Health & Wellness Blog
Expert insights on acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and natural healing from our experienced practitioners.
Immunity: what exactly is it and how is mine doing?
This is understandably a topic of interest currently. Many theories exist regarding what immunity is and what makes one's immune system more or less effective. One theory that eloquently describes immunity comes from Chinese Medicine…..as it turns out, this theory appears to be quite accurate when applied clinically with Acupuncture, […]
Our patients ask: to travel or not to travel?
PERHAPS APPLICABLE TO PEOPLE WORLDWIDE, THE FOLLOWING PSA IS INTENDED TO INCREASE OUR PATIENTS' WELL-BEING AND PEACE OF MIND ON THE TOPIC OF HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND TO MAKE THEIR TRAVEL DECISIONS EASIER. OUR HOPE IS THAT YOUR DECISIONS TURN OUT TO BE THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, CO-WORKERS […]
The MOST basic effective way to protect yourself and others in a pandemic
Ever observe another person walk out of a bathroom, PAST the sink without stopping to wash his/her hands and gasp in horror? We all have seen it, sadly. It seems some folks consider the hands "clean" if dirt is not visible. Commonly, the real dangerous stuff of life is not […]
Why symptoms?
Common very good questions people of literally any age ask as they suffer with maladies include: "Why do I have this particular symptom?" "Why won't this symptom just go away on its own?" "How long will it take for the symptom to go away on it's own?" "What should I […]
What is stress and exactly how does it affect the body?
Clinically we find that most, if not all, conditions people arrive with are related to stress of some kind. One wonders what “stress” means exactly. This a word that has many definitions but we could start with its root meaning, which the Oxford English dictionary indicates is from the Latin strictus which means […]
How sleeps affects your immune system
Patients are often surprised when we discuss the need for adequate sleep to maintain the immune system. We are all used to thinking about our diet, computer/screen habits, and supplements or herbs as having a lot to do with building a strong immune response, but – sleep? Yep! Sleep (and […]
Diet and your immune function
As the current pandemic continues to unfold worldwide, more and more people are becoming concerned with strengthening their immune systems. The web is awash with nifty supplements or special practices that promise immediate immune boosting powers. The truth is that your body—when given vibrant, healthy foods, adequate water and sleep […]
Viruses on your mind?
In recent days reports of the COVID-19 virus (commonly referred to as the coronavirus) spreading around the globe and into the U.S. has a lot of people worried about preventing and treating such an illness. The last pandemic–type virus seen in the U.S. was the H1N1 virus outbreak in 2009. […]
What does Acupuncture feel like exactly?
This a question we get very often from folks who have not had treatment previously and it is indeed a very good one to ask! Here is a brief overview of various sensations that may occur during an acupuncture treatment, related to the points used. As the point is placed, […]
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