Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – How Can Naturna Help?
Many of you might wonder how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help with endocrine disorders. Well, look no further! At Naturna, we specialize in treating many syndromes and disorders linked to fertility issues, one of which is polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and we’d love to help! For those of you who don’t know,...
Unique Benefits of Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! The next nine months will be full of excitement, revelations, and challenges. As your baby develops, your body may go through changes that all the preparation and research can’t prepare you for. Acupuncture is a proven safe and effective way to help you through this period and create the best...
Nutrition for Better Fertility Outcomes
With the holiday season drawing near, it’s easy to be tempted to eat all of the good food around us! While we should definitely enjoy our time spent with loved ones, we must also make good nutritional choices and be mindful about what we put in our bodies. Nutrition becomes even more of an important focus when we are looking for better...
Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Acupuncture has been a godsend in my struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) over the last 5 years. July 2014, I had my bags packed and was ready for a year long adventure in Europe. I was studying for two semesters as part of my graduate work at universities in both Germany and France. I lovingly said my last goodbyes to my...
Acupuncture and Self-Cultivating Activities for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Do you feel blue or down in the dumps during the long winter months and in need of relief? If so or you know someone who does, I invite you to read this blog to learn more about alternative treatments that can help provide relief. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is known to be a type of...
Electric Acupuncture and Its Benefits
Electric acupuncture (or EA) often seems intimidating or scary to patients when they see it for the first time, but it is completely safe and has tremendous benefits that enhances the effects of your acupuncture treatment. What Is Electric Acupuncture? The acupuncturist will attach small clips to the shaft of the needle and then...
Benefits of Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Patients often ask if I received acupuncture while pregnant with my daughter. You bet I did! I wholeheartedly recommend getting acupuncture throughout pregnancy. It is safe and benefits both mom and baby. (Make sure you see a licensed acupuncturist with appropriate training though -- in New York State, licensed acupuncturists are...
Acupuncture is a Solution to Pain
Here at Naturna, our practitioners are experts in the realm of relieving pain. We know that pain is a sensory experience that all humans share. Humans behold rich and invaluable diversity, but pain is a factor that makes us alike. For most of us, we resort to quick and convenient over-the-counter painkillers. Some will visit or call their...