Archive for the ‘Acupuncture’ Category
Biological Rhythms from the Lens of Chinese Medicine
Saturday, January 26th, 2019 byBlue light and insomnia How Blue Light Destroys Your Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Quality The concept of Yin and Yang is deeply rooted in Classical Chinese medicine. Yin and yang are concepts around relationship. They establish a comparative and a continuum for creating a harmonious lifestyle between humans and our natural world. Human rhythms in […]
Read More...Anxiety Relief with Acupuncture
Saturday, September 30th, 2017 bySummer has come to an end, and fall has arrived. We’ve all got quite a few last-minute plans that we’re still trying to squeeze in before the cold weather ushers in the slower paced life, even though the clock is quickly ticking down. Have to visit family? Want to take one last get-away before the […]
Read More...2017 Philly.com Reader’s Choice: Best Acupuncture in Philadelphia!
Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 byEmpirical Point Acupuncture has one again been honored with the Philly.com Reader’s Choice Award as the Areas Top Acupuncturist in 2017 – the second year in a row! We appreciate the support of all of those who voted and are truly grateful, especially since it was you – our actual clients – who voted. The […]
Read More...Essential Oils in Chinese Medicine
Monday, June 5th, 2017 byAt Empirical Point Acupuncture, essential oils may be used to complement many of our other modalities. Essential oils represent the jing, or essence of plants, and have a long, rich history in Chinese medicine. Because of the foundational nature of oils, these substances can address structural complaints as well as an individual’s mental and spiritual […]
Read More...Acupuncture and Brain Neuroplasticity: Research & Study
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 byNew research is showing that practicing acupuncture, at a high level, may result in positive changes in the brain relating to neuroplasticity, and interest in this niche is growing. Most of the time, I use this blog to explore topics that I think will interest people who are curious about trying acupuncture and Chinese herbal […]
Read More...Acupuncture For Sciatica Treatment: Facts & Benefits
Monday, December 12th, 2016 bySciatica refers to the wide range of symptoms that may result from a herniated disc, spinal compression, or bone spurs on the spine. In typical cases, a person will present with pain along the back of the leg and hip, usually on just one side of the body. This might be an aching, burning, tingling, […]
Read More...Moxibustion Therapy: Uses & Benefits of Moxibustion
Thursday, October 13th, 2016 byIf you’ve spent any time researching Chinese medicine, you might have come across a therapy called moxibustion. In general, moxibustion doesn’t get as much press coverage as acupuncture or some Chinese herbal treatments, but this soothing technique has a wealth of health benefits – especially as an adjunct to regular acupuncture sessions. It may be worth […]
Read More...Don’t Get Pins and Needles: Common Acupuncture Myths
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 byAs Westerners, it’s understandable that we approach acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments with some skepticism and lots of questions. Better to answer the questions and debunk the myths than to let misconceptions steer us away from a highly effective healing system that has been used to preserve health and promote healing for thousands of years. […]
Read More...Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies: Treat & Prevent Spring Allergies Naturally
Monday, May 2nd, 2016 byThe sun is shining, the birds are chirping and you – are you blowing your nose? Spring is the time of year for seasonal allergies. As nature starts to bloom and pollen is released into the air, allergy sufferers begin to get the itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose and sinus pressure that makes […]
Read More...The Holidays are Here. Don’t let this be you.
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 byWith the year winding down, the holiday season has us doing anything but. We’re programmed to spend the next few weeks running around, shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking, meeting end of year deadlines at work, planning and attending gatherings – leaving our carefully planned routines behind to celebrate the season with friends and family. In December […]
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