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Jul 25

Research: Acupuncture Treats Sciatica

Sciatica is one of the most commonly reported complaints affecting quality of life. Research has established acupuncture as a safe and effec

Jul 25

Research: Acupuncture Treats Female & Male Infertility

Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years to treat fertility issues. Research suggests that acupuncture may enhance overall fert

Jul 24

Food as Medicine: Watermelon

Watermelon is a rich source of antioxidants and flavonoids. It is high in electrolytes and is comprised of 90% water. A 2012 study showed t

Jul 17

Food as Medicine: Winter Melon

Winter melon is a delicious vegetable that is low in calories and carbs. It is rich with fiber and antioxidants to help protect your body fr

Jul 17

Research: Acupuncture for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is known as one of the most common neurologic causes of facial pain. Acupuncture has been successful in treating variou

Jul 10

Food as Medicine: Lotus

Lotus plants are well known medical plants in traditional medicine. The root is commonly used as food and has shown to have hepatic protecti

Jul 10

Research: Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis

Acupuncture benefits blood flow, range of motion, and inflammation. A randomized study in Germany involving 3,633 patients using acupuncture

Jul 1

Food as Medicine: Chrysanthemum Flowers

In China, a favorite summertime beverage is chrysanthemum tea. Chrysanthemum has been used in Asia and Europe for thousands of years to...

Jul 1

Research: Treating Neck Pain with Acupuncture

Chronic neck pain may be caused by various issues including muscle strains, joint issues, nerve compression, injuries and other diseases.

Jun 29

Free Parking

For our patients who are able to walk a block to our office, there is free parking across the street at Walter Johnson High School.

Jun 18

Wood Ear Mushrooms

Wood ear mushrooms are a delicious edible mushroom used in Chinese cuisine and medicine. Black wood ear mushrooms are a great source of ...

Jun 18

Research: Treating Migraines with Acupuncture

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are a prevalent concern affecting 39 million in the U.S.A and over 1 billion wor...

Jun 16

Schedule During Peaceful After Hours in Our Medical Campus

Our medical campus has posted signs requesting visitors to wear masks, use the no-touch hand sanitizers, reduce occupancy on elevators, a...

Jun 12

Apps for Better Health

With so many apps available to bring you better health and wellness, it’s hard to decide which ones to try first. Here are some of our f...

Jun 12

Cucumber

Cucumber has been long used in traditional medicine for its health benefits. Cucumber has potential antioxidant, antidiabetic, and lipid low

Jun 12

Acupuncture Effective for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common and debilitating long-term adverse effects of chemotherapy. The symptom

Jun 5

Acupuncture Effective for Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns. Clinical research studies render acupuncture as a safe and beneficial treatment th

Jun 4

Research Finds Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a significant and common complaint in the US. Research shows that both patients and providers are often dissatisfied with co

Jun 3

Perilla Leaf

Perilla (other wise known as shiso) is commonly used in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine. Perilla is commonly used for respiratory condi...

Jun 2

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to answer your questions. Please submit your questions via our website contact form or email contact@acupuncturebethesda.com

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