Acupuncture for Back Pain

While the exact mechanisms of acupuncture’s effects on back pain are not fully understood, several theories have been proposed based on both traditional Chinese medicine principles and modern scientific research. Here are some potential ways acupuncture may help with back pain: Neurotransmitter and hormone release: Acupuncture may trigger the release of various neurotransmitters and hormones, […]

Acupuncture for Hip Pain

Acupuncture for hip pain involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and alleviate pain. While its exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, there are several theories about how and why acupuncture may help with hip pain: Stimulating nerve fibers: Acupuncture points often in areas where […]

Acupuncture for Knee Pain

When it comes to knee pain, acupuncture is used as an alternative or complementary therapy to help alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being. While the exact mechanisms of how acupuncture works for knee pain are not fully understood, several theories have been proposed: Pain Gate Control Theory: According to this theory, acupuncture activates nerve fibers […]

Acupuncture for Migraines

Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to alleviate various health conditions, including migraines. While the exact mechanisms behind how acupuncture works for migraines are not fully understood, several theories help to explain its potential benefits: Neurotransmitter and hormone regulation: Acupuncture influences […]

Acupuncture for Neck Pain

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to alleviate various health conditions, including neck pain. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, here are several theories on how acupuncture helps with neck pain: Stimulation of Endorphins: Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, which […]

Acupuncture for Shoulder Pain

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow or “qi” along meridian channels. While the exact mechanisms of how acupuncture works are not fully understood in Western medicine, several theories explain how it can relieve shoulder pain: Endorphin release: Acupuncture stimulates […]

Acupuncture for Chronic Illness

Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine treats a wide variety of chronic illness, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, MS, Lupus, and HIV. While not a cure for MS, Lupus, or HIV, acupuncture goes a long way towards treating various symptoms that may manifest, slowing down the progress of the disease, and helping our immune systems better function. If […]

Acupuncture for Insomnia

Eastern Medicine and acupuncture for insomnia can be very helpful. Whether you have trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night or too early in the morning, or just don’t feel rested in the morning, there are various diagnoses and  related treatment modalities that can help. One of the hallmarks of the […]

Acupuncture for Stress

Acupuncture for stress works amazingly well! It resets the body’s autonomic nervous system, gets us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode, and back into ‘rest, digest, and heal’ mode. Acupuncture for stress is great for relaxing, reducing tension that causes pain and discomfort, and helps with insomnia, anxiety & nervousness, and mild to moderate depression. […]

Women & Mens’ Health

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas are very helpful for many kinds of gynecological issues. I have successfully treated many women with: Menopause PMS Cramps Ovarian cysts PCOS Endometriosis. For treatment of the underlying causes of many types of these health challenges, acupuncture for women’s health issues is safe and effective. Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine is […]

Acupuncture for Pain

Over the millenia, many people have used acupuncture for pain. Now modern science is starting to figure out how this happens. It turns out that the insertion of an acupuncture needle triggers a variety of responses from your body that help to heal aches and pains. These include: Local stimulation to repair the tissue damage […]