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Acupuncture Fall Season Tune Up

Fall season is the hinge between Summer and Winter. From September to November there is rapid give and take – one day it’ sunny and hot, the next day it’s raining and cold.  This weather push and pull is a … Continue reading

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Seasonal Change and Depression & Anxiety

In the Pacific Northwest we have had a wonderful Summer full of warm, bright  and sunny days. Then suddenly we had dramatic weather change, in a 24 hour period we went from mid-90ties to low-70ties and rain. And have you … Continue reading

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I Want To Be Healthy

“I want to be healthy” these words have been expressed many, many, many times by my patients. What do those words truly mean? The Merriam-Webster definition of healthy is: having good health; not sick or injured. Many of us are … Continue reading

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Acupuncture Side Effects

The majority of my patients have reported to me that in addition to relieving their pain, they felt better overall.  And they further asked, did the acupuncture do that? The answer is yes!!! Side effects of acupuncture occur frequently and … Continue reading

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What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

A common assumption about acupuncture is that it hurts. You are, after all, getting stuck with needles. Fear of pain from acupuncture needles is one of the most common reasons why people do not try acupuncture.  Often, to the patient’s … Continue reading

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Benefits of Acupuncture for Golfers

Golf is a low-impact sport (until a bad swing hits the ground) and it’s generally a low-risk sport.  According to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the average golfer plays 37 rounds per year and is practicing more … Continue reading

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Acupuncture and Injury & Post-Operative Recovery

Injuries occurring from sports, work or auto accidents and surgical interventions are due to trauma or overuse involving the musculoskeletal system and its soft tissues. Trauma to soft tissues, including ligaments, tendons and muscles are generally the result from falls, … Continue reading

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Boosting Your Immune System with Acupunture

Tis the season for colds and the flu.  The holidays can be filled with a dizzying array of demands, travel, big family reunions or party plans, and gift-buying frenzies. For many people, the holidays are a time filled with sadness, … Continue reading

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Another year is winding down, take advantage of unused Acupuncture benefits.

This is the time of the year I like to remind you take advantage of your remaining Acupuncture  benefits. If you have a medical savings account, such as HSA or FSA, you may use it to pay for your Acupuncture … Continue reading

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Research: Acupuncture Reduces Lower Back Pain

A recent research showed that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic low back pain. Researchers studied patients with back pain in a rehabilitation clinic in Germany. There were two groups in the research: group 1 received acupuncture plus … Continue reading

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