Peoples Acupuncture Dietary Guide

Peoples Acupuncture Dietary Guide

In order to maintain a healthy digestive system according to Chinese Medicine there are a few basic principles to follow. *Stay away from any cold or raw foods. This includes, raw vegetables such as large salads, smoothies, cold sandwiches, raw fruit, raw nuts,...
TMJ

TMJ

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ or TMD) TMJD or TMD are disorders involving the jaw, the jaw joint (technically known as the temporomandibular joint), and the muscles involved in opening and closing the mouth. There is no known cause of TMJD, however certain...
Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is a common complaint and it is something we treat quite often. There are various causes for shoulder pain, the most common ones being repetitive motion, injuries and arthritis. If these go ignored or untreated it can lead to substantial or chronic...
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

 Acupuncture can be an extremely helpful addition to any pregnancy. The ideal way to incorporate Acupuncture into a pregnancy term is to start early. There are very few points that are contraindicated to use during pregnancy and these points are drilled into every...
Back Pain, Hip Pain and Sciatica

Back Pain, Hip Pain and Sciatica

Acupuncture can be extremely helpful with back pain, hip pain and sciatica. I would say those, along with shoulder and neck pain, are some of the most common things we treat. Many people ask how we can treat something like a bulging disk or a pinched nerve. This is...
Moxa Instructions

Moxa Instructions

Moxibustion is a technique in which a cigar-like stick of dried or charcoaled mugwort is ignited and held over particular points or areas of the body. The burning herb penetrates heat into the body to promote circulation, enhance the immune system, and support the...