In this fast-paced world we find it’s pretty hard to slow down. Everyday stressors are the norm and although some stress is good, too much can hurt the body not only mentally but physically as well. Work, family, finances and everything in between can start to take a toll on your health. Belo w […]
Kidney and Bladder Health & TCM
The kidney is an especially important organ in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Not only does it flush out the unwanted toxins from our body, but it is believed to support the body’s reproductive system as well as regulate the circulation of fluids in the body. In TCM, the kidney is the source of yin and yang, […]
5 natural ways to improve women’s health
Egg health Getting pregnant can be frustrating when it isn’t happening as easily as planned. There are many reasons you could be dealing with a difficult pregnancy including egg health. There are many factors that play into egg health including blood circulation, stress and hormonal balance. For improving blood and oxygen flow, try to get […]
Acupuncture and Diabetes
A research study looked at a group of obese women who were given electro acupuncture, a form of acupuncture, and found an increase in the insulin level in their plasma. A study in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice looked at 46 patients over the course of a year and found that 77% of patients saw […]
Lower back pain
I am currently treating a 74 year old man for lower back pain. He came to me for acupuncture because he was experiencing acute pain in his hip and lower back. He actually has 2 problems, the acute pain in his hip and buttock region and chronic pain in the lumbar area due to arthritis. What I […]
In need of a post Halloween detox?
This mini cleanse might come handy. And it is FREE! REVITALIZE AND SHINE. A 3-DAY CLEANSE. It is being offered by a health coach, Csilla Bischoff, in the area that I refer patients to for nutritional coaching when I feel their need is more than I can provide. She is wonderful and my patients that […]
How do you know if your baby is getting enough?
At Max’s 4 month check up, his weight percentile of 75% dropped to 50%. His pediatrician was not concerned and pointed out my lack of concern that he started at 25% and went up to 75%. Rationally, I knew he was a healthy baby and the weight charts were based on formula fed babies and that […]
TMJ and Chinese Medicine
Most TMJ sufferers probably don’t know those three initials stand for Temporomandibular joint. They may also not be aware that Traditional Chinese Medicine may successfully treat TMJ pain. TMJ is a broad term that centers on inflammation to the joint that connects the jaw with the skull. There are many causes, but they all have […]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Researchers have long suspected there is a link between the size of female babies and the risk of breast cancer later in life. Now, a new British study concludes women who were bigger and longer newborns have a greater chance of developing breast cancer. Scientists say the link is fairly small but perceptible, accounting for […]
Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Expectant mothers, even those who’ve undergone successful acupuncture treatments before conception, might wonder whether the Traditional Chinese Medicine is safe for them while pregnant. As long as they’re being treated by a licensed acupuncturist, the answer is definitely “yes.” An acupuncturist can help expectant moms cope with nausea, back pain, mood changes and other symptoms […]