I read an interesting note in a WebMD article the other day: back pain is the #1 reason people turn to acupuncture. And while they didn't really back that up, as an acupuncturist, it certainly feels true.
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Did you know I got into acupuncture because of my own chronic pain? I don't get too personal here, but long before I was an acupuncturist, acupuncture changed my life.
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There are hundreds of acupuncture points in Traditional Chinese Medicine. But for me, five of them are pretty special—and one of them is a powerhouse point that’s used with almost every acupuncture treatment.
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As we start to come out on the other side of COVID, I’ve realized acupuncture has a place in helping our community post-pandemic, too. (Of course it does!)
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Fear of the unknown is a very real thing, and if your only experience with needles has been in the doctor’s office, it’s fair to be nervous about acupuncture. Here are four tips to help calm your nerves.
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Happy Earth Day! I hope you’re finding ways to celebrate and help our planet today, and that you’ve found a little sunshine while you’re outside. This year, I’m marking Earth Day with balance.
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Lot of people come to their first appointment wanting to know how they’re going to feel after they’re done. Here are some common things you can expect.
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Some of acupuncture’s best benefits are for less acute needs—like relaxation, emotional wellness and, yes, even looking younger.
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What is dry needling? It’s similar to acupuncture in that it uses needles to address pain points in the body. But that’s where the similarities end. Let’s take a look at important differences—and a word of caution.
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Maintaining or reaching a healthier weight is one of the most popular non-medical reasons why people turn to acupuncture. Here are four points your acupuncturist might use.
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Where did acupuncture come from? And how did it find a foothold in the US? The stories (real or not) are a lot more fun than what you’re expecting!
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With all of our 2020 thoughts, worrying about the common cold has probably taken a backseat this year. And that’s OK—we all have a lot in our heads right now! But let’s make sure sniffles, congestion, aches and pains aren’t there, too.
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One of the most important things I want all of my patients to remember, especially with the winter holidays in full swing, is self-care. It’s especially important this time of year, when we’re all running around checking off to-do lists.
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Whenever the seasons change, I talk a lot about the foods our bodies need to stay healthy, balanced, and ready for the weather and temperature changes headed our way. And a lot of that depends on the foods we choose to nourish our bodies.
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Many obstetricians and fertility doctors now offer or recommend acupuncture, and for good reason! Acupuncture is safe, natural and noninvasive, and it can be paired with fertility treatments or used on its own if you’re trying to conceive.
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There have been a lot of changes in acupuncture insurance coverage and payments over the past year—and that’s a great thing! As acupuncture becomes more and more recognized and proven effective, major insurance companies are regularly expanding their coverage options.
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We all know we should choose healthy foods, slow down when eating, and avoid things that trigger discomfort or make us feel bad. Yet here we are, revisiting the all-too-common nasty feelings of acid reflux, stomach pain, discomfort or GERD after eating.
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It’s always great to hear about new studies that confirm what so many of us have already experienced: Acupuncture works! And this time, we’re talking about inflammation.
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Most women are all too familiar with PMS. From mood swings, cravings and anxiety to swelling, bloating, headaches and fatigue, the list of symptoms is long and uncomfortable—sometimes even debilitating. Acupuncture is one of the best ways to minimize, relieve and even prevent PMS symptoms!
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Summer in Western New York can be fleeting, for sure. So it’s only natural that we all want to soak in as much sun as possible while we can. But if you’ve overdone it and find yourself with the dreaded summer sunburn, acupuncture can help.
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