You’ve probably heard it before: prevention is the best cure. This statement is no mere cliché—it’s the key to keeping yourself as healthy as possible. Read on to learn more about the importance of being proactive about your health, and how you can achieve this vital goal. Relieve stress and anxiety Maybe you had a… Read more »
Are you one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from anxiety? You may have tried therapy, medication, meditation and a number of other approaches. While all of these can be helpful, we have an additional recommendation: acupuncture. Here’s how acupuncture helps with anxiety: • In ancient Chinese medicine, an energy force called Qi regulates… Read more »
Do you ever suffer from anxiety? You may already be benefiting from acupuncture treatments for anxiety, but did you know that there’s a technique you can use to feel better in between acupuncture sessions? It’s called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and it uses some of the same principles as acupuncture to alleviate feelings of anxiety… Read more »
If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who suffer from jaw pain due to temporomandibular disorder (TMD, also known as TMJ), you might be wondering what to do to ease your pain. TMJ, often caused by unconscious jaw clenching or excessive gum chewing, leads to jaw, ear and neck pain, along with headaches, tenderness… Read more »
Acupuncture is for everyone—from babies to boomers. In fact, seniors often respond to acupuncture even better than younger people do! Here are some of the benefits of acupuncture for seniors: Acupuncture can treat a variety of issues that affect the older generation These include digestive issues like acid reflux or constipation, blurry vision, insomnia, arthritis,… Read more »
If you’ve never had acupuncture before, you probably have a lot of questions. Here is our guide to common FAQ about acupuncture: First of all, what is acupuncture, exactly? Acupuncture is a procedure rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. It involves inserting sterilized stainless-steel needles, which are as fine as a human hair, into specific points… Read more »
Like it or not, cold and flu season is upon us. If you suffer from frequent colds with sniffles, congestion, headaches or other seasonal ailments, acupuncture can offer you some much-needed relief and keep colds and the flu at bay. Here’s how acupuncture can help during cold and flu season: Acupuncture can boost your immune system Acupuncture… Read more »
Do you want clear, bright, unblemished, beautiful skin? Would you like to look younger, sculpted and refreshed? Do you want to get a good night’s sleep even though you’ve been ultra-busy? Then acupuncture is the beauty treatment you’ve been looking for. The health benefits of acupuncture can work wonders for your skin. Acupuncture isn’t just… Read more »
Between the blinding pain, the auras and the general incapacitation, migraines can really ruin your day. Learn about some causes of migraine headaches, and how acupuncture and special herbal supplements helps to prevent chronic migraines as well as relieve the symptoms of an acute attack. Hormones Many women tend to get migraines around their period…. Read more »
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 »