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Burnout vs. Being “Just Tired”: How to Tell the Difference in TCM

Discover the difference between burnout and everyday tiredness through a TCM lens. Learn the signs of stress, fatigue, hormone imbalance and nervous system overload, and how acupuncture supports women’s health, chronic fatigue, emotional wellbeing and energy restoration at Wild Heart Acupuncture in Blackwood.

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The Jaw–Pelvis Connection: Why your TMJ and hips might be speaking the same language

Ever wondered why your jaw tension and pelvic tightness seem to flare up together?

In both TCM and physiology, the jaw–pelvis connection is very real — linked by nerves, fascia, stress patterns, and emotional holding.

When one end tightens, the other often follows.
And when you release the deeper pattern beneath both? The whole body softens.

At Wild Heart Acupuncture, I work with the Liver, Kidney, Gallbladder channels, the diaphragm–pelvic floor connection, and the fascial lines that link the jaw, neck, spine, and hips.
If you experience TMJ pain, hip tension, pelvic pain, or stress-related clenching, this approach can help you finally unwind the loop.

Ready to feel grounded and open again? Book your session today.

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Coffee and Your Qi: What TCM Says About Your Morning Brew

Ah, coffee — that magical elixir that makes mornings bearable and Mondays survivable. For many of us, it’s love at first sip. But from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, coffee is a bit like that friend who’s fun to hang out with… as long as you know when to go home.

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