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...
Candida Overgrowth: How It Affects You And What You Can Do About It
Candida is a naturally present fungus within our bodies. It typically lives in small amounts in areas like the mouth, stomach and on our skin, and helps us out with digestion and nutrient absorption. However, when our systems get out of whack we can experience an overgrowth of this fungus, which is called candidiasis. The causes of...
Acupuncture Improves Hair Loss for Women and Men
It might be a little known fact that hair loss can impact both men and women. According to Jiang & Lui (2006, p. 32), “Forty million men and 20 million women are affected by hair loss in the United States and approximately two out of every three men are affected by hair loss at some stage of their lives”. Needless to say, this...
Postpartum Health for Moms
Congratulations on a successful pregnancy and delivery! Many women think their pregnancy journey is over as soon as they get their child is in their arms, but that is not the case. Deeply seated in Traditional Chinese Medicine is an extensive protocol for postpartum care called “sitting the moon,” otherwise known as the fourth...
Natural and Easy Approaches for Slowing Down Premature Aging and Wrinkles
It’s a fact of life that as we get older, we’ll see signs of aging in the skin. This is a normal part of life and includes fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and dark spots, sagging skin, thin skin, dry skin, and dull skin tone. This is because as we age, our skin loses elements that once made it look youthful (fat, collagen, and...
What is the difference between a postpartum doula and a baby nurse?
Ask any new parent and they’ll tell you that the postpartum period (aka “the fourth trimester”) can be a challenging time. You might luck out and have a really easy going baby who only cries when she needs to eat or has a wet diaper, falls asleep easily, and stays asleep at night for long stretches. Or, on the other hand, you may...