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Benefits of Adding Acupuncture to Your Wellness Routine

By admin | Published January 8, 2024

This is the time of year when many are looking to start (or restart) their wellness routines. Self-care Saturdays may have fallen by the wayside during the holiday season and now is the time to get back on track. As you examine your health goals and wellness priorities this year, have you considered adding acupuncture to your wellness routine?

Healing Trauma with Acupuncture

By admin | Published December 18, 2023

Trauma can be emotional or physical and carries a weight with it for those who suffer from a traumatic event and the longer post-traumatic stress that can come from it. Fortunately, we live in a time where help is available. Since acupuncture subscribes to the whole mind/body/spirit healing approach to balancing energy and achieving complete wellness, it makes sense

Posted in Acupuncture, Emotional/Psychological Disorders, PTSD, Stress & Anxiety | Also tagged anxiety, ptsd, stress, trauma Comments Off

Acupuncture for Treating Leaky Gut Syndrome

By admin | Published December 4, 2023

There are a variety of gastrointestinal and autoimmune diseases that can contribute to what is known as leaky gut syndrome. So, what exactly is leaky gut syndrome? It’s close to exactly what it sounds like. Each one of us has semi-permeable guts. What that means is the mucous lining of our intestines is designed to absorb water and nutrients

Posted in Acupuncture, Digestive Disorders, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged acupuncture, digestive health, leaky gut Comments Off

The 12 Meridians of the Body Explained

By admin | Published November 20, 2023

The meridian system is a phrase that comes up often during acupuncture treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that energy (also referred to as qi) flows throughout the body much like blood does. When this flow of energy becomes disrupted, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture and other forms of Eastern medicine work to restore the flow of energy throughout

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LED Light Therapy & Acupuncture: A Perfect Pairing

By admin | Published November 6, 2023

Acupuncture is a proven treatment option when it comes to dealing with a host of health problems, from allergies to depression to chronic pain. Acupuncture is the key to restoring the body’s energy flow and achieving balance. Acupuncturists also may use herbal remedies, acupressure massage, and other modalities like LED light therapy to enhance their treatment and get improved

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