Acupuncture, an ancient healing technique, has been integrated into traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Within this rich tradition lies a specialized gem: auricular acupuncture. This refined practice zeroes in on […]
It is almost that time of year – flu season! Time to pull out the soup recipes, candles, blankets, and most of all, check your cabinet for Chinese herbs, which […]
Winter is coming, and for you, that might also mean a sinus infection. Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can show up from a cold, a change in weather, or […]
In traditional Chinese medicine, excess weight is often viewed as “dampness.” When an individual consumes too much food, the excess food can accumulate as dampness, placing a strain on the […]
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ at the front of your neck that can be responsible for two categories of disruptive conditions: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism involves an overactive thyroid […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
