<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Katonah Acupuncture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katonah Acupuncture has 20+ years of experience helping patients achieve their health goals naturally with acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:48:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.somersacupuncture.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year of the Fire Horse!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Asian astrology , zodiacs are done (roughly) by the calendar year, rather than by the month. 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I encourage you to abandon fear and take advantage of what nature has to offer!]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/herbal-medicine-does-it-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Herbal Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7ef4d33caf2c4580b5a93e5e8d0f747e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Cold! It's Hot! It's Spring Tune-up Time!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hot in the sun, cold in the shade and chilly when the breeze blows. What can you do to protect yourself from these unpredictable...]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/it-s-cold-it-s-hot-it-s-spring-tune-up-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wood Element]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stress Relief]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daily Health]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:03:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4ba3edbf1ff34495b6d880a46f6e4be4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Year of the Wood Snake!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get acupuncture to support inner transformation and flexibility of the external year ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/happy-year-of-the-wood-snake</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:26:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d1c6_9169636388e64326b21520889306e48c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Does It Take to Become an Acupuncturist? Longer than You Might Think.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does it take to become an acupuncturist?]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-an-acupuncturist-longer-than-you-might-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e2923519f</guid><category><![CDATA[About Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:30:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d1c6_21b267a2a71d4302808e8755eabf2b5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acupuncture Is Deeply Relaxing. Here Is Why That Matters.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acupuncture can have some surprising outcomes! ]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/acupuncture-is-deeply-relaxing-here-is-why-that-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351a9</guid><category><![CDATA[About Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stress Relief]]></category><category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daily Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfullness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:38:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6b9eff28b05442b995fed6175a47bfd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acupuncture Doesn't Work!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acupuncture helps most people with most conditions, so why do you hear that it doesn't work? 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The days are long and our energy is rising to the occasion to make the most out of the...]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/living-healthy-with-the-seasons-summer-i</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fire Element]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daily Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:01:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d1c6_a7c97ddb23fb40648cc195c7b36ce992~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acu-Points for Self Care, Large Intestine 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acupressure point for headaches, constipation, sinus issues. ]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/acu-points-for-self-care-large-intestine-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351af</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d1c6_23d60e84ca8745499ee9e831a1942627~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Healthy thru the Seasons - It's Spring!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is spring. Tumultuous and variable while slowly, yet persistently, awakening us out of our winter slumber.]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/be-healthy-thru-the-seasons-it-s-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Wood Element]]></category><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daily Health]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:33:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d44cf5b3276d4de08af8e6d2ddb357a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is acupuncture and how does it work? Answers to commonly asked questions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Acupuncture? Answers to commonly asked questions. How does acupuncture work? Does acupuncture hurt? Can acupuncture help me?]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/what-is-acupuncture-answers-to-commonly-asked-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stress Relief]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daily Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[About Acupuncture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:29:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/63f16ba8cf964b398dddab3b8c9bcb50.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How often, and for how long, do I need to get acupuncture treatments? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is probably one of the most commonly raised questions when people enquire about Asian Medicine.  As a society, we are so used to...]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/how-often-and-for-long-do-i-need-to-get-acupuncture-treatments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chi]]></category><category><![CDATA[About Acupuncture]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:53:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a5ac000ac4045a78b0ecbda50a73698.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_792,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year of the Dragon!*]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Chinese astrology, zodiacs are done by the year, rather than by the month. 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It...]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/staying-healthy-thru-the-seasons-late-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Late Summer/Indian Summer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Earth Element]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:16:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ff05fad2e9204f37b480d0b055fbd4d9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying Well with the Seasons - Winter Health - Part I]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asian Medicine looks toward the elements for guidance on how to live more harmoniously with the natural world.  Each season affords us...]]></description><link>https://www.somersacupuncture.com/post/staying-well-with-the-seasons-winter-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304c6c6edf112e292351ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water Element]]></category><category><![CDATA[Winter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chi]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e7fb0f9e591b42fa9107eeab58a335e7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bewellnyc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year of the Rabbit!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Chinese astrology, zodiacs are done by the year, rather than by the month. 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