Today’s blog post presents two types of people – those predominantly cheerful and carefree versus those more reflective and serious. We celebrate both types but praise the pensive because they are modern-day warriors in our crazy, dysfunctional world. Happy People Happy people typically don’t dwell on their problems – they jump into action quickly, without […]
Appreciating Life Without Pain
In today’s blog post, I would like to discuss the topic of appreciating life without pain. Specifically, I think we should spend more time contemplating the gift of “not” being in pain on any given day. I don’t know about you, but I take my body for granted when it’s working well. “That’s what it’s […]
A Case of Mysterious Dizziness
Three months ago, an 80-year-old woman came to our clinic complaining of debilitating dizziness. The onset was quite mysterious – thus the title of this case study – A Case of Mysterious Dizziness! Six months earlier, she had a bad cold – not Covid – just a cold with congestion, sneezing, and fatigue. Two weeks […]
Acupuncture Fundamentals
Acupuncture began 5,000 years ago in China and has since spread worldwide. Today, acupuncture is safe and performed in modern clinical settings, like our office at Raleigh Acupuncture. Practitioners are highly trained, required to attend a 4-year graduate program, and be nationally board-certified and state-licensed. Needles are sterile, single-use, and hair-thin, making treatment safe and […]
Numbness Acupuncture Solution
Have you developed numbness in your body? Maybe it’s in the first three fingers of your hand or the middle toes on your foot. You may have numbness on your scalp, face, tailbone, outer legs, or abdomen. Wherever the problem, our numbness acupuncture solution can help. Why Are You Numb? Some people know exactly why […]
Celebrate The Big Heat
We’re in the hottest two weeks of the summer right now, what the traditional Chinese calendar calls the “Big Heat.” It’s gloriously hot and humid weather that requires two or three showers in a single day if you work or play outdoors. So let’s celebrate the Big Heat and appreciate the sheer power and intensity […]
Raleigh Needs Pickleball Courts
Pickleball is the fasting growing sport in America. Created in 1965 by three guys in Washington State, it has recently caught fire and will only grow faster in the coming years. The reason? Pickleball is downright fun! Plus, it’s addictive, social, fast-moving, easy to learn, forgiving on the body, and accessible for all ages – […]
Acupuncture Shoulder Pain Relief
Many patients have discovered the benefits of acupuncture shoulder pain relief. Today’s blog post will describe four shoulder pain patients to give you an idea about the types of cases that can benefit from acupuncture treatment. Chronic right shoulder pain – college athlete Chronic left shoulder blade pain – computer programmer Frozen shoulder – pain […]
Acupuncture Reduces Heartburn
A 2009 Journal of Acupuncture Medicine study concluded that acupuncture reduces heartburn. In particular, investigators explored acupuncture’s benefits for women struggling with acid reflux during pregnancy. The study also found that acupuncture reduced the need for medication. Researchers found that 75% of pregnant women receiving acupuncture had decreased heartburn symptoms in this randomized, controlled study […]
Reduce Mass Shootings
Here’s a plan to reduce mass shootings. Congress should pass a bill banning all media coverage of mass shootings for the next 24 months to reduce the number of copycat shooters. The federal government will report to the American public every six months with data about shootings to see if the plan is working. Furthermore, […]
Thyroid Acupuncture Solution
Thyroid disorders have become one of the fastest-growing health conditions in America, affecting over 20 million people. While modern treatments focus on drugs and surgery, eastern therapies like acupuncture can effectively manage thyroid issues. Furthermore, the thyroid acupuncture solution is exceptionally safe and effective because it regulates and stabilizes hormone imbalances naturally, without additional medicines. […]
Finger Joint Pain Solution
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain in the fingers, especially the distal joints (farther out). Raleigh Acupuncture has developed a highly effective finger joint pain solution that combines acupuncture and topical herbs applied to the finger joints. This treatment brings long-lasting relief to manage chronic arthritis pain. Osteoarthritis of the Finger Joints […]
Communication for Health
Communication for health is all about emotional awareness. In Chinese medicine, we recognize that unexpressed feelings generate stress in the body, which damages our health. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty understanding their feelings, leading to unexpressed frustrations. These are reasonable people with the best intentions of being good communicators but lack the emotional capacity to […]
Health Concerns for Seniors
What are the most significant health concerns for seniors? And what options do people 50 and older have for dealing with them? Today’s blog post explores how acupuncture can help manage seven of the most common health issues facing seniors today. Arthritis Arthritis is first on the list of health concerns for seniors. Let’s face […]
Acupuncture Jokes and Quotes
Today’s blog post is all about acupuncture jokes and quotes. We start off with a bunch of acupuncture jokes, most of which came from Upjoke.com. Then I’ve listed several quotes by celebrities that reference their appreciation of acupuncture. These are from a site called Brainyquote.com. If you have any good jokes or quotes about acupuncture, […]
Anger Doesn’t Damage Health
Anger doesn’t damage health – but our response to anger often does. I listened to a great sermon yesterday entitled “The Cost of Going Off” by Pastor Robert Madu. He was a guest preacher at Elevation Church, filling in for Stephen Furtick. The pastor drove home the point that there’s nothing wrong with anger. It […]
Navigating Alternative Healthcare
I recently met a retired allopathic doctor (Western medicine), and we had a lively conversation about navigating alternative healthcare. He expressed frustration with alternative medicine practitioners who promise the world to patients without a proven track record of success. When I told him that I was an acupuncturist, he paused and then asked, “Honestly, does […]
Acupuncture Relieves Anemia
According to Wikipedia, “anemia is the most common blood disorder, affecting about a third of the global population” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemia). Simply put, you are anemic when you don’t have enough red blood cells, and your blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen. The ancient Greek word “anaimia” means “lack of blood.” Today’s blog post describes […]
Acupuncture Relieves Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath is a common symptom triggered by different underlying conditions. Acupuncture provides an effective shortness of breath treatment in many instances, including: Lung deficiency (asthma, lung disease) Heart deficiency (anxiety) Liver excess (stress, depression) Hormones imbalance (perimenopause, menopause, thyroid) Shortness of Breath Treatment Chinese medicine views health as a state where the internal […]
Shin Splint Acupuncture Treatment
Do your lower legs hurt on either side of the shin bone that runs down the front of your leg? Have you been training or working extra hard, standing on your feet on hard surfaces? If so, you might be dealing with shin splints. The shin splint acupuncture treatment is safe, effective, and provides long-lasting […]
