Back pain is a problem. It’s one of the top ailments people complain about and seek treatment for. In fact, WebMD estimates that 80% of people will have back pain at some point in their lives. Conventional medicine uses pharmaceuticals to temporarily control pain, along with rest to prevent further injury and allow for recovery.… READ MORE
The summer heat invasion is about more than just making it through 100+ degree temperatures and slathering on sunscreen. A surprising number of people get colds in the warmer months, which can be just as miserable in the summer as in the winter. Acupuncture and herbs not only relieve summer cold symptoms, but they can also… READ MORE
Caffeine may sound good to get your brain moving, but it’s effects are not long lasting and it provides little if any other benefits. In contrast, my daily morning brew is corrective. In other words, it’s ingredients are Chinese medicinal herbs, which act to strengthen and support the body’s natural functioning. Caffeine is additive. It… READ MORE
Acupuncture effectively treats a wide range of health conditions, but when is it beneficial to combine acupuncture and weight loss into one program? It’s always best to consult with a medical professional before starting any weight loss program, but here are a few key ways and times that acupuncture and weight loss go hand in hand.… READ MORE
In acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine, insomnia is a symptom of an imbalance in the body rather than a disorder in it’s own right. There are ear and body points that address sleep directly, however, it’s most important to get to the source of the problem which usually involves more complex root causes. Over time,… READ MORE
The cost of poor sleep is higher than you think. In addition to chronic fatigue, difficulty focusing and irritability, insomnia depletes the immune system making you more susceptible to colds, viruses and infections. In a 2015 study, Aric A. Prather of the Center for Health and Community at the University of California, San Francisco “experimentally exposed… READ MORE
