Food as Medicine: Perilla Leaves
Perilla leaf is used as a therapeutic food around the world. Not only is it delicious and aromatic, perilla is also recognized as an...
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- 7 days ago
Acupuncture Treats Insomnia and Depression
Depressed mood, loss of interest, and reduced energy are all symptoms that characterize depressive disorders. The most prominent symptom...
- Jul 22
Acupuncture for Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow become inflamed....
- Jul 22
Food as Medicine: Spicy Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are one of the most hydrating foods next to watermelon and lettuce. They provide antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and the...
- Jun 13
Acupuncture Treats Menopause
While we often think of "hot flashes" when someone mentions menopause, individuals going through menopause experience a wide array of...
- Jun 13
Food as Medicine: Sesame Seeds
The tiny but mighty sesame seed is often used as a garnish on dishes and desserts, but the sesame seed is more than a flavor enhancer....
- Apr 7
Food as Medicine: Goji Berries and Chrysanthemum Flowers
Many of us have seen dried goji berries in supermarkets and health food stores, but may not know how to use them other than just snacking...
- Apr 1
Acupuncture Treats TMJ Pain
People sometimes talk about "having TMJ" when describing the pain experienced on the side of their jaw in front of their ears. In...
- Mar 9
Food as Medicine: Lotus Root
Many of us have seen the iconic lotus root, the dainty silhouette makes it easily recognizable when sliced and added to a dish. What we...
- Mar 1
Acupuncture Treats Acid Reflux
When we experience digestive or gastrointestinal discomfort, specifically acid reflux, often the first reaction is to reach for...
- Feb 15
Acupuncture and Chronic Pelvic and Prostate Pain
Chronic prostatitis and related chronic pelvic pain conditions may be caused by a bacterial infection, inflammation from an injury or...
- Feb 14
Food as Medicine: Ginger and Green Tea
There's nothing quite like a warm comforting beverage on a cold day. This tea latte made with ginger and green tea will not only warm you...
- Jan 19
Food as Medicine: Steamed Orange for Cough
If you find yourself experiencing a phlegmy cough, this comforting dish has been used for hundreds of years to dissolve phlegm and...
- Jan 19
Acupuncture and COVID-19 Recovery
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of those who have contracted COVID-19 are still not fully recovered. Even if they are...
- Dec 11, 2021
Inclement Weather: Cancellation Policy
With the first mention of 'flurries' and 'snow' in the forecast, there's no time like now to share our inclement weather policies: Snow...
- Nov 29, 2021
Acupuncture for Inflammation
A recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School has shown that acupuncture treats inflammation. The study pinpointed the underlying...
- Nov 29, 2021
Food as Medicine: Garlic
Garlic is rich in the compound allicin which gives it many therapeutic properties. Research has shown that garlic has antibacterial and...
- Nov 19, 2021
New Practice Hours: Earlier Times!
For our patients who are interested in scheduling their acupuncture treatments earlier in the day, we are excited to announce our new...
- Oct 18, 2021
Cupping for Pain
Cupping therapy is a method used to enhance blood circulation, improve pain control, and remove toxins and waste from the body. Cupping...
- Sep 24, 2021
Food as Medicine: Chives
Chives are a great source of antioxidants and nutrients. Studies have shown that chives have anticancer properties, can help with sleep...