Acupuncture is a Solution to Pain
Here at Naturna, our practitioners are experts in the realm of relieving pain. We know that pain is a sensory experience that all humans share. Humans behold rich and invaluable diversity, but pain is a factor that makes us alike. For most of us, we resort to quick and convenient over-the-counter painkillers. Some will visit or call their...
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...
Improving Menstrual Cramps and Fertility with Castor Oil
I was a huge fan of the Anne of Green Gables books growing up and she was often given castor oil as medicine and described the nastiness of the taste. I knew that castor oil has been used medicinally for many years but it wasn’t until working with Chinese medicine that I learned about the many health benefits castor oil provides....
What are adaptogens and how do they work?
If you hang around wellness websites and social media, you have probably heard the buzzword of the year: adaptogens. For those who don’t know, adaptogens are plants that help the body combat stressors including physical, chemical, or biological (Ducharme, 2018). Many of these herbs have been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for...
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...
Why I Love Moxibustion, and You Should Too
The other day, I was at my friend’s house when her 4-year-old daughter started to complain that her tummy hurt. My friend asked if there was anything I could do to help. I offered to rub some essential oils on her belly that are specifically great for digestion. I have many fond memories of my mother rubbing oils on my belly to rapidly...
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