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Benefits of Acupuncture in Treating Immune Deficiency

Boosting Immunity has become the buzzword of the last two years of the pandemic as everyone has examined ways to keep their Immune Systems strong to repel Covid-19. And most people understand that our Immune Systems are like the guards of the body’s cells, tissues, and organs. A strong Immune System will repel the worst of bacterial and viral invaders Continue reading

Putting Your Best Face Forward with Facial Acupuncture

Facial Acupuncture might sound like too much to try (you’re going to put needles in my face?), but it really is beneficial to overall health and wellness. In my Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture practice, I use Acupuncture points on the body to treat the underlying patterns of disharmony and local face points to address facial symptoms. Facial Acupuncture is typically Continue reading

Benefits of Acupuncture during Pregnancy

Bringing a child into the world is one of life’s greatest gifts. But, along with the anticipation of that little bundle of joy, often comes some physical challenges and discomfort that can make for a long nine months. Did you know that Acupuncture has been shown to address several issues that come up during pregnancy? Here’s what to know Continue reading

Acupuncture for Mental Health and Wellness

The conversation around mental health has become much more prominent in recent years thanks in part to the pandemic. Depression, loneliness, anxiety have all increased for many people especially in the last couple of years. Sometimes a prescription medication is needed to deal with a particular mental health issue but often, people are looking for a drug free alternative Continue reading

Three Ways Acupuncture Can Help with Menopause

For many women, the journey through Menopause can be fraught with various symptoms that can range in severity from mild at one end of the spectrum to debilitating at the other. The Menopausal transition is different for every woman and tailored treatments offered by Acupuncture can provide significant benefits. Although studies outline more, let’s look at just three of Continue reading

Benefits of Acupuncture in a Palliative Care Setting

People entering a hospice or palliative care setting bring with them a host of symptoms and emotions and often a multidisciplinary team of doctors and care providers. Research has shown that the addition of an Acupuncturist to the hospice team can be effective and impactful at providing maximum comfort and improve quality of life.

The Benefits of Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue

The Mayo Clinic describes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as a “complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months and that can’t be fully explained by an underlying medical condition. The fatigue worsens with physical or mental activity, but doesn’t improve with rest.” It’s estimated that there are more than 200,000 cases of CFS in Continue reading

Chinese New Year 2022 – Year of the Tiger

Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China for good reason. Each new year brings new energies and opportunities. The celebration begins the day after the first New Moon between January 21 and February 20 each year and lasts until the following Full Moon. These 2 weeks are a time of welcoming and aligning with the new Continue reading

Establishing Care with Your Acupuncture Practitioner

Acupuncture has a proven track record of success but if you haven’t yet added Acupuncture to your health care routine, then it’s important to note that your experience will greatly depend on the Acupuncture provider you ultimately choose. And the best way to determine the right Acupuncturist for you is to identify your specific health care needs and goals. Continue reading

Three Things to Know About Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine often go hand-in-hand. Herbal medicine is often used in conjunction with Acupuncture, as appropriate, to support the body’s healing process. Just like a traditional medical prescription, herbs are prescribed by Oriental Medicine practitioners to address a variety of health concerns. They are often prescribed as formulas rather than specific individual herbs and are tailored to Continue reading

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