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How Acupuncture Can Relieve Your Pain

admin, February 16, 2017

Chronic pain is a common problem, caused by many conditions. These include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain and joint pain. Other popular causes are chronic headaches and migraines. Pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors and one of the most common reasons people receive acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture is a branch […]

Sleep disorders don’t have to get in the way of your New Year’s resolutions. Acupuncture is a natural insomnia treatment that may provide relief.

Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Beat Sleep Disorders

admin, January 15, 2017

Every January, there is a fervent anticipation of fresh starts, renewed goals and inspired resolutions. For some, these aspirations are quite ambitious, including debt reduction, relationship health and, of course, weight loss. But as the stress and busyness of our culture continue to intensify (thanks in part to our 24/7 device possession), many of us […]

Having celiac disease may make movie night snacks tricky, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. Learn how acupuncture can help.

Can Acupuncture Help with Celiac Disease Symptoms?

admin, December 14, 2016

It’s movie night at your house and everyone is craving pizza, even your gluten sensitive friend. You’re trying to propose alternatives, but no one is listening to you. It’s been like this for most of your life. You have a digestive disorder known as celiac disease, and ingesting any type of gluten could be fatal. […]

If your tension headaches are making you miserable, it might be time to look into alternative ways of treating tension headache symptoms.

What You Can Do About Treating Tension Headaches

Wunian Chen, MD, LAc, November 30, 2016

You’re slaving away on an important work project, sitting at your desk and staring at the computer screen, when you suddenly wince in agony. Someone has wrapped a huge elastic band around your head, and the pain is becoming insurmountable. But no mobster demanding ransom is standing behind you. Rather, a tension headache has declared […]

Using acupuncture for hypertension can help relieve the stress of weight gain during the holiday season and help you enjoy time with loved ones.

Beat the Bloat: Dodging Weight Gain During the Holidays

admin, November 15, 2016

The holidays are on the horizon, and many families are already preparing for festive days with loved ones, socials with friends and co-workers, and rich comfort food. For people who have to be mindful of their health and diet lifestyles this can be a challenging time of year, says acupuncturist Dr. Helen Wang. It is important to […]

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, acupuncture and exercise can help you get it under control and get back to enjoying life.

How Acupuncture Can Help the 1 in 3 Americans with High Blood Pressure

admin, October 30, 2016

Your annual doctor’s visit never fails to include a blood pressure test. A nurse wraps a sphygmomanometer around your arm and checks that your blood pressure is normal. You’re vaguely aware of the consequences of hypertension, so you may panic a bit if your physician reports that your blood pressure is somewhat elevated. A third […]