The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ at the front of your neck that is responsible for two categories of disruptive conditions: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism involves an overactive thyroid gland […]
By targeting the various physiological pathways of our body, acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system. This relationship produces biochemical changes that may affect neurotransmitters in muscles, the spinal cord, and […]
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a large sliding hinge within your jaw, often overlooked until it brings about discomfort. Inflammation in the TMJ can lead to considerable discomfort, severely affecting […]
Restlessness, exhaustion, and difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both are all symptoms of insomnia. We all know about the importance of sleep and unfortunately, 70 million Americans suffer from […]
Moxibustion – This fancy word is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that involves burning moxa on or near a body’s meridians and acupuncture points. Moxa is a collection of […]
Anyone who has experienced a migraine before understands how severe the throbbing or pulsing pain that can coincide. Migraines are intense, debilitating headaches that affect more than 10% of individuals […]
Anxiety is the most common “mental illness” in the United States. Almost one out of every five adults faces an anxiety disorder. Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture are two treatment […]
On average, over 60% of Americans experience at least one gut-related symptom each week. Gut issues can be annoyingly complex. There is not often a ‘magic pill’ and to truly […]
Running nose. Persistent sneezing. Itchy eyes. Most of us by now are thinking of annoying allergies. Some of us might only have these symptoms as a part of seasonal allergies […]
Does acupuncture really work? How is it possible that sticking a few needles into someone who has chronic pain can relieve the pain? Or help a woman conceive? Or make […]