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Migraine Relief with Acupuncture
Last week, I had the pleasure of being a part of the Advanced Care Hospital health expo and visiting with many of the employees and their families. The most commonly asked about condition was...
Auricular Acupuncture
I'm a huge fan of using acupuncture points around the ear, but my patients are often confused why I choose to use points in this area when they're coming in for something like foot pain. What Is...
Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling – What’s The Difference?
Dry needling is increasing in popularity. In 2016, dry needling by physical therapist in Montana became legal and now chiropractors are beginning to add it to their scope of practice as well. So,...
The Many Health Benefits of Ginger
I have to admit I was pretty excited when we finally got a good layer of snow here in Billings, but I'm a baby when it comes to the cold weather! Luckily, there's a very popular Chinese herb (that...
New Year’s Resolution: Stop Smoking!
With a new year, many people make resolutions for a happier, healthier life! For many, this resolution may be to stop smoking. This is no easy task, but thankfully, there are lots of tools available...
Acupuncture & Weight Loss
With the holidays right around the corner, many feel stressed about the extra pounds that come with all those holiday treats. Often, I'm asked if I can do acupuncture for weight loss. Here's the...
Sciatica
What is sciatica? Sciatica is pain, numbness, or tingling due to a problem with the sciatic nerve. The pain often starts in the low back and extends down into the glute, thigh, and even all the way...
Chinese Herbs – Are They For Me?
For thousands of years, people in China relied on acupuncture and herbs as their primary medicine. They created herbal formulas to address all kinds of health concerns because this was their only...
Gua Sha for Pain Relief
The aftermath of gua sha may look a little intimidating at first, but the benefits of this dermal friction technique make the discolorations more than worth it. Gua sha is often used to relieve both...