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This is Your Brain on Acupuncture [Photos]

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

By targeting the various physiological pathways of our body, acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system. This relationship produces biochemical changes that may affect neurotransmitters in muscles, the spinal cord, and […]

5 Ways Acupuncture Can Help TMJ Pain

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

TMJ, aka the temporomandibular joint, is the huge sliding hinge joint in your jaw you might only think about when it is actively yelling at you in pain. TMJ can […]

Acupuncture and herbs for insomnia

Get a Good Night’s Sleep through Acupuncture and Herbs

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Restlessness, exhaustion, and difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both are all symptoms of insomnia. We all know about the importance of sleep and unfortunately, 70 million Americans suffer from […]

The Benefits of Moxibustion – from Common Cold to Cancer Symptom Relief

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Moxibustion – This fancy word is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that involves burning moxa on or near a body’s meridians and acupuncture points. Moxa is a collection of […]

Herbs and Cancer: How Chinese Herbs Can Manage The Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Improve Cancer Outcomes

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Someone you know has cancer. Now what? While many people will experience the stress of a loved one going through cancer, or may go through cancer themselves, there is a […]

4 Chinese Herbal Remedies For Migraines – And How Acupuncture Can Help

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Anyone who has experienced a migraine before understands how severe the throbbing or pulsing pain that can coincide. Migraines are intense, debilitating headaches that affect more than 10% of individuals […]

How 3 Chinese Herbal Remedies and Acupuncture Can Fight Anxiety

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Anxiety is the most common “mental illness” in the United States. Almost one out of every five adults faces an anxiety disorder. Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture are two treatment […]

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Can Help IBS – Here’s How.

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

On average, over 60% of Americans experience at least one gut-related symptom each week. Gut issues can be annoyingly complex. There is not often a ‘magic pill’ and to truly […]

Allergy Relief Through Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Running nose. Persistent sneezing. Itchy eyes. Most of us by now are thinking of annoying allergies. Some of us might only have these symptoms as a part of seasonal allergies […]

Chinese herbs and acupuncture for the management of depression

Beyond Anti-Depressants: How Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Can Help Depression

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Depression is currently the second-leading cause of disability worldwide. While we might have all had episodes of depression, the long-lasting feelings of sadness and isolation are not something an individual […]

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