Anxiety: How Acupuncture Can Help
Americans are an anxious bunch. It seems modern day pressures have programmed many of us to live in a state of nervous anticipation, where regardless […]
What is Anxiety? Insights from East & West
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the US. Despite very different medical terminology used by Eastern and Western practitioners, there are […]
What’s Your Depression Type?
If this question were posed in a conventional doctor’s office today, one may receive an answer such as: Major Depression or Manic Depression or even […]
Depression: TCM vs. Western
In the West, until very recently, Depression has been oversimplified and described as a chemical imbalance, mainly of the neurotransmitter Serotonin. In actuality, there appears […]
Nutrition for Heart Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. TCM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within […]
Research Update: Acupuncture and Heart Health
Researchers from the Tianjin University of Chinese Medicine tested the efficacy of acupuncture, herbs and drug therapy for heart health, and what they found was […]
The Art and Science of Cupping
By now you’ve probably heard of or experienced cupping. Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps sporting nothing but a speedo and purple cupping circles while winning gold […]
What is Tui Na?
Tui Na is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the manual manipulation of tissue between the joints. Like many other forms of […]
Seven Ways to Set and Achieve Your Goals
No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, setting goals is one way to help you get there. Often, when people have no goals, they lack […]
Start the New Year Off Right: Get Acupuncture
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when everybody makes promises to themselves known as New Year’s resolutions. But how many actually […]
Long Haul Covid: TCM vs Western Perspectives
It’s bad enough having Covid, but dealing with lingering symptoms after fighting the infection is downright unfair. Why can’t some people (actually as many as […]
What Should I Eat? Winter Food Suggestions
Traditional Chinese Medicine views things differently than other medical systems. In TCM, there are guidelines that are considered very logical when it comes to the […]
How to Boost Winter Energy with Traditional Chinese Medicine
RJF Photography Copyright.The season of winter is a time of slowing down and hibernation. According to Traditional Chinese Medical theory, the […]
Germ Theory: 101
Viruses, germs and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. According to Chinese […]
Most Common Illnesses Acupuncture is Used to Treat
Acupuncture is an ancient treatment modality that is backed by thousands of years of documented success. Unfortunately, it is often used as a treatment of […]
New research might help explain how acupuncture works
One of the theories scientists have held for many years as to why acupuncture works to alleviate chronic pain and other ailments is called the […]
Stay Healthy, Stay Hydrated
We’re all hearing it, remember to stay hydrated, but why? Well for starters, did you know that your body weight is nearly 60% water? Drinking […]
What is EFT Tapping?
Emotional Freedom Technique (also referred to as EFT or Tapping) is a form of psychology that uses physical tapping techniques to combine the mind, body […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Breast Cancer
According to the Worldwide Breast Cancer Association, breast cancer affected nearly 1.5 million women and men in 2010. And unfortunately, that number hasn’t decreased by […]
Effects of Acupuncture on Quality of Life in Patient with Depression
A study published by the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and conducted by the West China Center of Medical Sciences in 2015, found acupuncture treatments […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Tips from Chinese Medicine
For more than 30 years, October has been recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This effort to raise awareness and funds for research can be […]
Acupuncture and Depression
A study published by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of depression. For the study, rats were […]
Foods to Help you Overcome Anxiety and Depression
Did you know that eating healthier foods gives you a better chance to reduce your depressive symptoms? Eating a diet of processed food does more […]
Which Migraine Are You?
Migraines affect about 10% of people worldwide. Anyone who suffers from migraines can tell you, as far as headaches go, migraines are in a class […]
Western & Eastern Medicine Treatment Approaches to Headaches
According to Eastern Medicine thought, there are many paths up a mountain. In this article we will be discussing headaches and how both Eastern and […]
Natural Ways to Alleviate Headaches from an Eastern Medicine Perspective
When you get a headache what does it feel like? Is it dull, nagging, aching and lasts all day? Is it sharp, stabbing, throbbing and […]
Acupuncture and Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms: Depression
Acupuncture is known to be one of the cures to combat symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. SAD affects millions of Americans a year and can […]
Acupuncture for Wellness
Should I get acupuncture if I’m not sick? This is a question people often ask. For more than 2,500 years practitioners of acupuncture & Oriental […]
CURE OR PREVENTION?
