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Warm weather is approaching and along with the warmer weather comes blooming flowers and plants — as well as seasonal allergies. Are you being affected by seasonal allergies? Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with seasonal allergies Acupuncture treatments can help relieve seasonal allergies and boost the immune system quickly. Specific acupuncture points can […]
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What is ‘dry needling’ and how does it compare to ‘acupuncture’? You’ve likely heard the term ‘dry needling’ and may have wondered how it compares, or relates, to ‘Acupuncture’. Both procedures use needles. While it ‘seems’ that in both techniques, the practitioner uses needles, actually the training, the process and the technique are actually quite
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Green tea originates from China, where it was historically used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to help control bleeding, heal wounds, and promote digestion. Most teas — including green, white, black, and oolong — are all harvested from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. It’s the differences in the way each variety is processed that result in various
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese herbs are rarely prescribed as a singular herb. Chinese herbs are typically formulated with a group of herbs that have synergy. Chinese herbals are meant to be taken as formulas. This means several herbs are combined so they can improve each other’s effect while also minimizing their harshness. Most Chinese
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The word “menopause” isn’t even a word in the Traditional Chinese Medicine vocabulary. Traditional Chinese Medicine instead deals with symptoms instead of the actual word or concept of menopause. Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, therefore treating the ‘symptoms’ is an effective way to deal with the various issues. As we age
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Chinese New Year for 2024 begins on Saturday, February 10th, and continues for 15 days, with the ‘Lantern Festival’ marking the end of the celebrations. The lunar calendar determines the date of the Chinese New Year. The holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice (December 21st). Therefore, in China, each year
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Happy Holidays from Acupuncture Alternatives. However you celebrate the holiday season, we send good wishes that it may be all you want. May you have a prosperous and healthy New Year to come—all the best to you, your loved ones, and your friends. We look forward to helping you stay healthy in the coming year.
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