Tune into Spring, the Wood Element, and Heal Anger
Spring is the element of WOOD and the color GREEN. The ancient Taoists (Prounounced "dao-ists") looked to nature to understand the human body, mind and spirit. They were philosophers and we need to be clear, Taoism is not a religion. Spring- Wood - Green, Liver, Liver...
read moreDelicous Nettles Pesto
Nettles Pesto Nettles, a spring food are incredibly healthy and nourishing. This is my favorite way (so far) to get my nettles on. You can easily adapt this recipe to basil if you’re cleansing during a time without Nettles. Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh Nettles 1⁄2 C...
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How Does Acupuncture Work?
The body repeatedly encounters different levels of emotional and physical stress. The stress symptoms indicate blockages in the body. We can detect blockages using palpation of the body and promote healing.
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How Acupuncture Helps Speed Recovery Times
Acupuncture works with all the systems of the body to help achieve fast recovery times. Working synergistically on muscles, tendons, bones, organs, etc to remove blockages to health.
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Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
This is a very common question. Some companies will cover acupuncture on the higher level insurance policies, but that’s something you really need to call your insurance company and see if they will cover it.
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Is Acupuncture Painful?
Obviously, acupuncture involves needles, and today we’re just asking different questions about acupuncture. So, I think one of the questions I’m wondering is, is acupuncture painful?
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How Many Treatments Will You Need?
Chad Johnson with answers common questions that clients ask throughout the year. “How many treatments will you need?” is one of the most common questions. Chad answers this question in a video interview with Jeremy Ashburn.
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What is Acupuncture?
Chad Johnson explains that Acupuncture is a full spectrum medicine that can treat all sorts of diseases. He focuses on sports medicine & physical injuries.
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Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain
The toolbox of the TCM practitioner is filled with many items that allow for holistic treatments of the patients. Acupuncture is one of the tools that works very well at decreasing and eliminating chronic neck pain. But another modality has recently come into the spotlight and it is known as cupping therapy.
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The Many Dimensions of the Kidney
The kidneys represent the deepest, most fundamental levels of energy in the human body. They are said to be the root of yin and yang in the body – two fundamental forces at play in our physiology. The kidneys also store a substance called “essence” that is our genetic code, our life force and our reproductive ability.
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How Positivity Positively Affects You
There is nothing more important than having a positive attitude. The attitude you display toward your day-to-day activities can make a huge difference in improving the quality of your life. Positivity helps to ensure everything functions harmoniously.
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Going Deeper: The Kidneys
The kidney element in Chinese medicine governs water and is associated with the season of winter, where the energies are turning from the hotter yang months to the more yin of winter.
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Meridian Point for Winter: Large Intestine 4
The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and thumb bones part.
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Exploring the 24 Hour Qi Clock
Most people are familiar with the terms diurnal and nocturnal. Diurnal means active during the daytime, while nocturnal means active during the nighttime. Together the two make up a 24-hour cycle known as a day. But, in traditional Chinese medicine, this 24-hour cycle...
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A Gift of Love & Support
The holidays are a swirl! Step into this holiday season prioritizing self-care... and love. Just for you and yours, we have lovely gift cards to turn a gift into a genuine gesture of loving kindness. You can pick one up during an appointment or call the office and we...
read moreAuricular Acupuncture Battling Insomnia
According to a study published in The International Journal of Clinical Practice there is evidence which explains a possible connection between auricular acupuncture and insomnia. The study went on to delve into the possible benefits auricular acupuncture can have on...
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Why am I so TIRED…and how to fix
A very common complaint that acupuncturists hear from our patients is that they constantly feel tired. Sometimes this fatigue is related to lack of sleep, but sometimes no amount of rest seems to alleviate the sleepiness. From an acupuncture and Chinese Medicine...
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Five Ways to Alleviate Insomnia
Insomnia is a phenomenon almost everybody experiences at some point in their life. And most of us don’t know how or why it happens. Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, despite being tired. Combating insomnia may be easier than you think. Here are five...
read moreRead moreDamp is a term acupuncturists use when the fluids of the body aren’t being processed correctly, leading to a buildup that can settle in and make itself at home in almost any area of the body. This, in turn, can lead to a wide array of mental and physical issues.
What is Dampness and how can Acupuncture help?
Dampness is an insidious beast. It works its way in, silent and sneaky. Before you know it, you’re filled with it, and you can barely get out of your own way. Damp is a term acupuncturists use when the fluids of the body aren’t being processed correctly, leading to a...
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7 Reasons to Seek Out Acupuncture
Do you ever feel your life's a ride that won’t ever stop? How many nights do you wait for Mr. Sandman to magically appear? How often do you truly take time for yourself? Do you have aches and pains almost daily? Are over-the-counter or prescription medications...
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Nutrition for Heart Health OM Nutrition & Hypertension
Oriental medicine (OM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. OM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. OM nutrition for hypertension...
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Cupping Therapy – It Ain’t Pretty but it Works
We see a lot of pain and injury in our offices. Cupping is one of those things that looks mysterious but is really a straightforward therapy that provides quick, effective results. There is a lot of buzz about Michael Phelps and his use of Cupping Therapy, so we...
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6 Truths About the Not-so-sweet Side of Sugar
A study published by the JAMA Internal Medicine found that more than 70 percent of Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar. Sadly, most of us are addicted to sugar, which happens to be hidden in most of the foods and drinks we consume. Added...
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3 Alternative Treatments to Support Cancer Care
Acupuncture According to the National Cancer Institute, acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy in system management of cancer-related symptoms such as side effects to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, boosting blood cell count and improve natural killer...
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Ways to Combat PTSD Naturally
PTSD is a physiological disorder that can result from being exposed to a traumatic event. The disorder results in several different symptoms including anxiety, irritability, insomnia and flashbacks. The effects of post-traumatic stress disorder in someone’s life can...
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Acupuncture and PTSD
PTSD is a physiological disorder that can result from being exposed to a traumatic event. The disorder results in several different symptoms including anxiety, irritability, insomnia and flashbacks. The effects of post-traumatic stress disorder in someone’s life can...
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Alternative Therapies for Seniors
May is known as Senior Citizens Month, a great time to reach out to your loved ones and check in on their health. As we age, our health needs change. It is especially important for seniors to take care of their health and do so in a way that is as natural as possible...
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7 Superfoods for Aging Well
Olive Oil Olive oil is beneficial for many reasons. Researchers now know that this oil contains the antioxidants called polyphenols, which can help prevent age-related diseases. In recent years, there has been much controversy over imported olive oil. In our household...
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Simple and Delicious Salad Dressing
We use this on all the fresh salad greens we eat each day. This is more a method than a recipe -- good luck! 1 part extra virgin Olive Oil 1/2 part Lime juice (or raw apple cider vinegar for a different taste but added health benefits) a few pinches of garlic granules...
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6 Foods to Help Your Arthritis
Fish Fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which work as a natural anti-inflammatory. Some of the best fish to consume include salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring, which are all rich in omega-3s. The recommended weekly amount is around six to eight ounces of fish. Of...
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