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February 1, 2021 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19

I just received my first dose of the SARS Covid-19 vaccine… and that puts me on “Team Moderna.” I believe the best medicine is what is appropriate under the circumstances. For me in this pandemic, the best medicine is to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.  I went to Dodger Stadium (along with thousands of […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Covid-19, exercise, Herbal Medicine, mind, public safety, Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: acupuncture, best medicine, choice, Covid-19, Dodger Stadium, hand-washing, herbs, masks, Moderna, social distance, vaccine, vaccine reaction

December 6, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

This pandemic could help you resonate with natural winter rhythms

a fallen Christmas tree symbolizes the dashed hopes of 2020 holidays

What we’re being asked to accept in Winter 2020 as a temporary normal may be closer to the natural rhythm of the seasons than we have ever wanted to acknowledge, accept or conform to. The pandemic is forcing us to re-think this Winter. Our challenge is to accept it, to rise to the need for […]

Filed Under: Covid-19, emotions, mental health, mental well-being, mind, public safety, seasonal therapy, Self-care, Slider, Uncategorized

October 19, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

Live theater, how I miss it!

this shows a beautiful and elaborate theater with a heavy red curtain decorated with gold and 4 levels of box seats

Our “family sport” is live theater, and how I miss it! We like basketball (woo, Lakers!), but we really love theater. Of all the many losses we’ve endured since the pandemic, the loss of live theater has left a unique hole in our lives. But that hole is starting to be filled again. Even though […]

Filed Under: Covid-19, emotions, mental well-being, mind, public safety, Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: basketball, Constitution, Geffen Playhouse, Irish Repertory Theater, Lakers, live theater, theater, What The Constitution Means To Me, zoom, zoom theater

October 16, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

The Gift of Losing My Office

a decorative key sits on tumbled stones

You’re kidding, right? Where is the gift of losing my office? In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic?! Well, when one office door closes, another office door opens! I’m here to tell you that the cliches are sometimes true. On March 13th, I closed my acupuncture office and waited for the all-clear to re-open, and […]

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October 12, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

How (and why) to make an easy Foot Soak with essential oils now

foot soaking supplies: bucket, salt, vinegar, soft towel

Five reasons why you should make a foot soak with essential oils as a part of your self-care now: You only need 3 or 4 gallons/15 liters of water max It takes less time to fill up a bucket/basin than a bathtub It only takes a few drops of essential oils to make it special. […]

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  • Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits April 13, 2021
  • How often should you get acupuncture? April 12, 2021
  • Cupping + Acupuncture for the Change of Seasons March 18, 2021
  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021! February 11, 2021
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021! February 5, 2021
  • Lunar New Year: Don’t take a shower! Wear red! And one more thing… February 3, 2021
  • I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19 February 1, 2021
  • Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun! February 1, 2021
  • How comfortable are your patients in your treatment room? December 28, 2020
  • Your Winter Water Mind December 21, 2020

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Kathleen R. Port, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac & CH

2001 S. Barrington Ave., Ste 219
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  • Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits
  • How often should you get acupuncture?
  • Cupping + Acupuncture for the Change of Seasons
  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021!
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021!

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