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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 […]
Functional Acupuncture vs. Community Acupuncture
What is functional-style acupuncture? Functional style acupuncture is a form of acupuncture that was created to treat the source of the problem, not just the symptom. It was designed to improve function of the organs, nerves, glands, and circulation. Increasing function can reduce, or even eliminate, symptoms. This type of […]
Caffeine
What is Caffeine? Caffeine is an alkaloid chemical that occurs naturally in many foods and beverages, and in modern day is often added to others. It stimulates the nervous system, slightly increases metabolism, is diuretic (causes water loss), decreases sleep time, raises fatty acids in the blood, increases the output […]
Acupuncture and Back Pain | Acupuncture in Milwaukee, WI
One of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture is for some sort of back or back related pain. Over 80% of adults in the US will experience back pain at some point during their lives*. Back pain can occur along any part of the spine and often shoots (or […]
How do I get started with acupuncture?
A common and very good question that we hear. There are some exact steps taken to discover if a person is a candidate for acupuncture…and then sorting out what to do once we find out the person is a candidate. First, we normally will take a few minutes on the […]
Acupuncture and Alleriges
Another winter has passed and everyone seems so ready for spring to arrive. What’s not to love? Warmer weather, longer daylight hours, songbirds return, and the whole world of plant life springs into action with bright green buds and colorful blossoms. For some of us, however, this time of year […]
Beginning on February 16th, we officially move into the year of the Dog.
The exact origin of Chinese New Year is too old to be traced, but many explanations still exist. One idea is that the holiday originated when a beast named Nian (which means year in Chinese) came out the night before the new year and started to prey on the people […]
Oriental Medicine and Summer Heat
The concept of Summer Heat is well known here in the Midwest, especially when it includes humidity. Those long, hot, humid summer days- often after a few days of rain and slightly cooler temps- leave one feeling sweaty, tired, thirsty and out of sorts. In Chinese Medicine, "Summer Heat" is […]
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