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Expert insights on acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and natural healing from our experienced practitioners.
The Five Branches of Oriental Medicine
Did you know that there are actually four branches of Oriental medicine in addition to Acupuncture? Ancient physicians of Oriental Medicine theorized that the human body is designed to last 120 years and developed ways to actually heal the body and improve it's function. Branch 1: "Right Thinking" The first branch […]
Menopause and Oriental Medicine | Acupuncture in Milwaukee, WI
Various health concerns for many of our female patients include the symptoms of menopause: hot flashes, irritability, weight gain (or the inability to lose weight), irregular/missed/extra periods, skin dryness/rashes, sleep issues, worsening PMS, fatigue, and the loss of interest in sex. These symptoms can be very concerning, especially when they occur […]
Restoring yourself after the holidays
Over the holidays, it seems that our hustle and bustle to get the perfect gift for those we love has left us lacking in one of the most amazing things we can have in life: quiet. I can’t tell you how many patients have told me the half hour on […]
Healing Reaction: What is it?
A healing reaction is your body's physical response to a healing stimulation. For whatever reason, when your body starts to heal, sometimes it needs to "unravel" troubles that it has accumulated over time. Not everyone experiences healing reactions, and most are tolerable, but we've noticed that there is a direct connection between the […]
Liver Function
The liver and its many activities: Many times patients are told by an acupuncturist in our office that their symptoms are partly or completely due to the liver having problems. Although it is not the root of all evil, the liver has 600 functions, so when the liver falters it can […]
Cell phones and your health
Warning: given that everyone uses a cell phone and keeps it relatively close to their body at one point or another any given day, the following may be controversial. It turns out that the wave upon which sound is carried from a cell tower to your cell phone is close […]
Soothe summer aches and pains | Acupuncture in Milwaukee, WI
It’s finally summer here in Wisconsin and, with the warmer weather, many of us are out in the yards doing a major spruce up for the sunny summer months. All these projects can leave our bodies feeling a little worse for wear. It’s natural to feel a bit of physical […]
Stayed Hydrated in the Summer
Many things may cause you to become dehydrated, but it is especially important to stay hydrated when the temperature rises. When your body loses too much water, it cannot perform basic functions, which can have lasting effects. Signs you may be dehydrated: Dry mouth Thirstiness Fatigue Dry Skin Headache Constipation […]
How acupuncture treats sports injuries | Acupuncture in Milwaukee, WI
Over the years, we've treated many athletes for sports injuries. Acupuncture can help increase circulation to the affected area, which can help reduce healing time, and even prevent further injuries. There are four basic types of tissue in the human body: nervous system tissue, muscular tissue, epithelial tissue (thin tissue […]
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