Serenity Tibetan Herbal Foot Soaks
I’ll keep this brief, as I’m writing a comprehensive Blog about exciting goings-on at our Bluemoon Acupuncture and Wellness Center. For the past 6 months, I’ve been learning from a team of colleagues who are Chinese Medical practitioners who’s love of herbs have inspired the creation of the formulas some of you are now using. […]
Acupuncture for Stress Management: Pathway to Healing
Stress forms an integral part of life, motivating one to remain focused and productive, but from the other end, uncontrolled stress becomes serious to the mental and bodily well-being. It hampers the healthy flow of energy within the body, which is known as Qi, creating disturbances and leading to further complications in the immune […]
Botanicals Can Boost Your Health
Ancient healers moving to the forefront of modern medicine By Michelle Simon, PhD, ND Did you know that when you pop an aspirin, you are making use of the healing power of plants? Most of us don’t realize how intertwined modern medicine is with ancient plant wisdom. For example, aspirin’s active ingredient, salicin, originally came […]
How Acupuncture can Relieve Your Stress
Relieve Your Stress with Acupuncture and Oriental Remedy As a normal part of life, stress enables us to get things done. If left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems. Stress causes a disruption in the flow of vital energy, or Qi, through the body. These energetic imbalances can throw off […]
Love Your Heart, Go Organic
By Chef Lauren Cox, Closer to Your Food It goes without saying that your heart is a vital organ in your body. The best part is, the heart instinctively works perfectly, without a break, for the rest of our lives. In fact, in the average human lifespan, your heart will beat about 2.5 billion times.Unfortunately, […]
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Is acupuncture covered by insurance? The good news is that yes, many insurance companies now offer policies that cover acupuncture and related services performed by an acupuncturist. Does my insurance cover acupuncture? You can find out if your insurance provides acupuncture benefits by calling your insurance company’s patient information or benefits line. This number can […]
Is Acupuncture Cure Insomnia?
Is Acupuncture Cure Insomnia? Sleep disorders occur when difficulties and complications interfere with the quality and length of sleep. One reason why it is so important to consistently have a proper night’s sleep is because without it, other medical issues may worsen. Even a single restless night can leave one feeling mentally, emotionally and physically […]
What do you think word of acupuncture when you hear that ?
What do you think word of acupuncture when you hear that ? For many, the term evokes images of ancient Chinese gurus piercing the skin with long, thin, scary-looking needles while bloodcurdling screams fill the air—a misnomer based on a general lack of information, Luckily, I’m here to set the record, or needle, straight, by […]
Acupuncture for Athletes
Acupuncture for Athletes Acupuncture is used in the treatment of injuries and musculoskeletal and constitutional imbalances, and is often effective for relieving muscle pain and spasm and improving circulation to tense or injured tissues. In my clinic I commonly find acupuncture especially effective for tendon and ligament sprain/strains and chronic injuries which have been poorly […]
Health Challenges of Aging and How Acupuncture Can Help
Health Challenges of Aging and How Acupuncture Can Help “Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.” — Confucius, ancient Chinese teacher and philosopher.” Could this be the fate of the […]