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Posts Categorized: Acupuncture

Five Natural Methods to Induce Labor

Having a baby? Congratulations! By the end of month nine, moms-to-be are more than ready to meet their new bundle of joy. If you’re looking for natural ways to induce labor, here are a few methods that just might work: Eat “THE” Salad While it’s not proven by science, women have claimed to go into… Read more »

Benefits of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

Are you dealing with an ailment or injury that just won’t go away? One of the ways to promote healing within your body is to turn to acupuncture. It’s an ancient alternative medical practice that relies on the use of tiny needles to treat mild to moderately severe ailments and injuries. It balances the energy… Read more »

Top Three Things to Remember Before Your Acupuncture Appointment

If you’ve decided to tap into the numerous benefits of acupuncture—from improved health and stress reduction to pain relief—congratulations! This treatment, which has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, will make a positive change. However, if it’s your first time, you may not know what to expect. Here are three things to remember before… Read more »

Technology that Makes Women’s Lives Easier

You use apps to track your workouts, order healthy food and check in with friends. But did you know that apps can also help you track your menstrual cycle and fertility? We’re excited to share some new technology for women that can help you manage your health. There’s an App For That Fitbit: Female Health… Read more »

What to Expect During Your Acupuncture Session

Whatever it was that brought you to this point to consider acupuncture – physical pain, infertility, indigestion, anxiety or stress – you’ll soon be on your way to recovery in the hands of a professional acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a safe and natural healing practice that treats many health conditions, and more people are catching on… Read more »

Understanding What Acupuncture Can Treat

If you’ve been following our blog, you probably have a good understanding about how acupuncture works and how long it’s been a method of treatment. But, if you’re still learning about this unique practice, you may be wondering about what acupuncture can actually treat. We have created a list that breakdowns some of the many… Read more »

Determining the Number of Acupuncture Sessions You Need

Many people have one question when seeking an acupuncture treatment: How many treatments will I need? The number of acupuncture sessions that you need is dependent on what you are being treated for and how long it has been a health concern for you. Acute conditions such as a sprain or back pain, as a… Read more »

How Acupuncture Works – Understanding the Basics

323-620-4934If you’ve never had an acupuncture treatment before, you may be wondering: what’s this all about? Getting stuck with needles and lying still for 30 minutes doesn’t exactly seem relaxing! It’s easy to be skeptical but acupuncture is actually a 3,000-year-old treatment option that can aid with a number of ailments, from physical pain to… Read more »

Commit to Quit: How Acupuncture Can Help You Stop Smoking

If you’re reading this, then you’ve decided that it’s finally time to quit smoking. Congratulations! But as you may know, quitting isn’t always as easy as simply being determined. Sometimes people need a little extra help. If you’ve tried everything from patches to pills and nothing has worked for you, then there might be one… Read more »

Cupping: Not Just for Olympic Athletes

If you have been watching swimming events at the Olympics this summer, you probably noticed the red circular blotches on some of the competing swimmers’ backs. No, those aren’t the tentacle marks caused by a fight with an octopus looking to win the gold, they are actually cupping circles. Several of these swimmers, including record-setter… Read more »