Health & Wellness Blog
Expert insights on acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and natural healing from our experienced practitioners.
Think you have a virus? Get a treatment ASAP
Every year millions of Americans suffer from the family of viruses we call “the Common Cold”; more still, will contract some sort of Influenza. Both of these common viral illnesses cost us greatly in time lost at work or school, the monetary cost of symptom relief remedies and, for an […]
How Acupuncture treats Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects many Americans each year; particularly affected are those living in the Northernmost states, where seasonal changes are the most pronounced. It is defined as a type of depression (or anxiety in rarer cases) directly related to the change of seasons, […]
How Weather Affects Your Health
Chinese Medicine and Environmental Changes (The Six Environmental Evils) The wacky weather patterns we have experienced so far in the Midwest during this winter of 2018-2019 have led to some interesting observations in the clinic. Many patients have been experiencing changes in their bodies that are likely related to the swings […]
Soup or Salad?
Soup or Salad: it really depends on the season! Let’s talk about why….. Soup and salad are the quintessential American lunch staples. There are so many varieties and options that you can eat them every day and not get bored. They are both quick and easy to transport and prepare […]
Fluid Metabolism in Chinese Medicine
The idea of fluid metabolism is a key one in the understanding of many health issues in Chinese Medicine. A person with healthy organ systems takes in fluids through food and drink, which are purified and dispersed to all the body in order to moisten, nourish and lubricate the tissues. […]
30 Days To Establishing Healthy Habits
Making Change Manageable Another year comes to a close and everyone is thinking forward to the next year ahead. Many of us are considering what kind of changes we might want to make to improve our health. Unfortunately, many of these well-intentioned goals get left unmet over the year’s time; […]
Acupuncture plus Chiropractic: Making the best choices for your personal health
Acupuncture and Chiropractic are both widely used forms of Complementary Medical care utilized by a large number of Americans to treat specific health complaints and maintain a level of functionality in the body. Both offer non-pharmaceutical solutions for a variety of health issues and, in light of the growing opioid […]
Using Acupuncture and Physical Therapy to Speed Recovery
There are a number of non-surgical and non-drug therapies available for helping those with injuries and pain. Acupuncture and Physical Therapy happen to be two of them that work well alone, but work even better when combined in a comprehensive treatment strategy. Physical Therapy Physical Therapy (PT) is a widely […]
Some Simple Truths about CBD oil: Separating Facts from the Hype
CBD oil (Cannabidoil) supplements are one of the hottest new trends in natural health care right now. With so many state adopting laws allowing medical (and recreational) use for marijuana, it’s no wonder that this non-intoxicating derivative of marijuana and hemp is getting so much attention. Some of that attention […]
Showing 127-135 of 202 articles
Stay Updated
Subscribe to our newsletter for health tips, wellness advice, and special offers.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.