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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...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...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...Treat Seasonal Allergy Symptoms with Chinese Medicine Naturally
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 byAfter a long, bitterly cold winter, one of the best things to do is get outside and breathe in the sunshine. Unfortunately for many Philadelphians, the warmth of spring comes with a large helping of seasonal allergy symptoms, brought on by increased levels of dust and pollen in the air. According to the American College […]
Read More...Acupuncture for Raynaud’s Disease: Eliminate Blockage & Increase Blood Flow
Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 byRaynaud’s is a serious disorder that prevents adequate blood flow from reaching the fingers, toes, ears, nose, and lips. About 5% of Americans have Raynaud’s, and its symptoms can be diagnosed as a disease, syndrome, or phenomenon, depending on its presentation and root cause. People with this disorder are prone to frequent vasospasms, or blood vessel […]
Read More...Acupuncture for Insomnia: Helping by Promoting Good Sleep
Monday, August 5th, 2013 byAcupuncture for Insomnia: Promoting Good Sleep through Chinese Medicine It’s summer. The days are looooong, and that is a great thing! But did you know that extended daylight hours can affect your sleep patterns and your ability to get a good, restful night of sleep? Additionally, there are so many other things that can affect […]
Read More...Acupuncture for Hot Flashes & Menopausal Symptoms: Effective, Alternative Treatment
Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 byAs women age – gracefully and with awe-inspiring beauty, of course! – two-out-of-three will experience sudden momentary sensations of heat, red, flushed faces and sweating. This is known as the “hot flash” that comes with menopause and it can also bring with it mood swings, rapid heart rate, chills and insomnia. The cause of hot […]
Read More...7 Must Read Cancer Prevention Tips You Could Benefit From
Thursday, June 27th, 2013 byOn a daily basis, you may not think about your chances of getting cancer – and that’s probably a good thing for your mood. But, statistically speaking more than one million people get cancer in the U.S. every year and 1 out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 women will develop […]
Read More...Battling Eating Disorders: How Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Can Help
Monday, June 3rd, 2013 byDid you know that in ancient China, eating disorders were considered to be the result of a ghost or demon invading the body? While modern science and medicine have ruled out that root cause, treating an eating disorder is still very much a battle for each patient…one that can be long, arduous and require several […]
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