Likely you have heard the term ‘dry needling’ and may have wondered how it compares, or relates, to Acupuncture. Both procedures use needles. And while it ‘seems’ that in both techniques, the practitioner uses needles, the process and technique is actually quite different. Acupuncture Technique Acupuncture is the ‘combination’ of ‘ahshi’ needling. – ‘meridian’ style [...]
Chinese New Year in 2018 is on Friday, the 16th of February. Chinese tradition gives the Chinese a 12-year animal zodiac cycle. The Chinese year beginning in 2018 is the year of the Dog. The animal of 2018 is the Yang Male Earth Dog. Brown is connected to Earth. Therefore, 2018 is also called Brown [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine shows that poor blood circulation occurs because there is not enough energy to move the blood along. Acupuncture can help people with poor leg circulation by using acupuncture at certain points. Acupuncture needling at certain points on the body can get the energy moving again – which will improve blood circulation to [...]
Have you or a friend or loved one experienced gout? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, Acupuncture has been found effective for acute gout attacks. Traditional Chinese Medicine views gout attacks as excessive dampness and heat. Dampness refers to swelling and edema associated with gout, including uric acid crystal buildup in tissues. Heat is [...]
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