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...
How Different Types of Cupping Can Help
Cupping is an ancient therapy dating back 2,000 years that was used in Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East to help with pain, inflammation, circulation, detoxification and relaxation. In fact ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics depict cups in reliefs. Cupping is still used to this day in a very similar fashion Chinese Medicine...
Acupuncture for Pediatrics
With the change of the season approaching we are now entering the season of sniffles, head colds and the flu. It is an awful season for adults, but for kids, it can be really devastating. Missed school days leave little ones behind. Not to mention missed school days are missed work days for mom and dad. And sickness is easily spread to...
How To Get The Most Out Of Acupuncture
The physiological and psychological benefits of acupuncture extend beyond an immediate acupuncture session; health benefits go into effect after each acupuncture session and continue throughout the day, sometimes even for days. This manifestation of well-being than postulates what activities should be avoided after a session to maintain...
