Did you know that more than half of people with breasts experience fibrocystic breast changes during their lifetime? Fibrocystic breasts are composed of non-cancerous nodular or glandular breast tissue, which feels lumpy or rope-like in texture, and are most common in people in their 20s to 50s. While many people may not have symptoms, some […]
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Approximately 3-4% of babies settle into breech position towards the end of pregnancy. In general, breech position is described as any position where the baby’s bottom is facing downwards as opposed to vertex position, where the baby is head down. As far as birthing options go, in the US, a babe that remains in this
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Did you know that acupuncture can be a useful tool to help with detoxification and recovery from addiction, and that Spring is the best time to detoxify? The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol is an accessible, clinically effective, drug-free adjunct therapy that greatly enhances success of recovery. This treatment consists of auricular (ear) acupuncture
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Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and are wondering what the next step should be? Chinese medicine can be a very effective way of addressing and reducing fibroids as well as the symptoms they may cause. At Five Seasons, we have years of experience helping to reduce the size and
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In need of some facial rejuvenation acupuncture? Wondering if it is possible to experience the benefits of an acupuncture treatment in the privacy, safety, and comfort of your own home? We are so excited to have Jessica Parks as part of the Five Seasons team, now offering both facial rejuvenation acupuncture as well as private
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As more and more people become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, we wanted to let you know how Chinese medicine can support you during this time. Most people who have already received the vaccination have reported symptoms of fatigue, fever, headache, muscle soreness and/or nausea within 24-48 hours after receiving the shot. These symptoms are
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This weekend, many of us were gifted a palpable sense of relief, a collective EXHALE, with the election news. Patients walked into the office on Monday with an extra pep in their step, a general lightness that has been missing this year, or these four years, for that matter. For myself and many others, we
Clinically 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. We often get the
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Despite the bright, hopeful energy of springtime, many people may find themselves suffering from moodiness, frustration, and anxiety, as these feelings are tied to the health of the liver qi, the system associated with this season. Because of our renewed sense of energy and eagerness to push forward, many of us may notice our limitations
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The Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective of Low Back Pain Low back pain is an extremely common concern, affecting anywhere from 75 to 90 percent of people at some point in their lives. It is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days at work and is one of the most common
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