This season is bursting with new life and and new growth, and our bodies are seeking out the same balance. Here are some TCM-approved ways to spring clean your health and wellness this season.
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There’s always a lot of talk about supplements, and while some can be a healthy addition to your diet, some are more powerful (and safer) than others. My favorite is magnesium—a powerhouse supplement that brings a long list of benefits.
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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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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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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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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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Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year. And this fall staple of the American diet packs a powerful punch in Traditional Chinese Medicine!
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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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Lots of people think of acupuncture only when something is wrong, but our bodies work best when they’re taken care of all along.
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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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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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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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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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As we start to come out on the other side of COVID, I’ve realized acupuncture has a place in helping our community post-pandemic, too. (Of course it does!)
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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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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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Lot of people come to their first appointment wanting to know how they’re going to feel after they’re done. Here are some common things you can expect.
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Some of acupuncture’s best benefits are for less acute needs—like relaxation, emotional wellness and, yes, even looking younger.
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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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Maintaining or reaching a healthier weight is one of the most popular non-medical reasons why people turn to acupuncture. Here are four points your acupuncturist might use.
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