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Feeling Off Balance This August? Acupuncture Can Help Regulate Your Body, Boost Energy, and Tame Allergies

Late Summer: A Fifth Season Focused on Stability and Nourishment

July 23, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is associated with the Earth element—a symbol of grounding, nourishment, and emotional balance. It’s the season of the Spleen and Stomach meridians, which govern digestion and the transformation of food into energy (or qi). When these systems are in balance, you feel energized, clear-headed, and well-nourished. When they’re not? [...]

At Forest Park Wellness, Kaz uses acupuncture to help release that heat, regulate body temperature, and support the Spleen system, which plays a central role in digestion and fluid balance. Acupuncture helps the body stay adaptable in the face of heat — but you can also support the process at home with a few seasonal shifts

Stay Cool Naturally with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

June 19, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

When summer turns up the heat, it’s not just the sun that can leave you feeling frazzled. Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, and even skin flare-ups can all be signs of excess internal heat — something Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes seriously. At Forest Park Wellness, we offer a gentle, natural solution for cooling down from [...]

Travel can wear down your immune system—dry airplane air, poor sleep, and stress don’t help. A pre-travel acupuncture session can help you stay balanced and healthy wherever summer takes you.

Immune Boosting with Acupuncture for Summer Travel!

May 21, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

Prepare Your Health for Summer Adventures with Acupuncture As summer approaches, travel plans are on the horizon for many of us. Whether you're flying across the country, embarking on a road trip, or enjoying a quick getaway, the demands of travel can take a toll on your body's natural defenses. Why Consider Acupuncture Before You [...]

By encouraging the release of endorphins and regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin, acupuncture can help elevate mood and support emotional balance.

Acupuncture for Mental Health

May 14, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Health Blog No Comments

A Holistic Approach to Feeling Better May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a reminder that caring for your emotional well-being is just as important as your physical health. At Forest Park Wellness in Portland, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health that honors the mind, body, and spirit. Acupuncture has been used for centuries [...]

At Forest Park Wellness, we believe it doesn’t have to be that way. Acupuncture offers a natural, time-tested approach to treating allergies—one that doesn't just mask symptoms but helps your body respond differently.

How Acupuncture Helps Relieve Seasonal Allergies

April 23, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

Breathe Easier This Spring In Portland, spring is a season of contrasts. The cherry blossoms return. The air smells like wet earth and renewal. But if you're one of the many who suffer from seasonal allergies, it can also mean itchy eyes, constant sneezing, and the kind of congestion that makes it hard to enjoy [...]

There's so much to plan for with a wedding! Destress with acupuncture! Microneedling the optimal facial

Bridal Beauty & Balance: Skincare + Stress Relief Solutions

April 9, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Health Blog, Microneedling No Comments

Wedding Wellness Prep: Microneedling & Acupuncture for a Radiant You The countdown is on. Your wedding is coming—and whether it's in a few weeks or a few months, you're probably juggling a hundred decisions while dreaming of that moment when all eyes are on you. Of course, you want your skin to glow, your stress [...]

“Acupuncture and Forest Park Wellness are the cornerstones of my well-being.”

February 26, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

"There isn't an easy way to highlight all the goodness that Forest Park Wellness has brought to my life. I first walked through its clinic doors in November of 2015, seeking a little relaxation and an energetic tune-up. I've stayed for the last 10 years for multiple reasons. First, Kaz is an excellent practitioner; he [...]

Find Calm with Acupuncture: A Gentle Way to Ease Anxiety and Fear

January 21, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

We all experience moments of anxiety and fear, especially with the challenges of modern daily life and the current state of the country. Whether it’s stress from work, personal struggles, or just the weight of uncertainty, these feelings can be tough to manage. If you’re looking for a natural way to ease anxiety, acupuncture can [...]

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treat the root of a condition, not just the symptoms. Our approach is to treat your whole body, addressing underlying causes of disease before they have a chance to manifest. If you suffer from acute/chronic pain conditions, sports injuries, insomnia, anxiety, depression, digestion issues, allergies, asthma or have been involved in a motor vehicle accident or in a workplace injury, visit our website (forestparkwellness.com) to schedule an appointment online, or call 503-272-6646.

New Patient Review: “Top 5 Best Acupuncturists”

December 18, 2024 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Acupuncture Treatment for Auto Accident, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping Therapy, Health Blog No Comments

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treat the root of a condition, not just the symptoms. Our approach is to treat your whole body, addressing underlying causes of disease before they have a chance to manifest. If you suffer from acute/chronic pain conditions, sports injuries, insomnia, anxiety, depression, digestion issues, allergies, asthma or have been involved in [...]

As Portland’s cold weather sets in, our bodies become more vulnerable to seasonal illnesses. But don’t worry—acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are powerful tools to help you stay healthy this winter.

Boost Your Immune System for the Winter

December 11, 2024 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

Remedies for Cold & Flu Prevention with Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic, M.Ac. O.M., L.Ac. As Portland’s cold weather sets in, our bodies become more vulnerable to seasonal illnesses. But don’t worry—acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are powerful tools to help you stay healthy this winter. In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing simple ways to boost your [...]