A client came in last week; she had some acupuncture treatments a long time ago and knew what to expect from an acupuncture treatment. Because this was her first treatment with me, I decided to give her only a few needles, so as not to overwhelm her. After fifteen minutes of acupressure and tui na […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the holiday season will be here before we know it. We’re all planning to eat our hearts out and gobble down hoards of turkey and pumpkin pie, with little thought of the effect on our bodies. This irresistible pleasure of over consumption can be especially tormenting to those who are […]
5 Acupuncture Points to Treat Insomnia In the clinic, I often encounter patients who list insomnia as a major complaint. These are the 5 major acupuncture points I use to treat insomnia. I call them the 5 Peaceful Sleep Points. Oftentimes, by using these points and incorporating Chinese Tui nai, cupping, and gua sha, my […]
Acupuncture to treat enlarged prostate can be very effective. An enlarged prostate causes urination problems. 40% of men over age 50 are troubled by this condition, by the age of 70, 90% man are affected. At early stages, the symptom of an enlarged prostate is frequent urination, especially at night. Later on, urination becomes difficult; […]
Acupuncture for teenagers can be a very effective method of helping teenagers with a variety of issues. I have two teenagers. Being a mom, I aware there are the many health challenges teenagers these days have to deal with, to name a few: stress, acne and lack of focus. Being an acupuncturist, I know acupuncture […]
Aging is a natural process of human life. These days, the average US life expectancy is about 78 years. That mean seniors will inevitably experience some chronic conditions, the most common of these are arthritis, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer™s disease, diabetes, flu, pneumonia, fall related injuries, and depressions. Acupuncture can help ease and lift the pains away so […]