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Bringing Balance to the Body through Yin and Yang
Perhaps the first thing to know about Yin and Yang – a foundational principle of Traditional Chinese Medicine – is that we’ve all been pronouncing it incorrectly for a very long time. Yang does not rhyme with “bang,” “sang,” or “clang,” but has a softer “ahng”...
What is Deep Tissue Massage?
You’ve probably been in deep thought from time to time. Maybe you’ve listened to Deep Purple if you’re a fan of modern rock. You may even be charting a course for the deep blue sea this upcoming spring break. But what is deep tissue massage? For those who have...
How Long do the Effects of Acupuncture Last?
Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing that has been used for centuries to treat various ailments. The insertion of tiny needles into specific points on the body known as acupoints helps to restore balance and health. But how long do the effects of acupuncture...
4 Reasons to Pursue Acupuncture for Allergy Relief
Allergy sufferers know how miserable seasonal symptoms can be. And springtime is right around the corner – along with tree pollen, lawn clippings, and more. At their core, allergies are caused by the immune system’s overreaction to harmless substances – a la pollen...
Nano-Needling vs Microneedling – What is the Difference?
Embarrassed by unsightly skin when in public or meeting new people? Microneedling and nano-needling treatments may provide relief. These popular and effective acupuncture treatments are frequently compared to, and sometimes confused with, each other – and...
3 Ways Acupuncturists Continue to Draw from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Toolbox
Speak to any acupuncturist and they’ll inform you that acupuncture is rooted in a philosophy of balance. This can be traced back to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one of the world’s oldest alternative medicine systems...
Facial Rejuvenation, Microneedling, and The Cosmetics of Acupuncture
With the holiday rush behind us, the barrage of makeup counter clerks offering free facials and spritzes of expensive perfume has lowered to a simmer in many department stores. Fortunately, if you’re looking for a fix (in more ways than one) there’s always the...
How the Secrets of Battlefield Acupuncture Can Help Us Wage War on Trauma
Ancient Chinese Medicine dates back nearly 8,000 years. But did you know? For centuries, acupuncture has also been used to help soldiers in the heat of battle. An early form of battlefield acupuncture is believed to have been...
4 Ways Acupuncture Helps with Holiday Stress
From frantic schedules to financial worries to obligations with family and friends, the holidays offer up myriad opportunities for frustration and anxiety. But here’s a celebratory shot in the arm (or the back, or the neck… maybe even the little toe): acupuncture...
What Can Acupuncture Treat?
What can acupuncture treat, really? It’s a fair question. After all, though around for literally ages, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are still making strides where publicity is concerned. You may have heard that both of the aforementioned practices...
