Fire Over Water Acupuncture

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Fire Over Water Acupuncture Dr. Christine Palma, L.Ac, DACM, is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in California, New Jersey and New York state.

Her areas of specialty include women’s health, fertility, pain management and sports medicine.

10/07/2026

🎗️ Cancer treatment targets the cancer. But who’s taking care of YOU?

Fatigue. Hot flashes. Nausea. Pain. Poor sleep. Anxiety. 💗

Acupuncture can be used alongside conventional breast cancer treatment to help manage certain treatment-related symptoms and support quality of life.

Because supportive care isn’t about replacing your oncology team—it’s about supporting you through the process. 🌿

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🍑 Your butt might be causing your hip pain. Seriously.There’s actually a nickname for it: “Dead Butt Syndrome.”Hours at ...
09/30/2026

🍑 Your butt might be causing your hip pain. Seriously.

There’s actually a nickname for it: “Dead Butt Syndrome.”

Hours at a desk, long commutes, and too much sitting can leave your glutes underactive. When they stop doing their share of the work, your body compensates.

And guess who may pick up the slack? 👀

⚡ Your hips
⚡ Your lower back
⚡ Your knees

That’s why endlessly stretching or foam rolling where it hurts may not solve the problem.

At Fire Over Water, we look at the bigger picture: movement patterns, muscle activation, pelvic stability, old injuries, and what may be driving the compensation.

Treatment may include:

🪡 Acupuncture
⚡ Electroacupuncture
💪 Corrective exercises
🌿 Chinese medicine
🧪 Functional medicine when appropriate

Your hip may not be the problem. It may just be doing someone else’s job. 🍑

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🍂 The ancient secret to thriving through Autumn... and almost nobody celebrates it anymore.🍎🌾 While everyone gets excite...
09/21/2026

🍂 The ancient secret to thriving through Autumn... and almost nobody celebrates it anymore.

🍎🌾 While everyone gets excited for pumpkin spice, Hildegard of Bingen celebrated something much deeper: Mabon, the autumn equinox—a time of perfect balance before the shift into winter.

🍄 Nature gives us exactly what we need this season: nourishing roots, earthy mushrooms, apples, nuts, and herbs to prepare the body for the colder months ahead.

🍲 Autumn Root & Mushroom Stew

🥕 2 cups turnips, cubed
🥕 2 cups carrots, cubed
🥕 2 cups parsnips, cubed
🍄 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
🧅 2 onions, chopped
🧈 3 tbsp butter
🥣 4 cups broth of choice
🌿 2 tbsp fresh thyme
🧂 Salt & pepper

✨ Sauté onions and mushrooms in butter. Add the roots, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 30 minutes, season, and enjoy the flavors of autumn.

🍁 Want all 10 healing Mabon recipes inspired by Hildegard?

🔗 Read the full blog:
https://fireoverwater.com/blog/2026/9/22/10-healing-mabon-recipes-inspired-by-hildegard-of-bingen

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09/16/2026

🚨 THE FERTILITY DETOX NO ONE TALKS ABOUT 👀

Trying to get pregnant? Let’s talk about what a “fertility detox” actually means… 🌿

And no — I’m NOT talking about juice cleanses, starving yourself, or taking 27 supplements. 🙅‍♀️🥤

When I talk about a Fertility Detox, I’m talking about supporting the systems your body already uses every single day. 👇

🥦 Fiber + cruciferous vegetables
💩 Regular elimination
💧 Hydration
🥚 Adequate protein
😴 Consistent, restorative sleep
🚶‍♀️ Movement + circulation
🧘‍♀️ Stress regulation
🌿 Reducing unnecessary exposures where practical

Because preparing for pregnancy isn’t about doing EVERYTHING.

🤍 It’s about building a healthier foundation while preparing for conception, IUI, IVF, or your next transfer.

And remember…

⚠️ More aggressive ≠ better.

Herbs, supplements, cleanses, and “detox” protocols should be individualized — especially when you’re actively TTC or undergoing fertility treatment.

👀 Want to see my full Fertility Detox approach?👇

🔗 TAKE THE FERTILITY DETOX QUIZ https://fireoverwater.com/fertility-detox

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🌸 The biggest mistake people make with PCOS?Thinking there's one "PCOS diet."There isn't.One woman may struggle with ins...
09/09/2026

🌸 The biggest mistake people make with PCOS?

