Next to pain problems, the issue that people probably ask us about most frequently is how acupuncture can help with their anxiety. Anxiety disorders affect millions of people worldwide, impairing their daily lives and overall well-being. While various treatments exist, acupuncture has gained significant attention as a natural treatment option. Scientific evidence supports acupuncture as an effective method, for some people, to alleviate anxiety without the side effects that often come along with prescription medication.
Read moreCan Acupuncture Help With Your Fertility?
Supporting fertility with acupuncture has enough positive data to make it worth bringing in to your self care routine, and it can be a very helpful accompaniment to the IVF process.
Read moreThe Benefits of Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Management
If you’re curious about acupuncture and whether you should try it, you probably asked Google and got a lot of conflicting answers. On one hand, even in 2023 we have websites dedicated to “debunking” acupuncture, despite decades of peer reviewed research supporting acupuncture treatment for a number of common health problems. On the other hand, you will see lots of information touting acupuncture as a complete cure-all that can be relied on for anything, from plantar warts to metastasized tumors.🧐
We’ll start with what we see the most in the clinic - pain conditions. This is also one of the most studied areas of acupuncture research, so we have a lot of data to draw on in addition to our clinical experience.
Read moreCold, Cough and Flu Prevention
As the city is once again blowing up with all manner of respiratory infections, it’s time to think about prevention and early treatment that you can be proactive with on your own. We all know most of this stuff, but everyone can use a gentle reminder when pathogens are peaking.
Read moreCupping You Can Do At Home: Silicone Press Cups
👋When you don’t have the time or money to get bodywork for relief of tension and pain, silicone cups made for home use can come in super handy promote muscle relaxation and blood flow.
Read moreManaging PTSD with Acupuncture and Acupressure Tapping
If you’re experiencing PTSD and need support, please reach out. We know how to help calm a dysregulated nervous system. Let us support you on your journey.
Read moreIrritable Bowel Syndrome: ways to Manage and resolve It
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is so common that it isn’t always taken that seriously. IBS affects 20% of Americans, and symptom flare-ups can totally disrupt your life with regular bloating, gas, cramping, pain, diarrhea and constipation. It’s embarrassing to talk about and awful to experience. So what is at the root of it, and how can you treat it?
Read moreSliding Cupping Technique
Studies show that “negative pressure [suction] causes stretching of the skin and underlying tissue and dilation of the capillaries”. Simply put, cupping provides better blood flow and breaks up tight fascia and muscle fibers.
Read morePosumon Oil - Warming Pain Relief
You'll definitely want to add this one to your medicine cabinet... especially if you suffer with chronic pain.
Read moreCupping: what’s The Deal?
Ever wonder what cupping is actually used for?
As it turns out, we use it for a lot of things! We frequently use cupping for muscular tension, strains and injuries. It can help mobility and decrease pain by moving circulation and breaking adhesions in tight areas. We also use it for immune support and to promote lymphatic movement.
Read moreMigraines Suck! Acupuncture Can Help
There have been several clinical trials which show evidence that acupuncture reduces the frequency of headache in individuals with migraines, and the effect may be similar to that observed with preventative medicine. The best effects were shown in patients who came with regular frequency, such as 1-2 times weekly, for six weeks.
Read moreNatural Anxiety Relief Part 1: Lavela
Overall lifestyle shifts are more effective in the long term for anxiety, but sometimes our mental health needs support RIGHT NOW. I’ll share what I know from 15 years of practice, and amazing functional medicine practitioners and naturopaths that have informed the approach I use.
Read moreWhat you can do to manage Endometriosis Naturally
Acupuncture can help, and there are several natural treatments that can lessen pain and help you function better.
Read morePCOS - acupuncture and Lifestyle Support
👉Use acupuncture as a powerful adjunctive therapy. Many studies have shown that regular acupuncture can improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with PCOS.
Read more