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...

Allergies Gettin’ You ‘Salty?’ Try Salt Therapy!

Salt therapy, also called halo-therapy, is all the rage these days. Spas across the country and throughout the city now offer this form of holistic healing, which aims to deliver the benefits of pure Himalayan salt in alleviating upper respiratory conditions such as sinus infections, allergies, hay fever, and asthmatic attacks. One of...

Acupuncture for Immunity

Every so often, I find that there is a shift in the collective subconscious and suddenly everyone is talking about the same thing. Maybe it has something to do with the change of season and the endless winter we’ve had to endure here in NYC, but it seems that everyone’s mind has been on their health and immunity and what can be done...

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...

How Chinese Cupping Can Help Your Skin

Last month we posted about the energetics of fall and the influence that autumn dryness could have on our health. We focused mostly on internal health conditions such as cough and constipation. As it was a topic unto its own, we left out one of the organs most affected by dryness: the skin. Diet, herbs, and acupuncture are phenomenal...

How to Strengthen Immunity Naturally to Prevent Cold, Flu, and Allergies

The fall season is a popular time to focus on strengthening the immune system to prevent cold and flu, and treat allergies. You may have seen signs at the pharmacy for the flu shot or advertisements of various antihistamines. However, by following simple health guidelines culled from Eastern medical wisdom, you can learn how to naturally...