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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac.

@2heartswellness.bsky.social

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Chinese medicine & health coaching from a former Spanish professor? Yes! 💙💙Wellness Author of *Chinese Medicine & the Management of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome* twoheartswellness.com holistichealthandheds.com

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 7h

Are you taking good care of yourself? #BlogPost #SeasonalLiving #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Living With the Seasons According to Chinese Medicine: The EDS Version (Are You Ready For Fall?)

Ah, the end of summer…fall will soon be upon us and with this change of season comes an invitation to review how we interact with our environment. Autumn is also a time to consider themes of …

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 8h

The organ pair associated with fall are Lung/Large Intestine. #Lung #LargeIntestine #Fall #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Finding Harmony in Lung and Large Intestine Health — Mighty River Wellness Fertility Acupuncture

Align your wellness with the Metal element this autumn. Focus on supporting your lungs and large intestine to maintain balance and harmony during the season.

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 10h

buff.ly/UsmHFZg For many, the key word: gentle. (It's not a matter of "no pain, no gain"). #BlogPost #Movement #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 12h

"What we eat and how we eat it is a huge component of our gut health, one of the most critical components of well-being for both our bodies and minds." #GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #HappyGutHappyLife 💕 #Wellness

Five Tips to Ensure Your Health Doesn’t “Fall” Behind This Autumn - Thrive Global

Summer has come to a close, and with how trying the last year has been, one can hardly be blamed for feeling tempted to indulge in some pumpkin spice or other seasonal goodies. While the occasional…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 14h

If you are interested in acupuncture treatment for MCAS, here are some tips for finding the right practitioner. #NewBlogPost #Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #MCAS #EDS #hEDS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Acupuncture & MCAS: How to Find a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine When You’re a Mastie

This is now my third blog post on the subject of how to find the right acupuncturist for what you want to accomplish. The fi…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 15h

It can be, for some of us. #MCAS #Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Acupuncture as a Promising Treatment for MCAS

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a rare condition that some individuals face that has harboring and uncomfortable symptoms. Acupuncture can help treat these.

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 17h

buff.ly/zMmV6jN What do you think about your large intestine? #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 19h

Your hands deserve all the love, really they do! #BlogPost #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Happy and Healthy Hands: What’s Your Story?

What do you think about your own hands? Are they functional, pain-free, and altogether unremarkable? Or do they cause you pain and worry? If you have thought about your hands, maybe you have paid a…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 20h

Healthy hands are happy hands, so take care of yours. #Exercise #Fitness #Habits #Lifestyle #Encouragement #Inspiration 💕 #Wellness

The Importance of Hand Exercises | The Hand and Wrist Institute

Performing hand exercises can help relieve pain & swelling brought on by arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other conditions. Learn more!

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 22h

Don't forget, now. #Reminder #WordsOfWisdom #SelfCare #Compassion #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 23h

"[The Large Intestine] is associated with the fall season and the element of metal, along with their pair, the Lung. #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Large Intestine, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

What do you think about your large intestine? If your answer is “not much,” then you probably have pretty healthy digestion. If you have a strong opinion, it’s likel…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"[...] breath is life and that healthy lungs are key to this endeavor." #BlogPost #Lungs #JustBreathe #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Your Lungs, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

“Breathe in… and breathe out… at your own comfortable breath pace. Allow your shoulders to soften and feel your rib cage rise and fall. [Pause] Breathing in and brea…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"If you want to lose twenty or more pounds in a month, I am not the health coach for you. If you want to restore your gut health, develop a realistic exercise plan, and...." #BlogPost #HealthCoach #Goals #HealthyWeightLoss #YouCanDoIt #EatWell #LiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Health Coach for Weight Loss: Why, When, and How

If you want to lose twenty or more pounds in a month, I am not the health coach for you. If you want to restore your gut health, develop a realistic exercise plan, and learn how to lov…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tight hips? These exercises can help to change that dynamic. #HipsDontLie #Exercise #Fitness #Habits #Lifestyle #Encouragement #Inspiration 💕 #Wellness

Your hips don't lie: You need these 3 stretches

These three simple stretches can help improve hip mobility, reduce tension and counter some of the effects of prolonged sitting—no equipment necessary.

