Unexplained Grief
By Chia Chia Cheng, MTOM, Dipl. NCCAOM, CNMP At first I thought the grief I felt was unjustified. I barely knew him. Yet, I knew him briefly. On the tails…
Veggies Boost the Immune System
By Chia Chia Cheng, L.Ac. The truth is healthy living is a full-time position. Even when I'm on vacation or at someone's house for a meal. I deviate little. At…
A Few of My Favorite Things
By Chia Chia Cheng, CNFM, L.Ac. My commercial rent is due in a few days. I'm currently looking for a new office mate via Craigslist. Last week I was so…
Say Your Name
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac, Say her name. Breonna Taylor Say his name. Ahmaud Aubrey Say his name. George Floyd Say your name. ____________ Now I’m struggling to…
Beyond Acupuncture: Offering TCM and Natural Options for Healing
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NACCOM, CNFM, L.Ac. When Gov. Brown issued an executive order on March 16, 2020 requiring nonessential workers to stay home, I was left breathless. That…
The “I Did” List
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac. In past week I've come across some interesting facts. Did you know? On February 20, 2020 the Chinese Government declared TCM (Traditional Chinese…
Living According to Your Principles Will Bring About Ease
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac. I'm having an existential crisis of sorts. Starting this week Costco, Whole Foods and New Seasons are requiring all customers to wear…
I’m Soooo Chinese
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac. I was going to write about how security, guidance, wisdom and power manifested for me while SIP. But I thought, let's shake…
Healthy Pleasures During a Crisis
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac. All this SIP has got me thinking in new ways. Like you, I'm also looking for silver linings every day. One positive…
Moving Forward with Purpose
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CFNM, L.Ac. When you were reading my list of emotions felt during SIP, did you find similarities? Two days later I realized the emotion…