Research Update – Moxibustion and Dysmenorrhea
Research Update – Moxibustion and Dysmenorrhea A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has...
Looking to stay extra warm this winter?
BLOOD FLOW We all know that keeping your head and feet properly covered maintains our internal temperature, but what about when we feel...
Let’s explore five main food tastes.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is considered medicine. Herbal formulas mostly consist of food items like twigs, berries,...
5 Acupoints to Help You Navigate Your Stress This Winter
There are several acupressure points that are known to treat stress and stress related symptoms. It’s important to understand that...
4 Beneficial Winter Herbs to Grow and Use
Depending on where you’re located geographically, it may be that time of year where it’s nearly impossible to keep a garden thriving....
Research Update: TCM and the Immune System
A study published by the National Institutes of Health evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture for stimulating or regulating the immune...
Patient Help Sheet – Beating Stress and Staying on Task
Stress is defined as a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. It is the body’s way of signaling for...
Research Update: Electroacupuncture
A 2017 study from researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine helps to show how electroacupuncture can stimulate tissue...
3 AcuPoints for Anxiety
One of the most wonderful things about being an acupuncturist is the ability to stimulate points on my own body when I need to. If I get...
Why can’t I get motivated?
We’ve all been there - you have the best of intentions to do something positive or productive (go to the gym, make healthy dietary...