After Acupuncture It’s common for new acupuncture patients to be told what to do before their acupuncture visit: Complete new patient forms, have a light snack, wear loose-fitting clothing, and come prepared to review their medical history. However, many potential patients might not know what to expect after acupuncture. How many visits are required? Should I plan […]
What is Acupuncture? With over 10 million acupuncture treatments given in the United States each year1, many people are wondering what this treatment is all about. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is one part of the umbrella term “Traditional East Asian Medicine.” Other modalities include herbal medicine, bodywork (tui na or shiatsu, for example), moxibustion (burning […]
Recovery through Acupuncture If you are one of the eight out of ten people who will experience back pain at some time in their lives, you probably want to know what the best treatments are. Standard care for back pain starts with over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers. If those don’t work, your primary care provider […]
The Effects of Acupuncture Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help a variety of health issues. Nowadays, many people use acupuncture to reduce pain and inflammation, improve digestion, balance their hormones, and to help them relax. But what can you expect when you get acupuncture for the first time? Before your acupuncture […]
Acupuncture for Anxiety From 2020 to 2022, the number of people living with anxiety more than tripled. This makes perfect sense with the additional stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in living situations and income, and fewer outlets for blowing off steam. If your anxiety levels have gone through the roof and your usual […]
So, you want to be an egg donor. You’ve done your research. You’ve picked a clinic to work with. You’ve gone through their selection process and have signed the papers. But you’ve heard that the process of donating eggs can be uncomfortable, and you want to know what kind of support is available for you. […]
Need Better Sleep? We’ve all had the occasional night of poor sleep. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night and you can’t get your brain to stop spinning about a work situation. Maybe you can’t get to sleep because you are too excited about your upcoming vacation. Maybe you wake up at […]
Pelvic Pain Can Be A Thing Of The Past Picture this: you’ve just slammed your finger in the doorway. It’s throbbing. Your body and mind are screaming at you for help. You hold it to soothe the pain and make a mental note to move your entire hand next time you close the door on […]
Considering adding acupuncture to your treatment plan? Great! For best results, it’s helpful to know what treatment course would work for you. Acupuncture once a week might be enough for you, but it’s not always. To give acupuncture the best chance to work, you’ll want to be sure the dose is correct. Acupuncture Once a […]
