Category Archives: Pain Management

Hacks For Dealing With Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, chronic illness, chronic stress… chronic you name it. All of these can wreak even more havoc on your life than you even know.  It is a detrimental snowball effect that seems to roll dangerously out of control and … Continue reading

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8 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical treatment that involves the use of thin needles that are inserted into the body at very specific locations. Acupuncture is one of the primary components of traditional Chinese medicine, which also includes Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, … Continue reading

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The Big Chill

Cold showers anyone?  I put it out there last month to join me in a challenge to make it 14 days with a cold shower, meditation and breathing exercises… did you do it??  With the exception of this morning which … Continue reading

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The New Science of Stretch & Alternative Medicine

What is the science of stretch?  And is it related to the science of Acupuncture?  It just so turns out there was some majorly eye-opening research done recently on just what happens when we stretch and how that is similar … Continue reading

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How Does it Work?

I get asked this question all the time.  After all, the practice of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is somewhat of an enigma, a vague medicine that people either swear by or disregard as snake oil.  In fact there is a … Continue reading

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