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Research Update: Moxibustion and Dysmenorrhea
A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has determined that the use of moxibustion at specific days during a woman’s menstrual cycle can decrease pain...
Treating PMS with TCM
Every woman and her menstrual cycles are different. For some, menstruation is quick and easy, but for many, it can be difficult and painful. Premenstrual syndrome is a common occurrence for many...
Boosting Your Circulation With Acupuncture
Healthy blood circulation is a vital component of life for human beings. Without proper blood flow, life would cease to exist. Blood isn’t the only thing that’s important, it’s what the blood is...
Acupuncture for Tension Headaches
What Are Tension Headaches? Tension headaches are the most common types of reported headaches that usually consist of a dull ache in the head coupled with tenderness in ones scalp, neck and shoulder...
5 Self Care Tips for Winter
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to TCM, there are five seasons: winter, spring, summer, late summer, and fall. Each season...
Acupuncture and IVF
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1.6 percent of all infants born annually in the United States are conceived using assisted reproductive technology or in vitro fertilization. In...
Acupuncture for Autoimmune Conditions
Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States today. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease it means their own immune...
5 Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Statistics show 8 out of 10 people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically, back pain is fleeting and can be...
Plantar Fasciitis
Welcome to flip flop season! It’s finally summer! It may feel good to finally slip on those flip flops or sandals, but these types of foot wear can be tough on our feet. Sandals tend to lack the...