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Dr. Elyse Rohrer Budiash, DTCM, MSOM, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac
- Curious about Chinese herbs for sleep and anxiety? Learn how they work, which formulas may help, and how to start safely. Book online or check […]
- You know the feeling. It's 11pm, you're exhausted, and your brain is still running through tomorrow's calendar. You finally fall asleep and wake up three […]
- Discover a natural approach to migraine care with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, cupping, nutrition, and simple prevention strategies.
- Learn how acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and TCM nutrition can ease perimenopause symptoms including insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, and fatigue
- We all eat, and we all want to eat in a way that nourishes and heals our body. There are many books, cookbooks, blogs, and […]
- Feeling bloated or fatigued? Warm, cooked foods can strengthen your digestion and bring more comfort, energy, and balance to your body.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine supports PCOS and diabetes by balancing hormones, improving insulin sensitivity, and restoring overall health.
- Discover how acupuncture and herbal medicine treat insomnia, improve sleep quality, and support better sleep in Washington, DC.
- Find allergy relief with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and TCM wisdom. Boost immunity, reduce symptoms, and feel better naturally.
- Ease menstrual pain and balance hormones with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Discover practical tips for a smoother, pain-free period today!
- The Heart in TCM goes beyond pumping blood—it's vital for both health and spirit. Learn how to support its harmony and improve your well-being.
- Discover TCM's fifth season, late summer, and learn how to harmonize digestion, choose nourishing foods, and prevent dampness for better health and well-being.
- Experience the health benefits of DC's cherry blossoms. They can improve your mood, reduce stress, and speed up healing. If you have allergies, wear a […]
- Explore integrative medicine's potential to alleviate Long COVID symptoms through acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies. Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges
- Just the other day I was on a Costco run with my husband and we saw how everything was pumpkin spice. He looked at me […]
- Herbs are Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) magic in a bottle. Imagine bottling the best of your acupuncture treatment goals and being able to treat yourself […]
- Moxibustion has proven very effective for helping to turn a breech baby. Below, I'll walk you through why moxibustion is effective in getting babies into […]
- Blood is the mother of Qi and Blood follows Qi. Quick Links to the Sections BelowCaring for your Blood Blood DeficiencySymptoms of Blood DeficiencyFoods You Should […]
- Xiao Yao San (translated as Free and Easy Wanderer or sometimes Rambling Powder) is one of the most prolific Chinese herbal formulas prescribed in the […]
- I love it when patients leave their acupuncture treatment feeling relaxed and pain-free. Sometimes, however, between acupuncture treatments, our patients will lift a heavy box […]




















