If you struggle to fall asleep (and stay asleep) most nights, you aren’t alone. In fact, the CDC (or Center for Disease Control) officially declared sleep deprivation to be a public health epidemic in 2014. Even if this sounds like it’s a bit extreme, think of how you feel when you haven’t gotten the sleep you […]
The nine to five stress has most likely taken a toll on most people, as well as the common pains from the workplace (think neck pain, eye tension)- not to mention the general stress from your job itself. These impacts of your work environment continue to add up as time goes by, but acupuncture treatments can go […]
After your C-Section, you’ll be experiencing an immense amount of pain, difficulty moving around, and general fatigue. Having a Cesarean section is no trivial surgery, even though almost one out of three new mothers have one nowadays, whether it be for health reasons or their own choice. Balancing having a new infant in your care along […]
Some may already know vaguely what moxibustion is- the burning or heating of herbs that may accompany acupuncture. But as you may have guessed, there is a lot more to it than that. In this article, we’ll be exploring its healing powers, what it can be used to treat, as well as a brief history […]
One of the most common questions people ask about acupuncture is, “how often do I need to come in for acupuncture treatments?” The answer to this question is not quite as simple as it seems- not all ailments or issues require the same amount of care, and some issues require a more long term treatment […]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex pain condition that affects around 10 million Americans, or 2-4% of the population. The ratio of women to men with this disorder is 8 to 2, and is found in people of all ages, ranging from adults to children. The literal translation of the word is pain in the […]
So, you’ve been wondering if you should book your first series of acupuncture treatments, and you still have some questions lingering in your mind- that’s completely normal. Acupuncture is a totally different type of medical treatment than what you are used to. But you’ve heard some great things about it and want to move forward […]
Infrared heat lamps are neither a light source nor a decorative feature in my office. They are used to elevate the surface temperature of the body. This enhances body functioning on several levels. The basic concept is that the invisible waves of heat energy provided by infrared rays have the ability to permeate all layers […]
Carpal Tunnel is generally described as pain, numbness, tingling and/or electrical sensations within the median nerve distribution, which is typically the thumb and the first two or three fingers. Common symptoms experienced by those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome is decreased mobility in the hands and/or wrist area.Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Research StudiesStudies have recently […]
In short, yes, acupuncture can definitely help with your back pain. One of the most common causes of back pain is sprains and strains in the lumbar muscle, because the lower back is more susceptible to strains due to twisting and bending. When the muscle fibers are over-stretched or torn, a strain or sprain has […]