This Thanksgiving, I’m posting an essay by Watchman Nee, a Chinese evangelist, from his collected works. It is a good reminder of the importance of giving thanks – in good times and bad. From Raleigh Acupuncture, Jinmei and I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Before The Victory There are two stages to our praises […]
Chronic Ankle Pain
Acupuncture can reduce and often resolve chronic ankle pain. You might have strained or sprained your ankle months ago and still have nagging pain. Most often, this discomfort is on the outside of your ankle and is accompanied by swelling. If this is your situation, keep reading to see if our chronic ankle pain solution […]
Healthy Winter Foods
Healthy winter foods are essential to staying strong, vibrant, and happy when temperatures dip below 40 degrees. As the weather cools, our metabolism slows down to conserve energy. Certain foods boost metabolism, encourage blood circulation, and nourish the organs. In addition, these foods strengthen the immune system to fend off sickness. Healthy Winter Foods As […]
Don’t Ever Retire
Some people don’t have the option to retire when they get into their sixties and seventies. They need the money to pay rent, buy food, and take care of healthcare bills. But for many, retirement is an option, having put away savings for decades. This morning I read a devotion by Watchman Nee that inspired […]
Foundational Principles of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient medicine dating back thousands of years. The guiding principles of Chinese medicine are just as relevant today as they were in the past. In today’s blog post, I want to share some foundational principles of acupuncture spelled out in a text entitled Lingshu. This book reveals timeless insights on how to […]
Weaponizing Your Breathing
Intentionally breathing is a powerful tool to improve health, reduce pain, and ease stress. Breathing with purpose is the foundation of meditation and has been advocated by physicians, philosophers, and religious leaders for thousands of years. I titled today’s blog post “Weaponizing Your Breathing,” to create an image of how powerful this simple act can […]
Athletes Love Acupuncture
Athletes love acupuncture for two primary reasons. First, treatments get you back to your sport quickly. Second, the results are long-lasting. That’s why so many professional athletes are adding acupuncture to their regular health regimes – this ancient medicine keeps them healthy and productive for a higher percentage of the time. But, of course, what […]
Let’s Avoid World War Three
Today we are faced with the real possibility of World War Three, given the escalating conflict in Ukraine. It’s been a long time since we’ve had to worry about the possibility of nuclear war. Yet, this war and its repercussions have positioned the world in a precarious place over the last few months. We, as […]
Acupuncture Customizes Treatments
Acupuncture customizes treatments to meet each patient’s unique needs. Many people suffer from complex health conditions that don’t respond well to mainstream medical care. At Raleigh Acupuncture, we utilize Chinese medicine’s vast resources to heal your body and relieve pain. In addition, we provide customized patient treatments based on your specific pattern imbalance, enabling us […]
Return To Civility – A Path to Healing America
America needs a return to civility. Everybody has strong opinions these days about the state of the world, politics, religion, civil liberties, the economy, healthcare, and education. Some people say they’ve never seen such discord among Americans. However, disagreement is nothing new – Americans have always had strongly differing beliefs. What concerns me is the […]
Acupuncture Resolves Nerve Pain Best
Acupuncture resolves nerve pain best. We say this with confidence based on our experience treating thousands of patients over nearly 20 years in our clinic at Raleigh Acupuncture. Here’s a list of the most common nerve-related illnesses we treat: Peripheral neuropathy (numb feet and hands) Carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist pain, numb fingers) Pinched nerve neck […]
Praise The Pensive
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 […]