Billions of dollars are spent every year looking for the cure to disease, whether cancer, AIDS, heart disease, or any of the other devastating afflictions […]
Women’s Health & TCM
In TCM theory, weakening of key female reproductive health aspects might be linked with genetic defects, overwork, too little rest, injury from too much menstrual […]
Moxibustion and Dysmenorrhea
“A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood” -Chinese Proverb A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
5 natural Ways to Improve Women’s Health
Egg healthGetting pregnant can be frustrating when it isn’t happening as easily as planned. There are many reasons you could be dealing with a difficult […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Massage for Athletes
It is probably not surprising that massage can be beneficial for athletes. Those of us that ask a lot from our physical bodies on a […]
Why You Should Get Regular Acupuncture Treatments
Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows […]
Acupuncture and Headaches
Headaches are among the most common disorders of the nervous system, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is estimated that half to three […]
Seven Ways Acupuncture Can Help Men’s Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been around for nearly 3,000 years. It combines nutrition, herbs, acupuncture and other modalities […]
5 Essential Oils to Use With Your Self-care
Essential oils can work wonders on the body when combined with massage and other healing modalities. Each essential oil has their own distinctive properties that […]
Healthy Aging for Men: A Chinese Medicine Approach
June is Men’s Health month, a time to highlight the need for more awareness of men’s health issues. Given that men have shorter life expectancies […]
Acupuncture for Insomnia
Nearly 30% of American adults struggle with chronic insomnia, and that percentage increases with age. Standard treatment includes sleeping pills and cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy […]
Acupuncture for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most expensive and exhausting ailments of our time. It’s the 6th most costly condition in the United States, costing […]
5 Benefits of Acupuncture Care
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is practiced in many different forms which include herbal remedies, cupping, and massage, which have all […]
Viva La Vagus Nerve: Acupuncture and VNS
The Vagus nerve has achieved near rockstar notoriety in the world of health these days, while having nothing to do with a certain high energy […]
Acupuncture for Migraine Relief
Migraines are ranked the 3rd most common disease in the world, affecting at least 12 % of the world’s population. If you don’t suffer from […]
Herbal Spring Cleaning: 3 Surprisingly Powerful Herbs for the Liver
Timing is everything. Nature knows this and teaches us if we are paying attention. From winter to spring we can witness a drastic change in […]
More Than Meets the Ear
“My, what big ears you have!” “All the better to hear you with!” Or, if you’re a Chinese Medicine practitioner: “All the better to live […]
Acupuncture: Effective for Diabetes?
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the US and cases are rising at an alarming rate. As of 2020, over 10% […]
Menopause & Acupuncture: Easing the Transition
Menopause, for some women, is a welcome transition to the post-reproductive phase of one’s life. However, it has gotten a bad rap due to the […]
Effortless Healing: Can Imbalances Clear Up On Their Own?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but…..there are a few things to consider when relying on our ‘natural propensity towards health’. The most important of […]
Can Acupuncture Help With Diabetes?
Did you know that acupuncture can be a powerful ally for people who have various types of Diabetes? It’s true…let me explain how an acupuncturist […]
Acupuncture Can Alleviate Back Pain
Did you know that Acupuncture can alleviate Back Pain? The prevalence of back pain and the number of patients seeking care with complementary and alternative […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Empower Your Heart With Your Kidneys!
This Valentine’s day, whether you celebrate romantic love with a partner, enjoy the love of family and friends, or simply go on with life, marking […]
Acupuncture Can Alleviate Anxiety
Anxiety is an increasing problem worldwide. A 2009 WHO World Mental Health Survey found that anxiety was the most prevalent form of mental health disorder. […]
Acupuncture and Your Metabolism
A study published by The National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health looked at the effects of acupuncture on the regulation of lipid and […]
Acupuncture and Men’s Health
In a study published by the National Institute of Health, researchers looked at the effectiveness of using acupuncture to relieve the symptoms of chronic […]
GERD Awareness
Did you know that acupuncture can help with a number of digestive issues? Yes, it’s true! Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently […]
Pickles ~ Chinese Medicine Style
Winter is upon us and for many of us, especially those in the northern climates, this means preparing for winter, the right way. Historically, one […]
What Is Acupuncture?
I get a lot of questions from people in and out of my office about acupuncture. Everyone has heard of it but very few people […]
Some things are worth working hard for, and this was one of them!
My work here is done…well not quite, maybe it’s just starting! Acupuncturists in the U.S. traditionally practice with a Masters degree in either Traditional Chinese […]
6 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter
6 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter Wow, I feel like the plague has hit Hudson, WI! It seems like everyone is coming in with […]
A Moment of Gratitude
A Moment of Gratitude It is the season of gratitude and while I try to stay in a grateful state of mind year round, I […]
Is the Absence of Illness the Picture of Health
Is the absence of illness the picture of health? I think we can all agree that when you stop to think about the question the […]
Headache Sufferers Unite!
Headaches are a nuisance for some and downright debilitating for others. They can slow us down by making it hard to concentrate and interact. If […]
Your Personal Weather Report
When I don’t feel good and ask an acupuncturist what’s wrong, why does it sound like they are doing a weather report? Cold-damp, damp-heat, blazing […]
Acupuncture Jargon
Like most professions acupuncture has its own set of vocabulary. Unfortunately, it comes from a very different culture than our own and is sometimes hard […]
“She keeps talking about my qi, do I even have qi? What is it and why does she keep trying to move it?!”
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the human body is made up of building blocks. They are Qi (pronounced: Chee), Blood/Fluids, and Essence. Qi: Sometimes it […]
Can we address NEEDLE-PHOBIA???
The needles used by an acupuncturist are a fraction of the size of a hypodermic needle used to give routine shots. And can we be […]
I have a point to pick with you!
The body has this amazing web-like structure of channels that beautifully interconnect all of our organs and tissues. Along these channels are points in which […]
Acupuncture: A Jab Well Done
What is acupuncture anyway? As soon as I tell people that I am an acupuncturist one of two things happens: either I hear all about […]