Having Insomnia? Waking up in the middle of night?

A mesmerizing yin yang wheel showcasing various forms of yin yang, including one inspired by the concept of insomnia.

Insomnia is a common problem. Ever wonder why you are waking in the middle of the night? This Chinese medicine clock shows the optimal times of each organ and its function. The ideal time for sleep is between 10pm to 3am. There different stages of sleep. Between 1-3am is the livers’ time to clean and…

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Ankle Injury Case study

A chelsea player suffering from an ankle injury.

IntroductionAnkle injury is thought to be only a sports injury, but simply walking on an uneven surface can cause this. Unlike most injuries a high ankle sprain can cause a person to be in recovery for a longer period of time due to the anatomy. The ankle injury is considered the worst injury due to…

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5 Alternative Treatments and Home Remedies for Psoriasis

A person pointing at a psoriasis spot on their arm.

People with psoriasis, suffering from painful symptoms like inflamed, flaking and red skin is not pleasant. The chronic skin condition is due to an overactive immune system that can be triggered by a number of internal and external factors. Many Western treatments include steroid creams and oral medications that come with a slew of unwanted…

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Acupuncture Research for Glaucoma Patients

The impact of Glaucoma on both patients and normal eye.

Acupuncture demonstrates the ability to benefit patients with glaucoma. Modern research has determined that acupuncture benefits blood flow in the arteries of the brain and eyes. The results are confirmed with ocular blood flow (OBF) flowmeter readings for ocular pulse amplitude. Primary open-angle glaucoma affects over 60 million people worldwide and is the most common…

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Insurance Process And Frequently Asked Questions

A woman is inquiring about the insurance process while talking to an older man at the reception desk.

HOW DOES IT WORK?All new patients must call the office to book an appointment. online booking only applicable to repeat patients. Before your first visit, please call our office with your health insurance information, including the following: Our Billing Department Will Kindly Assist You: What If Insurance Does Not Cover For Acupuncture? If your insurance…

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How does Acupuncture work?

An individual receiving acupuncture on their back.

Acupuncture  works by improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites known as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine Hair like, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects.  Traditional…

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Fighting Flu Season With Acupuncture

A man battling the flu, lying in bed with a pillow under his head.

Fighting flu with acupuncture, while the flu is actually not a season, we have become programmed to think of it as the months of November through March. On average, the flu hospitalizes thousands every year, especially the young and elderly. There are also a number of deaths related to the flu, mostly due to people…

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