Acupuncture for Allergies – IT’S AMAZING!
Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United States. They are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. with an annual cost in excess of $18 billion. More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year. Surprisingly, it is...
Postpartum: What to Expect and Helpful Insights
The postpartum or postnatal period refers to the six weeks or so immediately following delivery. During this time, the mother's body reverses the physiological changes that occurred during pregnancy. Chinese medicine recognizes the postnatal period as a critical phase in the lives of both baby and mother. It takes several months for the...
Acupuncture “Facelift” Without Surgery
Getting older is inevitable, but looking older doesn't have to be. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a non-invasive, chemical and toxin-free way to help enhance your natural beauty from the inside, with little to no side effects. The face has a direct connection to the internal organs and mirrors your mental, emotional and physical...
Complementary vs. Integrative Medicine
Naturna will soon launch a mini-video series on the topic of Integrative Medicine. This blog is written to give clarity to the subject before launching into further discussion. Particular focus is on the differences between and benefits of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. The basic definitions are as follows: Complementary...
Why Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Fertility?
Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment option for women throughout the various stages of their hormonal life cycle. It’s very good at restoring balance to the hormonal madness that may at times characterize the female reproductive system. As such, it has wide applications in the treatment of women’s health and fertility. Of...
Staying Healthy with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Winter
The winter season in New York has arrived, demonstrated by weeks of snow, rain, wind, and colder temperatures. Staying indoors and sleeping are more appealing as our bodies try to keep warm and conserve. Cravings for certain foods may also be at the forefront of our minds and bodies. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), an organ and...
Chinese Medicine and Sex — How much is too much?
Culturally, I would say that we are kinda messed up about sex. Talking about it openly seems to make people withdraw in discomfort, even when it relates to reproduction. I specialize in treating reproductive health and fertility and still many of my patients apologize when asking my opinion on suggested timing and frequency of...
Milk Alternatives: Which One’s Right for You?
Oh, the world of alternatives to cow’s milk! Alternative milk products take up almost an entire aisle of larger supermarkets these days and are covered with all kinds of confusing labels: "dairy free," "carrageenan free," "lactose free," "soy free," "organic," etc. What are these milks really made out of and which is the healthiest?...
