TCM & Winter

We all know winter means snow, cold, wind and shorter days. Those are the obvious external factors acupuncture helps your body navigate so you can stay healthy and balanced this time of year.

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Julie Grogan
Energy & Digestion

Two things we all could use more of these days? Energy to get through the holiday season and better digestion to keep us feeling well after all those holiday meals! And acupuncture can help with that.

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Julie Grogan
Acupuncture for Focus

One of the best ways we can improve focus is by quieting distractions, and that applies to our bodies as well as our minds. Let’s take a look at why, and four ways acupuncture can help.

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Julie Grogan
Acupuncture Isn't Scary

Plenty of people are scared of acupuncture. Whether they’re scared of needles or doubtful of acupuncture’s benefits, their reasons are very real and often valid. Let’s put you at ease so you can reap acupuncture’s benefits without the panic.

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Julie Grogan
Beat the School Germs

Studies have found that Chinese medicine can reduce upper respiratory tract infections and shorten illnesses. And Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, can even be an effective way to stop the common cold in its tracks.

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Julie Grogan
Your Summer TCM Diet

We've covered what to eat in winter and fall when our weather is cooler. So with the sun shining and the weather hot, let's talk about what foods will keep you balanced this summer.

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Julie Grogan
TCM for Low Back Pain

I read an interesting note in a WebMD article the other day: back pain is the #1 reason people turn to acupuncture. And while they didn't really back that up, as an acupuncturist, it certainly feels true.

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Julie Grogan
TCM for Chronic Pain

Did you know I got into acupuncture because of my own chronic pain? I don't get too personal here, but long before I was an acupuncturist, acupuncture changed my life.

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Julie Grogan
My 5 Favorite Points

There are hundreds of acupuncture points in Traditional Chinese Medicine. But for me, five of them are pretty special—and one of them is a powerhouse point that’s used with almost every acupuncture treatment.

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Julie Grogan
4 Tips for Needle Fear

Fear of the unknown is a very real thing, and if your only experience with needles has been in the doctor’s office, it’s fair to be nervous about acupuncture. Here are four tips to help calm your nerves.

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Julie Grogan
The Balance of Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! I hope you’re finding ways to celebrate and help our planet today, and that you’ve found a little sunshine while you’re outside. This year, I’m marking Earth Day with balance.

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Julie Grogan
Why You Should Avoid Dry Needling

What is dry needling? It’s similar to acupuncture in that it uses needles to address pain points in the body. But that’s where the similarities end. Let’s take a look at important differences—and a word of caution.

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Julie Grogan
Your Winter Cold (Fighting) Toolkit

With all of our 2020 thoughts, worrying about the common cold has probably taken a backseat this year. And that’s OK—we all have a lot in our heads right now! But let’s make sure sniffles, congestion, aches and pains aren’t there, too.

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Julie Grogan