![insomnia[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/insomnia1-100x100.jpg "Acupuncture Can Alleviate Insomnia")
With stress, electronics, and endless distractions, it’s no wonder insomnia is on the rise. Prescription sleep aids can be addictive and cause side effects. Instead of taking the risk, many people opt for lifestyle changes and various techniques to combat the problem. However, acupuncture is often overlooked. It’s a natural, safe way to overcome insomnia. […]
![beauty-pageant[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beauty-pageant1-100x100.jpg "Miss Arizona Used Traditional Chinese Medicine to Treat Tourette Syndrome")
Jennifer Smestad, Miss Arizona 2013, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder, at age 10. She experienced head jerking, involuntary facial movements and grimaces, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety. She suffered from the crippling symptoms with no relief for five years. After taking medications and considering brain surgery, Smestad tried a combination of acupuncture and […]
![stress[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/stress1-100x100.jpg "Keep Stress Under Control for Optimal Health")
Stress isn’t necessarily negative. In fact, it can be motivating and act as a natural alarm system. However, when the automatic “fight or flight” response doesn’t switch off in everyday situations or stress becomes chronic, it has a detrimental effect on the mind, body, and spirit. Long-term stress can cause disease or worsen conditions you […]
![food-table[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/food-table1-100x100.jpg "Digestive Recovery After Holiday Indulgences")
Good health requires proper digestion. The holidays are notorious for treats, overeating, and stress, which wreak havoc on the body. Get yourself back on track after a big Thanksgiving meal, Hanukkah delicacies, or a stack of Christmas cookies. Traditional Chinese medicine places a particular emphasis on digestion and the state of your gut determines your […]
![tissues[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tissues1-100x100.jpg "Bolster Your Immunity Naturally")
As the seasons change, we’re often susceptible to illness. Winter is no exception. We tend to spend more time indoors in close quarters with others. Plus, cold and flu season is in full swing. Aside from the obvious precautions, such as frequent hand washing, a healthy diet, and exercise, acupuncture is an effective way to […]
![tongue-diagnosis[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tongue-diagnosis1-100x100.jpg "The Importance of the Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine")
Those unfamiliar with the principles of traditional Chinese medicine may be surprised when an acupuncturist asks to see their tongue. However, this tongue inspection plays an important role in diagnosis, developing a treatment plan, and gauging progress. The tongue can be a window into your health and is connected to the meridians and organs. What […]
![needle-vs-hair[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/needle-vs-hair1-100x100.jpg "3 Key Components To Understanding Acupuncture")
By Jennifer Dubowsky, LAc Acupuncture is one of the primary, and perhaps best known, treatments used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The practice of acupuncture involves inserting very fine needles into specific acupoints along your body’s meridians in order to balance and assist the free flow of qi. Although that was just one sentence of […]