Acupuncture for Autoimmune Diseases
In today’s world, chances are high that you know of someone living with an autoimmune (AI) disease, or you may have an AI condition yourself! Autoimmune disease refers to an illness where the body tissues can’t “recognize friend from foe” and they begin to attack the body’s own immune system. Common symptoms include general...
Moxibustion for Menstrual Pain
It is estimated that about 45% to 72% of women suffer from primary dysmenorrhea (Yang et al., 2017). The term primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that typically begins before and is relieved soon after the onset of menstruation, and is thought not to be caused by any underlying diseases. Secondary dysmenorrhea, on the other...
Energizing Substitutes for Coffee
Do you love the energy boost you get from your steamy cup of coffee, but hate the crash after? Coffee isn’t unhealthy when consumed in moderation, but there are side effects to drinking your regular cup of Joe. Although the recommended daily maximum for coffee is 3–4 cups (equivalent to 400 mg of caffeine), that may be too much for...
Acupuncture for Male Infertility
Treatments in the world of fertility typically focus on the woman: understandably so, since conception requires so much production and coordination from the female reproductive system. However, we now know that infertility is not just a female problem! Male factor infertility is solely responsible in about 20% of infertile couples and...
Keeping Up with New Years Resolutions of Health
As the first month of the new year draws to a close, many of us have made little progress on our resolutions like getting in better shape, eating healthier, or just wanting to feel better. If you have ever tried shedding a few pounds, becoming more physically active, or simply leading a healthier lifestyle, you know that it’s not always...
Natural Relief for Post-Travel Illness
With January nearing its end, many of you have returned from your vacation travels and are back at work and school. While unpacking the souvenirs and gifts from your travels, you may realize that may not be all that you’ve brought back. Traveling to a foreign country is a privilege everyone should experience at some point in their...
Auricular Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain
Pain, whether chronic or acute, can be debilitating. When faced with pain, most people will reach for the over-the-counter painkillers or call their doctor for a prescription for something stronger. If it’s bad enough people will stay home from work and rest until the pain goes away. That formula works for the general...
Essential Oils for Labor and Birth Support
The use of aromatherapy and essential oils during childbirth is associated with a better labor outcome. According to an 8-year study done with over 8,000 mothers at a hospital, women who used aromatherapy to reduce anxiety and/or fear used less epidural pain relief and had a higher rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery. Spontaneous...