Acupuncture for Kids
At Naturna, we treat babies as young as one week old. But what does Acupuncture treatment do for a child? How does it work? And a better question… how do you get your child to go to Acupuncture? For children in New York, a range of common ailments can impact daily living. From allergies exacerbated by the flowers of the Upper East...
What is Leaky Gut Really?
Leaky gut is a condition that has recently caught the attention of the medical and wellness community. Leaky gut is a layman’s term of describing intestinal permeability, as we have mentioned previously. In a healthy digestive tract, the walls of the small intestine create a barrier to keep the food we eat away from the rest of our...
Aiding Allergies with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Springtime allergies are notorious for plaguing New Yorkers every year. It is difficult to turn on the television and not see a commercial for some kind of allergy medicine or to walk outside and see people dodging pollen when a large gust of wind goes by. Acupuncture and herbs have been widely known to help with aches and pain as well as...
Springtime Allergy Tips and Tricks
April showers bring May flowers, but April also brings one not-so-pretty thing: allergies. As the weather warms up, the plants grow, and we get outside more, our allergies can be absolutely draining. From sneezing and skin irritation to low energy and poor sleep, here are some springtime tips for combating your pollen-fueled woes....