Menopause Treated with Acupuncture

Menopause Treated with Acupuncture

Scientifically, menopause is described as the cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle. If only it were that easy.   During menopause, a woman’s estrogen levels drop, resulting in hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, growth of facial hair, forgetfulness,...
Acupuncture and the Treatment of Arthritis

Acupuncture and the Treatment of Arthritis

Arthritis literally means inflammation of the joints. It affects more than 50 million adults and is the most common cause of disability in America. There are various types of arthritis, but all come with pain and stiffness in the joints.   While research into...
Family Trip, Rocket Launch and Schedule Change

Family Trip, Rocket Launch and Schedule Change

As many of you know we’re a family owned business, and every now and then that means that family stuff will mean clinic days have to change. This coming week we have the opportunity to take two very excited little boys to the Kennedy Space Center to watch the historic...
Acupuncture Point Profile: GB34

Acupuncture Point Profile: GB34

Most of the points we do in our clinic are below the elbows and knees. One of the more common locations we choose is the point gallbladder 34.   Located anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula on the lower leg, GB34 is the meeting point of the sinews...
Helping Tennis Elbow With Acupuncture

Helping Tennis Elbow With Acupuncture

Tennis elbow, AKA lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition in which the tendons of the outside part of the elbow are inflamed. Though actual playing of tennis is a common cause, tennis elbow can be caused by any repeated or strenuous activity, especially those...
Acupuncture and Athletic Performance

Acupuncture and Athletic Performance

Many of the patients we see in the clinic are athletes. Cyclists, CrossFit enthusiasts, runners, gymnasts, baseball players, golfers- all come seeking acupuncture to improve performance, alleviate pain, or get them in the right mindset for competition. Acupuncture was...