Category Archives: Pain

Acupuncture and Stress Relief

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Do you find yourself feeling “stressed out,” “burnt out,” or just finding it hard to cope with what life throws at you? Are you dreading the stress of the upcoming holiday season? According to Merriam-Webster, stress is “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” You can’t avoid… Read more »

Golden Turmeric Tea

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This delicious and healthy tea is the perfect thing to make after being out shoveling (or anytime really).  Turmeric has long been used in Chinese medicine, and recently is has been shown that curcumin, a component of turmeric, is strongly anti-inflammatory.  So if you are feeling a little achy and cold after shoveling snow, make up this wonderful warming and… Read more »

Acupuncture for Back Pain and Sciatica

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“If there is free flow, there is no pain; If there is no free flow, there is pain .” – Axiom of Traditional Chinese Medicine One of the most common conditions that attracts people for acupuncture treatments is back pain. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) back pain will affect 8 out of 10 people at some point… Read more »