Acupuncture Improves Sleep: A Look into Insomnia
Making sleep a priority is practicing the highest form of self-care. Our bodies, to remain at the healthiest potential, need between 7-9 hours of sleep per night. For some, however, this amount may seem nearly impossible to achieve. A staggering 79% of Americans get less sleep than what is recommended, many of which suffer from […]
Some Midwives Suggest Acupuncture During Labor
Midwives in other areas of the world, such as Germany, are being trained to conduct acupuncture therapy while mothers are in labor. Although it is not widely used in the United States for labor purposes, other acupuncture therapies have become quite popular, especially in the recent years. This natural practice has been known to be a […]
Involve Acupuncture in Your Cesarean Healing Process
Whether you planned a Cesarean birth or received emergency Cesarean surgery, the healing process can take a toll physically and emotionally. After giving birth, mothers are forced to adapt to a new routine and way of life. They are trying to take care of a newborn and tackle daily activities with little sleep. Their bodies are […]
Quit Smoking with the Help of Acupuncture
If you’re trying to quit smoking, you know that it may be one of the hardest things that you may have to do in life. Nicotine cravings, as well as the withdrawal symptoms that include fatigue, irritability, and the gnawing desire to have just one cigarette. Although it is not as well known to help […]
How Acupuncture Can Increase Fertility
Medical professionals define infertility as being unable to conceive or remain pregnant after one year of unprotected sex. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), infertility affects about 12% of women between the ages of 15-44. Due to this large number of women with this problem, finding new ways to increase your […]
How Acupuncture Can Help Boost Your Ability to Fight off Colds This Winter
As we make our way through the winter season, one challenge so many people face is the common cold and flu. The sniffles, low energy, coughing, and even the fever- it seems like there is no escaping it. However, there are several ways to help boost your immune system, and thus making yourself less susceptible […]
Improving Your Digestion with Acupuncture
Much like everything else in life, your gut relies on balance (or homeostasis) to stay healthy. Whether it be because of an illness, emotional upset, change in diet, or a trauma, it can throw off your body’s rhythm and create an imbalance, and in turn, a dysfunctional gut. If you’re dealing with a lot of stress, […]
How Acupuncture Came to America
To begin, let’s start with a brief history of the first time acupuncture was documented. Both the theory and the practice of acupuncture originated in China, around 6000BC. Back then, instead of needles, acupuncturists used sharpened stones and sharpened bones for treatment. The earliest documentation referring to acupuncture procedures is a text called The Yellow Emperor’s […]
Why Acupuncture is Becoming More Popular for Postpartum Depression
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- […]
Acupuncture Benefits During Your Pregnancy
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, […]