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May 1

Food as Medicine: Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is a vegetable used in traditional Asian cuisine. It is easily grown in the Greater DC area. It is an abundant source of...

Apr 13

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 after...

Apr 13

Acupressure Home Therapy for Cancer Care

Acupressure is an easy-to-use home therapy based on the traditional Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. When performing...

Apr 13

Food as Medicine: Ginger

If cooking isn't your thing, rest assured that not all medicinal foods need to be cooked to reap the benefits. Sometimes blending them...

Apr 13

Acupuncture Reduces Migraines

One of the most common applications of acupuncture therapy is to treat chronic pain, especially pain caused by migraines and headaches....

Apr 3

Food as Medicine: Turmeric

We talked about ginger recently and the numerous health benefits it has, but we'd be remiss if we didn't also spotlight its close...

Mar 11

Food as Medicine: Mustard Greens

Mustard greens are deceptively simple in their appearance. Masquerading as a dark leafy green, there is much more to them than meets the...

Mar 11

Acupuncture Alleviates Sinusitis & Rhinitis

Sinus issues may cause sinus discharge, post-nasal drip, headache, hearing problems, ear infection, pressure and pain in the face, and...

Feb 24

Medicare Advantage Plans & Acupuncture

Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called Medicare Part C or MA Plans, are provided by private insurers in order to expand into services...

Feb 10

Food as Medicine: Winter Radish

Chances are, when you think of radishes, the first thing you think of isn't a warm, nourishing soup on a cold winter day. More likely,...

Feb 2

You Made Our Year. Thank You.

It is hard to believe we have been open for a full year, and to think back on how much has happened in those 365 days. We never knew we...

Jan 8

Research: Acupuncture & Tinnitus

Tinnitus presents differently for all patients, but is often described as ringing, buzzing, clicking, roaring, or humming in the ears....

Jan 8

Food as Medicine: Miso Paste

If you're looking for a break from traditional American flavors after the holidays, look no further than miso paste. While many of us...

Dec 2, 2020

Research: Acupuncture & Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most common conditions in modern society. The main characteristics include difficulty falling asleep, achieving...

Dec 2, 2020

Food as Medicine: Turkey

Many of us are all looking at the leftover turkey sitting in our fridge (or freezer) wondering what do we do with it now? Even though...

Oct 30, 2020

Food as Medicine: Shepherd's Purse

Shepherd's purse is a popular fragrant vegetable used for soups, wontons, and dumplings. This vegetable is incredibly easy to grow in the...

Oct 30, 2020

Research: Acupuncture & ADHD

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for ADHD. Acupuncture has been widely utilized to lessen the severity of core ADHD symptoms...

Oct 20, 2020

Food as Medicine: Haiga Rice

Haiga rice is a lesser known rice that tastes and cooks similarly to white rice, but retains many of the nutrients and fiber found in...

Oct 5, 2020

Research: Acupuncture & Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, insomnia, and mood issues impacting quality of life....

Oct 2, 2020

Food as Medicine: Sichuan Steamed Pear Dessert

This delicious recipe for the asian pear takes advantage of both quercetin and rutin which are flavonoids that help regulate the immune...

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