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I’ve been practicing acupuncture for about 16 years, and over that time, I’ve noticed I see many more women than men. If I could make an unscientific estimate, I’d say 80% of my clients have been women. Of the men, by far the majority of them I’ve seen have been due to an accident or injury. Rarely do I see gentlemen come in for “wellness” or prevention methods around stress management. Why the hesitation? That’s a little odd to me because I know the stress is there, and th

We acupuncturists in the United States find ourselves in a unique situation. We are tasked with educating and serving the population with a medicine that is at the same time ancient and new. It is also foreign, but universal - in that it works the same for all humans (and even animals and pets.) It’s also comprehensive, in that it can treat many different conditions, for people young and old. However, I want to focus on how it can benefit older adults, with an emphasis o

While every life has its share of ups and downs regarding stress, with chronic stress, ignoring it or waiting for it to fix itself could be deadly. Each of us is equipped to deal with a certain amount of stress. If we know good coping mechanisms, we may think we have it all under control. However, chronic stress can indeed be fatal, and it’s important we recognize the warning signs for when it’s time to take action. How Stress is Deadly Chronic stress increases the stress

Roughly 11% of US children aged 3-17 are diagnosed with ADHD. It’s characterized by symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsivity. It has serious implications in a child’s behavior at home and at school, and is understandably a serious concern for many parents. It’s not entirely clear what causes ADHD. Studies say environmental toxins, genetics, or both. It could be related to gut health. It could be neurological. It’s usually addressed to kids, but adults

Migraines affect roughly 17% of female adults and approximately 6% of adult men. They can be triggered by stress, certain foods, hormones, and dehydration. An episodic migraine attack may have the victim suffer from sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, loss of vision or tunnel vision (called an aura), and intense pain. A migraine differs from a tension headache in that it is usually on one side of the head and has intense pain that can be quite debilitating. They can h

Mental health has so much to do with “my why”. It played a big part in why I decided to go into holistic medicine. There are so many people suffering from different forms of mental illness, and I believe my experience can be used to help some of them come out of it. The Mental Health Landscape There are many types and causes of mental illness. They can all influence our lives in many ways. Mental illness affects our relationships, our jobs, and our lives. It can show u