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

buff.ly/zMmV6jN Fall is the season to be attentive to your large intestine. #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When your gut is healthy the rest of you can follow. #BlogPost #GutHealth #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Gut & Digestive Health: Three Reasons Why It Matters & How Chinese Medicine Can Improve Yours

What do you think about gut bacteria and the microbiome that lives inside your insides? Do you view gut health in terms of function and form? In other words: proper function (things working w…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Gut health is whole-self health, so cultivate yours. #GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #HappyGutHappyLife 💕 #Wellness

Four Ways to Promote Gut Health For the Fall Season | Bastyr University

School is back in session, and for many students, the return to academia brings with it a whirlwind of excitement and challenges. Amidst the hustle and bustle of establishing new schedules and…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What about your large intestine? #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Large Intestine, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

What do you think about your large intestine? If your answer is “not much,” then you probably have pretty healthy digestion. If you have a strong opinion, it’s likel…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"'When we make these shifts in our thinking, our relationships with others and ourselves improve, and our stress lessens, all in the service of improving our health.'” #CultivateJoy #Inspired #Empowered #SelfCare #InnerPeace #HealingPath #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

The Surprising Ways Your Mind Influences Your Health

A new book argues that we can harness the connection between our minds and our physiology for better health.

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"If you’re stuck, physically, then maybe it’s time to consider Chinese medicine." #BlogPost #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Get Unstuck With Acupuncture (Six Ways That Chinese Medicine Can Get You Moving)

Are you stuck, either metaphorically or on a more tangible plane? Getting stuck (by acupuncture needles) is a great way to get yourself un-stuck. By now, I think that just about everyone has heard …

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

buff.ly/KGQrdsT "Think of life as a tapestry, one that is created in part by you and what you do and constructed upon a canvas that your forebears handed down to you." #BlogPost #StartSomethingNew #StartOver #HealingJourney #YesYouCan #HolisticHealth 💕#Wellness

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"How do you describe yourself as a person with EDS, MCAS, and/or POTS?" #BlogPost #Language #SpeakYourTruth #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #POTS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

The Languages of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, MCAS, and POTS: Words Count

How do you articulate your experience? Yes, this is a loa…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's real... so take good care of yourself with the season in mind. #BlogPost #OctoberSlide #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

The October Slide: Why Fall Is Harder When You Have hEDS, POTS, or MCAS — Connective Wellness | EDS Lifestyle Medicine Clinic

Every fall, people with hEDS, POTS, and MCAS get hit by the same seasonal flare. Here's why it happens, and what actually helps you get through it.

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"How, as a person with complex chronic illness, can you make the most of each season? How can you shift and go with the flow in a healthy way?" #BlogPost #SeasonsChange #ChineseMedicine #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Looking Ahead: New Season, Same Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Or Is It?)

A new season is upon us and with it comes an inspiration to review our life practices. What summer or fall or winter or spri…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What do you think about your large intestine? #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Large Intestine, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

What do you think about your large intestine? If your answer is “not much,” then you probably have pretty healthy digestion. If you have a strong opinion, it’s likel…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If your sacrum isn't happy... some options for exercise. #Sacrum #Embodied #MindBodySoul #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Best 5 Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Pain - Surrey Physio

At Surrey Physio, we see a fair few sacroiliac joint pains. Lots of people come to us and using Dr Google, they tell us they have sacroiliac, or SIJ pain. This is where the pain is at located between…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sacred bone, sacral healing. #BlogPost #Sacrum #Embodied #MindBodySoul #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Magic In Your Bones: Some Thoughts On Sacral Healing

Have you pondered your sacrum lately? It’s such an important part of your body and (unless you’re into yoga or have tailbone pain) you might not think much of it. It’…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yes, you can... especially if you pay attention to the five categories discussed in this essay: buff.ly/6Bma4fI #BlogPost #HealthStrategies #Empowered #Inspired #HolisticHealth #Intentional #Mindful #YesYouCan 💕 #Wellness

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

No, it is not. #HealthStrategies #Empowered #Inspired #HolisticHealth #Intentional #Mindful #YesYouCan 💕 #Wellness

Taking Control of Your Health: It’s Not About Luck

Take control of health with actionable strategies beyond luck for lasting wellness. Find out about proactive health choices and empowerment.

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Always going to bang on about gut health. #BlogPost #GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Gut Health for Mind, Body, and Soul

Have you thought about your microbiome lately? Stop for a second and look at your abdomen. There’s a whole world…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Healthy gut, happy life. #Recipes #GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #HappyGutHappyLife 💕 #Wellness

38 recipes for a healthy gut

Support your gut health with our nutritious recipes packed with natural probiotics, prebiotic fibres and plant polyphenols to promote the growth of good bacteria

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Some options for viewing your large intestine and its role in your health. #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Large Intestine, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

What do you think about your large intestine? If your answer is “not much,” then you probably have pretty healthy digestion. If you have a strong opinion, it’s likel…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Self-care matters now more than ever. #BlogPost #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Self-Care During Trying Times: Why You Need It, What You Can Do

Are you burnt out, at the end of your rope, exhausted? Do recent developments (cultural, political, historical, your own per…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Why not both? #BlogPost #Intuitive #Mindful #ChineseMedicine #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Intuitive Eating vs. Mindful Eating–Which Is Better For You? (Some Tips For Folks With EDS, MCAS, &/or POTS)

