Although 1 in 7, or 11-20%, of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, it still remains a sensitive and rather stigmatized condition. This means that there is an estimated 900,000 to 1 million women suffering each year- yet only 850,000 get the help that they need. There are a number of reasons this may be- […]
Although your first trimester can be an exciting time for many expecting mothers, it doesn’t come without its fair share of difficulties. These difficulties include morning sickness (which up to 90% of newly expecting mothers experience), fatigue, heartburn, headaches, and a lowered immune system. Because acupuncture is a natural remedy to help treat these things, […]
For most women, menopause begins in their sixth decade of life and lasts for about four to five years. Menopause symptoms range from hot flashes, anxiety, night sweats, sleep disturbances, and emotional problems due to hormonal imbalances. These symptoms can reduce your overall well being, and effect every part of your life. Due to this, […]
Once you’ve successfully reached your goals for your health and relieved the symptoms within the Acute Care level of treatment, you will be able to move onto the next level of care.Level Two: Transitional CareIf you’ve come in to heal an injury such as a sprained ankle or to help with that travelers’ diarrhea you […]
Finding out that you have a cancer diagnosis and must undergo treatment can be very scary and dealing with the side effects from chemo or other forms or treatment can make it worse. There are helpful adjunctive therapies that can be done while undergoing cancer treatment. Instead of suffering through it, you can try acupuncture, […]
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 […]