Monthly Announcements

Treating Alpha-Gal Syndrome at Pure Holistic Health Clinic

At Pure Holistic Health Clinic we treat Alpha-gal in three parts. The first is ear acupuncture — a practice that has been used for thousands of years. Ear acupuncture works to reduce the allergy and histamine response triggered by Alpha-gal syndrome, helping to calm the immune system's overreaction at its root.

The second part of our Alpha-gal protocol is body acupuncture. Body acupuncture works to correct the deeper problems and illnesses caused by Alpha-gal syndrome — addressing the systemic effects on the organs, digestion, cardiovascular system, and overall function that this condition can disrupt over time.

The third part is Chinese herbal medicine. Carefully selected herbal formulas help reduce symptoms and support the body's recovery from within. Together, ear acupuncture, body acupuncture, and herbs give you the full power of Traditional Chinese Medicine — whole-body, in-depth care that treats not just the symptoms, but the person.

Herbal Medicine Consultations Now Available as Standalone Appointments

We are pleased to announce that herbal medicine consultations are now available as standalone appointments — no acupuncture session required. If you are interested in adding a personalized herbal formula to your wellness routine, or if you have been curious about Chinese herbal medicine but are not yet ready for acupuncture, this is a wonderful entry point.

Dr. Chrestman will conduct a full TCM intake, assess your pattern, and prescribe a formula tailored specifically to your constitution and current health concerns. Call or message us to schedule your herbal consultation.

Spring Liver Cleansing — Support Your Body's Natural Renewal

Spring is the season of the Liver and Gallbladder in TCM — a time when the body naturally wants to move, expand, and release what has accumulated over winter. When the Liver Qi flows freely, we feel motivated, creative, and emotionally balanced. When it stagnates, we experience frustration, tension, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances.

April is an ideal time for a Liver-focused acupuncture series and herbal support to help your body make the most of spring's natural cleansing energy. Ask Dr. Chrestman about Liver Qi stagnation and whether this pattern may be affecting your health.

Women's Health & Hormonal Balance — How Acupuncture and Herbs Can Help

Women's health is one of the most deeply rewarding areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine. At Pure Holistic Health Clinic, Dr. Rebecca Chrestman works with women at every stage of life — from menstrual irregularities and PMS in younger years, to fertility support, perimenopause, and beyond. TCM offers a comprehensive, whole-body approach to women's health that addresses the root causes of hormonal imbalance rather than simply managing symptoms.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, women's health is governed by the health of the Blood, the Liver, the Kidneys, and the Chong and Ren meridians — the two vessels most closely tied to the reproductive system and hormonal cycles. When these systems are in balance, menstrual cycles are regular and pain-free, energy is stable, mood is even, and fertility is supported. When they are disrupted — by stress, diet, overwork, or the natural transitions of aging — a wide range of symptoms can emerge.

Acupuncture regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, which governs the hormonal cascade behind the menstrual cycle. Clinical research has demonstrated acupuncture's effectiveness for reducing menstrual pain, regulating cycle length, improving ovarian function, reducing hot flashes and night sweats, and supporting emotional balance throughout hormonal transitions. Chinese herbal medicine adds powerful support — classical formulas like Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) and Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer) have been used for centuries to nourish Blood, move Liver Qi, and restore hormonal harmony.

Whether you are navigating PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, perimenopause, or simply want to feel more balanced and energized, Dr. Chrestman is here to help. Every treatment plan begins with a thorough TCM intake to understand your unique pattern — because no two women's health journeys are the same.