Have you ever thought about the difference between mindful eating and intuitive eating? They are not the same thing, but both can be helpful approaches to nutrition when a person lives with E…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Do you practice regular self-care? #SelfCare #SelfAwareness #Mindful #Intentional #HealingPath #HolisticHealth #InnerPeace 💕 #Wellness

8 Areas of Self Care and How to Practice Them

Self-care is the act of engaging in different activities to gain or maintain an optimal level of overall health that can add to your well-being. It’s a simple concept but one that often gets ignored.…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Trust me, you do deserve the self-care. buff.ly/p14p2Uf #BlogPost #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #POTS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Are you taking care this season? buff.ly/zMmV6jN #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For one, it is a season of transformation. #ChineseMedicine #SeasonalLiving #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

What is the significance of Autumn in Chinese medicine?

What is the significance of autumn in Chinese medicine? In Chinese medicine, autumn is considered a season of transformation and harvest. It is a time when the energy of nature shifts, and we can…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Autumn is the season of the Lung and its pair, the Large Intestine. #NewBlogPost #LargeIntestine #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Large Intestine, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

What do you think about your large intestine? If your answer is “not much,” then you probably have pretty healthy digestion. If you have a strong opinion, it’s likel…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Which will it be? #BlogPost #MensHealth #Acupuncture #Herbs #Nutrition #TuiNa #SelfCare #SelfAwareness #HolisticHealth #YesYouCan 💕 #Wellness

Men’s Health: Self-Care Or Self-Sabotage? (Your Choice, Gentlemen)

Assuming that the reader of this particular blog post is male, my question for you, dear reader, is this: do you choose self-care or do you tend towards benign self-neglect that borders on self-sab…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Do you like to journal? #Writing #Creativity #InnerPeace #Encouragement #Inspiration 💕 #Wellness

10 Journal Prompts for October – The Center for Journal Therapy

October serves as an ideal time for reflection and self-discovery. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, writing can be a comforting escape to explore one’s thoughts, feelings, and…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The trees let their leaves go in fall. It is the season to release things, if you ponder it. buff.ly/RX079W1 #BlogPost #LetItGo #ChineseMedicine #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is the season of the Lung/Large Intestine pair according to Chinese medicine. buff.ly/xl0nOAR #BlogPost #Lungs #JustBreathe #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What do you enjoy most about October? #SeasonalLiving #Autumn #NewMonthNewBlessings 💕 #Wellness

The Month of October 2026: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

October holidays, monthly tips, recipes, gardening, folklore, and more from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you've never had acupuncture here are some tips to get the most out of your 1st appt. #BlogPost #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Holistic Healthcare: What To Do To Get The Most Out Of Your Acupuncture Treatment

~~~~~ If you’ve never tried acupuncture (or even if you have and had a great experience), did you know that there are ways to make the most of your treatment? Holistic healthcare plans are g…

Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I do love the fandom of the Empyrean... they are definitely passionate about the series. #BlogPost #FourthWing #IronFlame #OnyxStorm #Empyrean #Books #JustMyThoughts #EDS #Representation 💕 #Wellness

Special Post: All 13 POVs of Threshing Day are Confirmed!

🐉⚔️How Many Did You Guess It Right?

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Before #ThreshingDay we had the Empyrean series (reviewed here). Did you know that the main character has hEDS? #BlogPost #FourthWing #IronFlame #OnyxStorm #PoppyWars #Books #JustMyThoughts #EDS #Representation 💕 #Wellness

The Empyrean and The Poppy War Trilogy (Some Thoughts on Dragons, Hypermobility, and War)

Did you expect to feel moved when you read The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros only to find that the main character, one Violet …

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's definitely feeling like fall here in Austin; what about where you are? #BlogPost #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoach #HealingPath #SelfCare #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Are You Ready For Fall? (Living With the Seasons According to Chinese Medicine)

Autumn is upon us and the longer I practice Chinese medicine, the more the wisdom of our venerable medical ancestors resonates. Do you pay attention to the seasons and shift your lifestyle in a min…

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

buff.ly/o7O7rxN Always conversing. Always. #BlogPost #MindBodyMedicine #HolisticHealth #JustMyThoughts #ChineseMedicine 💕 #Wellness

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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Take care of your feet and your feet will take care of you. #Exercise #Fitness #Habits #Lifestyle #Encouragement #Inspiration 💕 #Wellness

5 Anytime, Anywhere Foot Exercises Anyone Can Do | pushpül

Strengthen your feet with 5 simple foot exercises for better balance and less pain. Pair with pushpül's Flex 3 Slides for even stronger results. Learn more!