Category Archives: Pain Management

Be a Better Athlete with Acupuncture

If you are an athlete, you rely on your body.  Your livelihood depends on your physical prowess, your conditioning, your strength (both mental and physical), your focus and probably most importantly, your ability to recover.  So how good is your … Continue reading

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Understanding Acupuncture

I know it’s been ages since I’ve written a blog post, so what’s the word?  Well, it seems Acupuncture is making headway in the news and changing the way we perceive healthcare and the idea of wellness.  It (Acupuncture and … Continue reading

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The Joys of Turmeric

And by joys I really mean, health benefits!  Turmeric truly is one of the all time Superfoods of our time.  There is pretty much nothing Turmeric will not benefit and it’s fun to cook with as well as easy to … Continue reading

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Acupuncture in Kandahar

Check out this video uploaded by the Department of Defense! Presently, the Department of Defense (DOD) and even the Veterans Administration (VA) is increasingly using Acupuncture as a treatment modality.  This is truly a great thing to see as a … Continue reading

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How Does Moxibustion Work?

One of the most useful modalities in Chinese Medicine is the herb known as Moxibustion.  Otherwise known as Mugwort, Artemisia Vulgaris, or Ai Ye (chinese pinyin); it can be used in a number of different ways.  It can be taken … Continue reading

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