Well with Arielle Lorre 420: Cold Plunges, How to Beat Cravings & Cosmetic Acupuncture: What Works—and What Doesn’t, with Dr. Felice Chan
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Oct 29, 2025 Dr. Felice Chan, a board-certified doctor of Chinese medicine blending Eastern and Western techniques, shares insights on gut health, anxiety, and cosmetic acupuncture. She discusses the effects of cold drinks on digestion and offers tips for reducing sugar cravings through balanced meals. Dr. Chan critiques current health trends like intermittent fasting and cold plunging while emphasizing the importance of nutrition for skin health. Plus, she reveals how emotions manifest physically and the connection between food, lifestyle, and vibrant skin.
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Why She Switched To Chinese Medicine
- Felice Chan switched from training in Western medicine to Chinese medicine after feeling it lacked holistic care. She returned to traditions she grew up with in Hong Kong to better address mind-body-soul health.
Gut As The Central Health Hub
- The gut links to mood, immunity, and skin via the microbiome and neurotransmitters like serotonin. Small differences (like antibiotics in childhood) can create large lifelong divergence in health.
Clinical Trial Experience Prompted Change
- While working in pediatric trials at Boston Children's, Felice saw severe side effects and limited relief for eczema patients. A child told her acupuncture was the only thing that helped, prompting her to seek integration of TCM.
