October – World Menopause Month
Did you know October is World Menopause Month? Ok, I know the month is almost over, but I didn’t want to miss this opportunity to bring awareness to the many options available to support Women’s health and well-being as they make the inevitable transition into menopause.
How Often Should You Get Acupuncture?
If you are considering acupuncture, you may wonder how long it will take to get you feeling better. It’s a fair question. My goal as an acupuncturist is to get you quickly on your way to health and back to living your life.
Acupuncture for Allergies
Fall allergy season is coming on soon. So this month I’m focusing on allergies, but not just the typical ragweed and seasonal allergies. Have you heard of the Alpha Gal Allergy or Alpha Gal Syndrome?
When it’s Hot, Hot, Hot – 3 ways to keep your cool
The Summer season is in full swing with abundant energy, long days and sunshine. According to Chinese medicine, Summer is associated with the element of Fire (there’s a surprise!).
3 Ways Chinese Medicine Addresses Men’s Health
We all know it’s important to pay attention to our health. This month is Men’s Health month, so we’ll be discussing how Chinese medicine can benefit men’s health.
Many health issues plague men,
How’s Your Sleep Quality? We can help!
Getting enough sleep is an essential component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, many people struggle with poor sleep quality, due to insomnia or other sleep disorders. It is generally believed that 10%–15% of the adult population suffers from chronic insomnia,
5 Ways Chinese Medicine Helps Relieve Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. I see it frequently in my clinic. Sometimes called GERD or Heartburn, it is characterized by a painful and burning sensation in the upper abdomen and chest that occurs when stomach acid moves back into the esophagus.
Springtime and Its Impact on Our Health
Spring is the season of renewal, growth, and transformation, both in nature and in our bodies. According to Chinese medicine principles, springtime is a time of change as it brings new energy,
We’ve got a New Look!
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been diligently working to update my website to make it better organized and easier to navigate. I also updated my logo, and generally cleaned things up a bit.
Chinese Medicine’s Role in Women’s Health History
This month I thought I’d share how Chinese Medicine treats Women’s Health. It is Women’s History Month after all, and Acupuncture, Herbal medicine and diet have been used to treat women’s health for many centuries.
Acupuncture provides relief for arthritis
Did you know that acupuncture can help reduce the pain associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Even though these two types of joint pain have different root causes,
What to do about the Winter blues
Do the holidays and lack of sunlight have you feeling down this time of year? If you answered yes, you’re not alone!
I’ve had many patients tell me lately that combined with the chilly weather and gray skies,