Thinking there's one "PCOS diet."

There isn't.

One woman may struggle with insulin resistance.

Another with high androgens.

Another with inflammation.

Another with all three.

That's why copying someone else's supplements, diet, or influencer's morning routine often leads to frustration.

✨ Your PCOS deserves a personalized approach.

At Fire Over Water, we combine acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and functional medicine to understand your hormones, metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle—then create a plan that's built around you.

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🌿 Autoimmune symptoms don't start in the immune system alone.What you eat, how you sleep, your gut health, stress levels...
08/24/2026

🌿 Autoimmune symptoms don't start in the immune system alone.

What you eat, how you sleep, your gut health, stress levels, and environmental exposures can all influence how the immune system functions.

Some of my favorite food-as-medicine strategies include:

🥬 Colorful vegetables rich in antioxidants
🐟 Omega-3-rich fish and healthy fats
🫐 Berries and polyphenol-rich foods
🍵 Ginger, turmeric, and green tea
🥣 Gut-supportive foods that nourish the microbiome

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs are individualized, but commonly used herbs may include:

🌿 Reishi (Ling Zhi)
🌿 Cordyceps
🌿 American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen)
🌿 Astragalus (Huang Qi)
🌿 Licorice Root (Gan Cao)

✨ The goal isn't to "boost" the immune system—it's to support balance.

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08/17/2026

🥚 Your embryo may not be the whole story.

When transfers fail or pregnancy loss repeats, it may be time to look beyond embryo quality.

Reproductive immunology explores how inflammation, autoimmune patterns, thyroid health, endometriosis, metabolism and the uterine environment may influence implantation and early pregnancy. 🔍

We help connect the dots, identify modifiable factors and coordinate care with your fertility team—without jumping straight to one-size-fits-all “immune protocols.”

🎯 Better questions. More targeted care. A clearer plan.

📆 Struggling with repeated loss or failed implantation? Book a fertility consultation through the link in bio.

🚨 What if your autoimmune disease didn't start with your diagnosis?For many people, chronic silent inflammation begins y...
08/06/2026

🚨 What if your autoimmune disease didn't start with your diagnosis?

For many people, chronic silent inflammation begins years before anyone puts a name to it.

⚡ Fatigue
🧠 Brain fog
😴 Poor sleep
🤕 Joint pain
🤷🏻‍♀️ "Normal" labs

These symptoms aren't always something to ignore.

At Fire Over Water, we look beyond the diagnosis to uncover potential contributors like gut health, sleep, nutrition, stress, and environmental exposures. 🌿

Healing isn't always about suppressing symptoms. Sometimes it's about understanding why the immune system became dysregulated in the first place.

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🌾 The medieval superfood Hildegard of Bingen couldn't stop talking about...Spoiler: It wasn't kale. 😏August 1st marks **...
08/01/2026

🌾 The medieval superfood Hildegard of Bingen couldn't stop talking about...

Spoiler: It wasn't kale. 😏

August 1st marks **Lammas (Lughnasadh)** — the ancient festival of the first harvest, when fields of wheat and spelt turned gold and the first loaves of the season were baked. 🍞✨

In her writings, Hildegard declared:

🌾 "Spelt is the best grain... it produces healthy blood and provides a joyful spirit."

To celebrate Lammas, we recreated 10 seasonal recipes inspired by Hildegard's harvest table.

🍽️ Featured Recipe: Pike with Elderberry Sauce

🐟 White fish
🫐 Cooked elderberries
🍯 Honey
🧈 Butter
🍷 White w**e
🌿 Fresh herbs

✨ Sweet, savory, and deeply rooted in medieval herbal wisdom.

⚠️ Important: Raw elderberries are toxic and must always be fully cooked.

🌾 Read all 10 recipes:
https://fireoverwater.com/blog/2026/8/1/10-healing-lammas-recipes-inspired-by-hildegard-of-bingen

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07/24/2026

Yet you're exhausted.
Every. Single. Day.

If you've been told it's just stress, just aging, or that everything looks fine, you're not alone.

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are complex conditions that deserve a deeper conversation. Sometimes the missing piece isn't another medication—it's understanding how the nervous system, immune system, gut, hormones, and overall health work together.

💛 You deserve to feel heard.

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Address

125 West 72nd Street Office #3F
New York, NY
10023

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+19179799956

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