Archive for the ‘Oriental Medicine’ Category
Classical Chinese Medicine and Face Reading
Saturday, November 18th, 2017 byHave you ever had someone ask you what’s wrong when you were worried about something, even though you didn’t think your expression was revealing inner turmoil? The other person was using subtle clues in your face to pick up on your emotions. It’s quite common for people to do this type of facial reading without […]
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 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...Use of Chinese Cinnamon; Gui Zhi & Rou Gui in Herbal Medicine
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 byWith Thanksgiving around the corner and a chill in the air, many of us are getting back in the kitchen to prepare warm, comforting food. Maybe you’re the type to spend hours perfecting a butternut squash soup recipe, or maybe you’ve just been eagerly anticipating the return of a certain cult coffee flavor. From muffins to […]
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...With Gratitude on the Eve of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 byGiving Thanks On the Eve of Thanksgiving To my friends: Offering gratitude and appreciation for your unwavering support and guidance. To my clients: My heartfelt thanks for your steadfast confidence and belief. To those that visit these pages that I have not personally met: Wishing peace, happiness and a thoughtful Thanksgiving! Best Regards, Sharon
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