Point Profile: Wu Hu (Five Tigers)

Point Profile: Wu Hu (Five Tigers)

Wu Hu is a group of five points on the radial aspect of the proximal segment of the palmar side of the thumb (if that makes little to no sense, that’s ok, just look at the picture).   We learned about this group of points as we studied the acupuncture system of...
Acupuncture and Longevity

Acupuncture and Longevity

A favorite quote is “it’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years.” No matter how much we wish for eternal youth, aging is inevitable. And the longer we live, the more we see and feel the effects of time on our bodies. But growing old does not have to...
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...