Move Your Qi!
TweetThe liver is responsible for the smooth flowing of Qi (life force) throughout the body. When the liver functions smoothly, physical and emotional activity throughout the body also runs smoothly. So, for optimum health, move your Qi! Stretch – The liver controls the tendons. According to Oriental medicine, the liver stores blood during periods of rest and then releases it to the tendons in times of activity, maintaining tendon health... Read More
Treating Irritability and Moodiness with Acupuncture
Tweet Everyone suffers from irritability and moodiness from time to time, but if you find that a short temper and frustration are becoming a constant issue for you, then acupuncture may be able to help. Often irritability and moodiness are the consequence of chronic stress in your life. Over time these emotions can progress into more serious emotional conditions such as anxiety and depression as well as other health conditions such as digestive problems,... Read More
Staying Healthy This Season
TweetSeasonal changes affect the body’s environment. As we move gradually from Winter to Spring, patients are still coming in with colds/flu. Good lifestyle and hygiene habits are proven to reduce your risk of getting sick. Wash Your Hands– Studies have shown that one of the main reasons that we catch colds and flu in cold weather is that we are indoors and in closer vicinity to others. Protect yourself by washing your hands regularly... Read More
Acupuncture, the Natural Cold and Flu Remedy
TweetThis year there will be 1 billion colds and 95 million cases of the flu in the United States alone. While the misery of cold and flu season might be inevitable, one thing is changing: where we look for relief. Acupuncture to Get Better Faster – If you have already come down with a cold or the flu, acupuncture treatments can help relieve symptoms you are currently experiencing including chills, fever, body aches, runny nose, congestion,... Read More
Interesting Acupuncture Facts
Tweet Here is some historical highlights of where acupuncture needles came from, how they evolved, and how they are used today: *The earliest acupuncture devices were made of stone. These were not used to pierce the skin, but rather to press on acupuncture points. *Before metal needles, historians think thorns, bamboo slivers, or sharpened bone were used to stimulate acupuncture points. *The oldest acupuncture needles found date to A.D. 600. These... Read More
Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation
Tweet Acupuncture has been used to treat skin complaints and reduce signs of aging for centuries. In fact, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture, has a recorded history going as far back as China’s Sung Dynasty (960AD – 1270AD), when the Empress and the Emperor’s concubines used it to engender beauty and good health. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture can improve muscle tone, increase collagen production, tighten... Read More
Study: Acupuncture Lessens Depression Symptoms During Pregnancy
Tweet A great alternative for pregnant women who feel depressed. A Stanford study shows that acupuncture lessens depression symptoms: Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers. The study authors, led by Rachel Manbar, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, said they hope the results will... Read More
Study: Acupuncture May Change the Way the Brain Perceives Pain
Tweet Check out this Time Magazine article on recent research showing how acupuncture works: The idea of pricking your body with needles in order to relieve pain seems nothing if not counterintuitive, but thousands of acupuncture patients swear the treatments are effective in addressing pain of all kinds. But how does it work? How much of the relief is due to the placebo effect — the mere perception that the needles are actually dulling pain... Read More
Treating Seasonal Depression with Traditional Chinese Medicine
TweetClinically referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the winter blues can weigh you down during the dark months of the year. An estimated ten million Americans (two-thirds of them women) suffer every year. Symptoms include depression, irritability, headaches, fatigue and lethargy, increased appetite, carbohydrate cravings, difficulty concentrating, and decreased libido. In the Western world, it is thought that because people... Read More
Late Summer: Preparing for Less Light
Tweet Chase the Blues Away As the days are getting shorter, we are just beginning to experience less daylight. For many people, depression or melancholy can begin to set in. It’s important to manage these feelings from a psycho-emotional standpoint, perhaps with a therapist or meditation practice. Below, I will introduce a meditation exercise that is great for stress reduction, relaxation and is something you can even practice on the subway! As... Read More
