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Brain fog doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It tends to creep in quietly—misplaced keys, forgotten names, a moment of walking into a room and losing your train of thought.

Is It Just Brain Fog? How Acupuncture Supports Cognitive Health

April 15, 2026 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog, Tuiana No Comments

Dennis 'Kaz' Kasunic, LAc | Forest Park Wellness Brain fog doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It tends to creep in quietly—misplaced keys, forgotten names, a moment of walking into a room and losing your train of thought. For many people, these small lapses raise a bigger question: Is this just stress… or something more? [...]

travel can be hard on the body. Changes in routine, time zones, diet, and environment can disrupt everything from digestion to sleep to emotional balance. The good news? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal support, offers a surprisingly effective way to prepare for—and recover from—those disruptions.

Travel Well, Feel Better: How Acupuncture Supports Your Adventures

April 7, 2026 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic | Forest Park Wellness Summer has a way of calling us outward—toward road trips, flights, unfamiliar foods, and long-awaited getaways. And while the spirit is often ready for the journey, the body doesn’t always cooperate. At Forest Park Wellness, Dennis “Kaz” Kasunic regularly works with patients who are excited to travel… but [...]

Seasonal transitions can be powerful opportunities to reset the body’s internal balance. When addressed early, many symptoms resolve quickly and don’t develop into long-term problems.

From Winter Fatigue to Spring Energy: How Acupuncture Helps the Body Reset

March 11, 2026 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog, Microneedling No Comments

Why Your Body Might Be Asking for Acupuncture Right Now Dennis ‘Kaz’ Kasunic | Forest Park Wellness As March unfolds in the Pacific Northwest, the days are finally stretching out again. By the end of the month, we gain nearly an hour and a half of additional daylight. People start getting outside more, exercising again, and [...]

A winter reset doesn’t require dramatic resolutions or extreme changes. In fact, the most effective resets tend to be subtle—restoring balance, improving sleep, easing tension, and supporting the body’s natural rhythms.

Grounding, Warmth, and Renewal with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

December 17, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog, Microneedling, Tuiana No Comments

A Winter Reset The holidays arrive quietly, wrapped in shorter days, steady rain, and a calendar that feels full before we’ve had time to catch our breath. By the time the New Year appears, many people are already tired—physically, emotionally, and mentally—wondering how they’re supposed to “reset” when they feel depleted rather than refreshed. In Chinese [...]

Find balance this fall with acupuncture and Tuina massage. Strengthen immunity, ease stress, and align your energy with the season at Forest Park Wellness.

Seasonal Balance: Acupuncture & Tuina for Autumn Wellness

October 22, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping Therapy, Health Blog, Tuiana No Comments

Finding Balance with Acupuncture and Tuina Massage As the heat of summer fades and the air turns crisp, we can feel the shift deep within our bodies. Autumn is a season of transition—nature exhales, the trees release their leaves, and the air grows drier and cooler. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these changes aren’t just [...]

Acupuncture reminds the body what peace feels like. And once you remember that feeling, it’s a little easier to hold your center — no matter what’s happening on the streets, in the headlines, or at the federal level.

The Portland Survivor Special: Needles, Nerves, and Navigating the Chaos

October 8, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping Therapy, Health Blog No Comments

If you’re still standing in Portland, congratulations — you’ve survived the headlines, the potholes, the protests, and various uninvited “guests”. You’ve endured the sound of leaf blowers and flash bangs alike, kept your compost sorted, and maybe even resisted the urge to move to Idaho. You deserve a medal. Unfortunately, medals are still on backorder [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]