Benefits of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in a Modern World
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine increase circulation, stimulate the body’s immune system, and desensitizes pain receptors. In this way, it can help with a variety of conditions, from virtually any type of pain, including chronic low back pain, migraines and headaches, to anxiety, depression, gynecological health, digestive health, allergic rhinitis, and much more.
Why do I operate my acupuncture practice on a sliding scale?
This new blog post has the intention of clarifying my fee schedule and the reasons behind charging for acupuncture treatments on a sliding scale. Here you can read why I do it, and what that means for patients on a practical level.
Dietary Guidelines Based on Your Own Chinese Medicine Pattern Diagnosis
Here you can find a general guideline of foods to eat and avoid according to you Chinese pattern diagnosis.
Basic nutritional guidelines for fertility
Nutrition is very important for fertility. There are foods to eat and foods to avoid during this nurturing time of your life. Eating plenty of dark leafy greens and good fats are wonderful nutritional sources. At the same time, avoid processed foods, caffeine, dairy, and foods with hormones.
Acupuncture treatments are eligible for reimbursement!
Acupuncture treatments are eligible for reimbursement. Major insurance companies and Medicare reimburse for acupuncture. Reimbursement depends on your insurance company and plan, but it is worth investigating with your insurer.
Seasonal Allergies
Allergic reactions are more common in the spring when the wood element is in full bloom, causing headaches, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and even spasms. For the most part, allergies are predictable, and it is important to be prepared. This post gives you some practical tips to do just that! Enjoy spring without allergies.
Living with the seasons: Spring
Spring is coming. It is just around the corner. This is the beginning. The earth is awakening and soon will be bursting with life. Spring is a time to move out of our winter cocoon and cleanse any excess or sluggishness developed in the winter. In this post you can learn about cleansing foods and other tips to live in harmony with the seasons.
Eastern and Western Views of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is one of the oldest forms of healthcare and sees that everything is connected: our environment, body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture causes physical responses and positively affects blood pressure, body temperature, immune activity and causes the release of endorphins - the body’s natural painkillers.
Five elements & five tastes
In Chinese medicine, five element theory outlines the relationship between the different elements in nature: fire, earth, metal, water and wood. Each element is associated with different body organs, colors, flavors, senses, emotions, and weather. By understanding the relationship between the five elements and the five flavors, we can better use them in our daily eating and drinking habits.
Living with the Seasons: Winter
Winter is a time to retreat and replenish your resources. In Chinese medicine, the winter is associated with the Kidneys, Adrenals and Bladder which regulate fluid metabolism, bone health, reproduction, and endocrine system. They also store our constitutional essence, and by strengthening the kidneys, we help protect and maintain our health throughout the entire year.