Why We Love Ear Seeds
At Naturna we love using ear seeds! Ear seeds (or ear beads) are tiny metal balls on adhesive tape used to stimulate the acupuncture points on the surface of your ear. They’re called ear seeds, because historically, the seeds of Vaccaria hispanica (a common flowering plant) were used in auriculotherapy - probably because they are...
Acupuncture at Naturna for the New Year
It’s the start of a new year, which means new hopes, dreams, and perhaps resolutions as well. Maybe your resolution for the year is to eat healthier or go to the gym more often. After reading this blog, we hope you’d consider getting regular acupuncture treatments as part of your New Year’s resolutions for a healthier and better you...
Easy Ways to Renew Your Body, Mind and Spirit for the New Year
The start of the new year is the perfect time to shift your mindset. Come January 1st, you feel like anything’s possible and within reach. You make resolutions and set some goals. You do some light journaling and declare: You got this! Then your ambitious New Year’s resolutions fall flat on their face. One suggestion: Instead...
How Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Can Help with Candida
Candidiasis or a fungal yeast overgrowth in the digestive tract can cause a slew of problems including: Chronic gas and bloating Constipation or diarrhea Nausea Oral thrush Frequent and recurring yeast infections, vaginitis, or UTIs Tiredness and fatigue Chronic sinus infections Rashes on skin and nails Joint...
Acupuncture Can Reduce Anxiety
The holiday season is here and for many people that means traveling, visiting family, and spending time with loved ones. It can also mean flight delays, getting stuck in traffic, rehashing old arguments, and getting trapped in an endless conversation about football, health insurance, or politics with Uncle Larry (no offense Uncle...
Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season (From Overindulgence and Stress)
This holiday season, gather with family and friends, indulge, and raise a glass without thinking: “Oh my, I’m gonna feel this later.” From Friendsgivings to New Year’s celebrations, we expect to enjoy ourselves. But during these celebrations comes the inevitable: Unhealthy overeating and the indulgent of four-hour feasts...
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...