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Jul 10, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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...

Jun 16, 2020

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,...

Jun 12, 2020

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...

Jun 12, 2020

Cucumber

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

Jun 12, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

Perilla Leaf

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

Jun 2, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jun 2, 2020

The Rise of Acupuncture in Cancer Care

In a 2008 systematic review, advancements in acupuncture clinical research suggested that acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy used t

May 29, 2020

Seasonal Pea Shoots Recipe

Pea shoots are considered a super food with one cup of pea shoots providing seven times as much Vitamin C as blueberries and four times as m

May 18, 2020

Traditional Chinese Cooking Videos Featuring Immune Boosting Ingredients

Food as medicine is a major principle in the Chinese way of life. Health benefits of several ingredients were discussed in our previous...

May 18, 2020

Immune Supporting Dandelion Stir-Fry

This quick and easy dish cooks in less than 5 minutes. The recipe includes plenty of garlic and ginger to boost the antiviral properties.

May 14, 2020

Qigong Boosts Immune & Lung Function

Qigong exercises were developed in China approximately 5000 years ago. Modern research shows that Qigong practice may benefit lung function

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