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
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- 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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