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May 11 •
Program Reminders and Support update
Hi everyone, A few important reminders and program updates to help ensure appointments, herb ordering, and ongoing support continue to run as smoothly as possible. Photo Submission & Appointment Updates Please send updated photos approximately 48–24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment whenever possible to [email protected]. Jane App will automatically send out a follow-up form prior to your visit, and patients are welcome to complete that form directly. However, if the form feels confusing or difficult to navigate, you may instead email your photos and brief updates directly to [email protected]. These updates are not intended to repeat your full appointment discussion, more to provide concise highlights that help give context to your photos and current progress. Examples of helpful updates may include: Significant changes in symptoms • Major stressors or life events • Changes in sleep, digestion, skin, energy, or cycles Going off protocol or difficulty following recommendations • Any notable reactions or shifts since the last visit Submitting photos and updates ahead of time allows adequate time for everything to be reviewed, uploaded, and organized within your chart before your appointment. *Same day submissions can be difficult to accommodate during busy clinic days, so we greatly appreciate your support with this process. Herb Shipping & International Waiver Kamwo, the professional herbal pharmacy we source through, now requires all patients to complete an international shipping waiver prior to herbs being released for shipment. This is a mandatory part of their international compliance process. Please check your spam or junk folder regularly, as these emails frequently get filtered there. Kamwo may also send reminder emails if the waiver has not yet been completed. Please note that herbs cannot be shipped until the waiver is signed, which may delay processing timelines. Dr. Cmolik does her best to coordinate herb refills alongside upcoming appointments to support continuity of care, although shipping and processing variables can occasionally affect exact timing.
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Aug '24 •
👋 Welcome to Modern Chinese Medicine
This is your online home for real, root-cause healing — the kind that goes deeper than symptom relief and empowers you to take charge of your skin, allergies, and immune health. Whether you're here for one of our programs or just getting your feet wet, you're in the right place. I created this space because too many people are still stuck in the cycle of suppression — steroid creams, inhalers, elimination diets — with no real understanding of what their body is trying to say. This isn’t that. This is a place for people ready to listen to their body — and do something about it. It's a community for healing, learning, and celebrating the progress (and messiness) of that journey. 💡 A few things to know… 1. Kindness + Curiosity First 2. We're all walking different paths — let’s meet each other with empathy, encouragement, and a genuine desire to learn and grow. 2. No Pressure to Perform This is not a "post or perish" space. You're welcome to participate in whatever way feels good for you — whether that’s watching quietly, asking questions, or chiming in when you're inspired. You won’t get booted for taking a break. 3. Tip Tuesday + Win Wednesday (Optional but Fun) ✨ Tip Tuesday – Got a skincare trick, allergy-friendly food hack, or lifestyle gem that helps you thrive? Share it. 🎉 Win Wednesday – Big or small, your wins matter. Let’s celebrate the real stuff — from finally getting better sleep to a breakout that cleared. 4. Some Programs Are Paid or Invite-Only You might see locked modules or exclusive content. That’s because certain courses and protocols are only available to program members. If you’re curious about joining, just reach out — I’ll point you in the right direction. This is your space. Heal at your own pace, connect when it feels right, and know you’re not alone in this. xo, Dr. Kelly 💻 www.drcmolik.com | 📧 [email protected] | IG: @drkellycmolik
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Mar 6 •
👋 If You’ve Just Joined Us for the Liver Reset
Over the past few days, a number of new members have joined the community to participate in the 9-Day Liver Reset, so I wanted to say a quick welcome and help you get oriented. If you're here for the reset, you’ll find the full program inside the Core Reset Protocol section. Start with: Core Liver Diet Principles Then simply move through the sections in order. Everything is laid out step-by-step, including: • what to eat and what to avoid • the liver morning routine • hydration guidance • your 9-day reset plan • meal structure and grocery list • optional supportive supplements and teas. This reset is designed to reduce inflammatory burden and support liver function in a practical, manageable way. You don’t have to do it perfectly — consistency is what matters. For those already working with me in the clinical programs, nothing changes for you. Your program spaces and support remain exactly the same. If you’re planning to start the reset, feel free to comment below and let @Julia Hunter know when you’re beginning. – Dr. Cmolik
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When you remove foods, replace their nourishment 🌿
When you remove foods, replace their nourishment 🌿 Eating more plants may mean needing larger portions. Feeling full from greens, juice or light soup doesn’t always mean you’ve eaten enough. Keep your meals substantial • Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks between. Morning juices don’t replace breakfast. • Include potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, bananas and mangoes for energy. • Between cleanses, include plant proteins such as lentils, chickpeas, black beans and mung beans. • Include adequate essential fats, following Dr. Cmolik’s guidance on amounts and timing. If your plan keeps mornings lower in fat, save foods such as avocado, tahini, nuts and seeds for later. • Monitor yourweight trend, strength, energy and hunger. Unwanted weight loss or declining strength means your intake needs reviewing. Adrenal snacks The MM approach uses a meal or snack every 1½–2 hours while awake. Snacks complement meals. • Apple + celery + dates • Banana + romaine + dates • Coconut water + spinach + banana • Grapes + red leaf lettuce + banana • Later-day option: orange + spinach + avocado “Adrenal snacks” is the protocol’s name for these combinations, rather than a proven treatment for adrenal conditions. Use your snack break to pause • Take a few slow, comfortable breaths. • Stretch, look outside or step into fresh air. • Try five minutes of intentional movement or light resistance exercise when you feel up to it. • Choose rest when that’s what you need. During a cleanse versus between cleanses • During: Follow your prescribed foods, timing and portions. Report difficulties rather than pushing through symptoms. •Between:Focus onconsistency and nourishment over perfection. Add variety while considering your Chinese medicine pattern, digestion and goals. • Dr. Cmolik’s specific recommendations take priority over these general ideas, including any temporary stricter plan. Check before adding foods back. Meal-building options between cleanses • Gluten-free grains and crackers
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🌿 MONDAY WELLNESS | Are You Draining, Reharmonizing or Replenishing?
Did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine, certain foods are considered draining, while others are tonifying? You may already be familiar with the 5R approach to gut restoration in functional medicine: Remove • Replace • Reinoculate • Repair • Rebalance This framework looks at reducing potential irritants, supporting digestion, nurturing our gut microbiome, supporting the gut lining and creating sustainable lifestyle habits. What I find fascinating is how some of these principles overlap with Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has long approached wellness through patterns of excess, deficiency and balance. I like to bring these concepts together into three interconnected phases of healing. 🌱 1. DRAIN | Clear & Create Space In Chinese medicine, draining refers to addressing patterns of excess, such as Dampness, Heat and stagnation. But I like to look at this phase beyond just the physical body. It's also about reducing our overall toxic load and becoming more conscious of what we're eating, what we're exposed to, what we're consuming mentally and emotionally, and what we're continuing to carry. This might mean: 🌿 Reducing unnecessary exposure to environmental irritants and potentially harmful substances. 🥗 Identifying foods or habits that aren't supporting our digestion and well being. 🧠 Recognizing negative thought patterns, emotional stress and beliefs that keep us feeling stuck. 🤍 Creating healthier boundaries with situations, commitments or relationships that are no longer serving us. ✨ Becoming aware of the habits, thought patterns and behaviours that may be perpetuating the very imbalances we're trying to heal. Sometimes healing requires changing what we repeatedly do, not just adding something new. In TCM, emotional well being is closely connected with the smooth movement of Qi. Prolonged frustration and stress, for example, are traditionally associated with Liver Qi Stagnation. Foods traditionally associated with clearing Heat or resolving Dampness:
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