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Tis’ The Season To Quell Stress and Anxiety With Acupuncture

November 6, 2018

The holiday season is upon us, and while everything may appear to be merry and bright filled with family traditions and warm laughter, many women suffer from stress and anxiety around this time. Women take on many of the burdens of the holidays — from decorating the home and shopping…

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6 Tips For Staying Well This Fall

October 9, 2018

Transitioning from summer to fall represents not only a seasonal change from warm to cool weather but, in Chinese medicine, it is going from alive and boundless yang energy to more of a laid-back and quiet energy of yin. The autumn is also a time for cold and flu season…

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Cultivate Healing Through Functional Medicine and Acupuncture

September 6, 2018

Acupuncture on its own is a powerful modality, and functional medicine on its own is healing people — and together — they’re changing the scope of the current medical model. Whether you consider these medical disciplines trendsetters or ahead of their time (Chinese medicine is actually quite ancient), they continue…

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What is Functional Medicine?

June 12, 2018

The western approach to medicine has been widely scrutinized because it’s based more around the insurance system and not so much around effectively treating patients. Doctors have limited time with their patients, while symptoms are often overlooked, and pharmaceuticals vastly overused. While western medicine does have its issues, it’s amazing…

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The Best Perk of Acupuncture and Musings on Functional Medicine

May 11, 2018

Traditional Chinese medicine, which encompasses both acupuncture and herbal medicine, is an ancient healing modality that treats the whole person without neglecting or bandaging symptoms often found in western medicine. Acupuncture is a mindful practice that asks you to become more in tune with your own body as it begins…

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Step Into Spring and Leave Your Seasonal Allergies Behind!

March 9, 2018

The springtime season is such a reprieve from the dull and dreary winter weather. The winter leaves us a little vitamin D deprived and perhaps a bit creaky and bulkier from the hibernation we’ve experienced! Luckily for us, spring ushers in warmer weather to thaw out and soak in the…

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Acupuncture To The Rescue In Cold And Flu Season

February 6, 2018

It’s cold and flu season, and it’s been cold and flu season now for a while. The winter months are great for challenging our immune health, as it puts to work our body’s security detail and our first line of defense to combat the gamut of nasty bacteria and viruses.…

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Acupuncture And Female Hormone Balancing

January 10, 2018

As a female, hormone balance can be as tough as the quest for finding the holy grail. Hormone imbalances, especially in women, can cause a myriad of symptoms and disorders, including: Migraines Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) PMS Insulin resistance Acne Breast tenderness Painful menstrual cycles Endometriosis Weight gain Hair loss…

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What You Need To Know About Chinese Herbal Medicine

November 7, 2017

Chinese herbal medicine has been a healing tradition, tracing all the way back to the third century BC. Because of its high effectiveness, it complements acupuncture and further supports a patient’s healing. Acupuncture benefits are gaining clinical acceptance in the west, and many practitioners use both acupuncture and herbs as…

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All About Auricular Acupuncture

October 25, 2017

There are many different forms and techniques of acupuncture; it’s not just simply, acupuncture. Among the variations, there is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese acupuncture, five elements, and auricular (ear) acupuncture. You may not be familiar with the different techniques, but it’s mostly a personal preference; what works for some,…

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