Should You Apply Heat or Ice to an Injury? I often get this question from patients. The answer is: It depends who you ask… Acupuncturists will say to apply heat to the aching area; Chiropractors and PT’s will say to apply ice. My answer is: It depends How Long after the Injury […]
What is YIN versus YANG? Yin and Yang are opposites. Opposites are part of nature. They are important to electricity; positive vs negative electrical charges. They are important to creating life; male vs female. And-they are important to Acupuncture within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This Yin versus Yang is used within disease patterns […]
This Acupuncture Point can be used as an AcuPressure Point at home to Relieve Stress… Yin Tang is the acupuncture point between the eyebrows. Yin Tang is great for relieving stress. Simply press lightly on this acupuncture point (or in your case, acupressure point). You may also lightly rub this area if you prefer to […]
Four Ways Acupuncture Helps Hot flashes and Night Sweats Triggers more positive mood (by activating endorphin pathways)-May help you deal better with symptoms! Decreases secretion of calcitonin (neuropeptide that causes vasodilation) *vasodilation triggers warm body temperature Increases melatonin Prompts Your Body to Return back to Homeostasis *Homeostasis= condition of optimal functioning for an organism […]
IVF Fertility Treatment and When to Start Acupuncture Start Acupuncture ASAP! Many are looking to improve their odds with IVF. If you are wondering when to start acupuncture to help improve your success rate, start as soon as possible. How Many Sessions Before IVF? 1 Acupuncture/ week (3 months before IVF) 2 Acupunctures/week (2 […]
Why Your Anxiety Worsens in Spring… Liver Yang is Rising! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, Your Qi (Energy) in the body (and other creatures & plants) is affected by Spring time. Spring time is the start of increased “Yang” Energy. Yang Energy (versus the opposite, Yin) brings upward, sometimes a quick, rushing movement. […]
Treat Face Wrinkles & Your Body (all at once)… How: Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture! Face & Body 2-for-1 Treatment Explained… Mei Zen Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture uses many needles in the face to treat wrinkles. Needles are added to other parts of the body to treat the individual, beyond just the face! This is […]
Applying Essential oil to Acupuncture Points for Sleep: Sometimes I like to apply peppermint or lavender essential oil to the bottoms of the feet on K-1 acupuncture point. (see last post on Acupuncture Points to Massage at Home for Sleep) Using a cotton ball or a cotton swab can avoid getting the oil into […]
Applying Essential oil to Acupuncture Points for Sleep: Sometimes I like to apply peppermint essential oil or lavender essential oil to the bottom of the feet on K-1 acupuncture point. Using a cotton ball or a cotton swab can avoid getting the oil into your eyes later! Trust me-this will not help you to sleep. […]
3 DIY Acupuncture (AcuPressure) Points for Sleep… Massaging these three points before bed can help ease you into sleep. These are the same acupuncture points licensed acupuncturists may use if your main complaint is Insomnia. Acupuncture Points to Massage for Sleep: AnMian -This acupuncture point translates into “Peaceful Sleep”… Location: behind the […]
