relief from Chronic Pain and a Reduction in Stress can improve the length and quality of your life. Acupuncture is excellent for resolving long-standing pain and reducing stress. It is also excellent preventative care because it lowers inflammation - the cause of 1000s of diseases.

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