Something has been nagging at me to write this article for some time now, tapping me on the shoulder, whispering in my ear so to speak. According to RAINN.org, https://www.rainn.org/statistics “Every 109 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 8 minutes, that victim is a child. Meanwhile, only 6 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will…
Tag: Acupuncture
The change of seasons presents an excellent opportunity for self reflection, introspection, and renewal. The Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine associates all energy and substance to five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element corresponds to a particular season. Autumn is characterized by the Metal element. At this time of year,…
Cupping is a method of treatment that has been used by the Chinese people for thousands of years. A cup made of plastic, glass, bamboo, or the earliest known device being an animal horn, is attached to the skin using negative pressure to create local congestion. The placement of suction cups upon the skin brings…
Shonishin is the Japanese form of acupuncture for infants and children. Shonishin does not involve using acupuncture needles. Instead, hands, fingertips, q-tips, and soft toothbrushes are used to help soothe and comfort. Infants and children typically respond quickly. These techniques can be used for people of all ages, although more time and persistence is needed for adults as we…
The original intention of Chinese medicine is not only for the treatment of dis-ease, but as preventative medicine. This article will focus upon moxibustion, a warming type of therapy using a particular herb.
Over the years I have been asked many questions about acupuncture, such as; how does acupuncture work? Are you putting needles into nerves? Do I have to believe in it? Well, how does acupuncture work? I honestly don’t think anyone truly understands… Let’s begin somewhere near the beginning, but please understand that this information is a…
People come into the office for treatment of various conditions, especially pain. For example, discomfort, pain and misalignment at the upper back, especially “between or under the shoulder blades” is very common… Why? Is it posture, work related, stress related, emotional, everything we can possibly think of? Within the context of Chinese medicine, pinpointing the source does not matter because every aspect of an individual’s being is taken into account in order to provide thorough treatment.
Recently, I was asked by three people for information about what they could do to address their most recent health concerns; physical stress injury, alcohol recovery & stress, and follow up after Lyme disease. Since two of the people do not live here, I wanted to send a few ideas that they could easily do at home to add to their regimen. Even though each person is very different, the common thread is inflammation.
Allergies are commonly experienced in the Spring and Fall and can be very disruptive to life. A common question people ask is, can acupuncture help ease or eliminate allergies? The answer is yes, Chinese medicine and acupuncture helps reduce inflammation, clear phlegm and strengthen and regulate the immune system. There are a few things that we can do for ourselves at home as well. Click Read More for a few ideas:
Signed up for an athletic event this year? Most people seek out an acupuncturist to treat injuries and address pain. While Chinese medicine and acupuncture is a good choice for such treatment, it also effectively addresses athletic training and recovery, specifically in the areas of circulation, respiration, nutrition and digestion, and to nourish the fluids and blood.