Ear seeding is gaining popularity as a gentle, non-invasive – that is, needle-free – wellness practice that may help support relaxation, stress management, pain relief, and overall well-being. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this technique uses small seeds or beads placed on specific points of the ear to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. […]
Acupuncture
A primary treatment method within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
How is Gua Sha Used in TCM?
What is Gua Sha? Within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), Gua Sha is a healing technique that uses a flat-edged tool to press-stroke lubricated skin in a single direction. Typically performed on larger areas such as the back, the method aims to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and […]
Acupuncture for Back Pain
Lower back pain is something that most of us have experienced at least once in our lives. A few days of rest and maybe an ibuprofen are usually enough to resolve the pain. But for some, occasional lower back pain becomes chronic. Adding integrative treatment options like acupuncture to the treatment plan can help alleviate chronic back pain more effectively.
What credentials should you look for in a licensed acupuncturist?
You’ve heard that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture can be beneficial for a broad range of health conditions, and are considering giving it a try. How do you know who to call? To help you feel confident about choosing the best practitioner for you, we’ll explain the credentialing for acupuncturists, Chinese herbalists, and practitioners […]
What is the NADA Protocol?
The NADA Protocol is named after the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association The NADA Protocol was developed in the 1970s to help with recovery from opiate addiction. With time, experience, and refinements, it is now widely used in other settings besides addiction recovery. Auricular acupuncture and the Protocol The Protocol is a form of “auricular acupuncture,” […]
What is Auricular Acupuncture?
Auricular Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine is nearly 4,000 years old. The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, one of the first written texts of Chinese Medicine, made mention of auricular acupuncture around 500 B.C. However, with technological advances and growing research, TCM has transformed into a much gentler and specific healing system. In the 1950’s […]
Acupuncture: So Much More Than Just Sticking People with Needles
Acupuncture is becoming more main stream. However, many people still do not know the entire scope of Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than just inserting a needle. Acupuncture treatment for a variety of illnesses The practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. This is not the type of diagnosis that you would […]
What can Acupuncture and NAET Allergy Elimination do to Help Arthritis?
Arthritis is a painful and oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by the age of 85. There are several different types of arthritis Types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid […]
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