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After seeing thousands of client visits at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic, one thing is for sure—acupuncture deserves a place as a first-line treatment option for a wide range of health conditions, alongside medication, physical therapy, psychotherapy and so on. Why? Because in many cases, the results can be profound, and acupuncture is always gentle on the system.
Interior and Exterior Dynamics in the Eight Principles of TCM
Understanding disease locations and improving diagnosis and treatment through the Eight Principles of TCM.
Exploring Yin and Yang with the Eight Principles of TCM
Understand the core concepts of Yin and Yang within TCM’s Eight Principles, and learn their role in diagnosing and treating imbalances.
Managing Stress in the Midst of Chaos, Change, and Growth
Learn to transform stress! Follow these guidelines to manage stress, release pressure, regain perspective, and find balance in challenging times.
The Vital Substances
Understanding the pivotal role The Vital Substances—Qi, Jing, Xue, and Jin Ye—play in maintaining your vitality.
San-Fu-Tie Acupuncture Treatment During the Dog Days of Summer
Discover the rejuvenating power of San-Fu-Tie. Boost your immunity and well-being naturally with this ancient practice during the hottest days of the year.
Meridians
In Eastern medicine, the intricate network of meridians serves as the conduits through which Qi, the vital energy, flows within the body. Unlike the anatomical pathways of blood vessels in Western physiology, meridians represent a dynamic system of energy circulation,...
The Three Treasures
Eastern medicine revolves around The Three Treasures: Qi, Jing, and Shen. These treasures handle different aspects of our body and mind. Through practices like acupuncture and herbal remedies, Eastern medicine aims to balance these treasures for a healthier life.
Qi
Qi, often translated as ‘air’ or ‘breath,’ is much more than that. In Eastern medicine, it’s a vital substance essential for bodily functions.
Your Abdominal Massage (YAM)
Your Abdominal Massage (YAM) is a technique of abdominal self-massage that can help to move your body towards optimal health. The techniques are simple, effective, and can improve the flow of blood, lymph, nerve, and energy.
How To Get the Most Out of Your Acupuncture Treatment
There are no hard and fast rules about how to prepare for an acupuncture appointment, but there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your treatment. We’ll be providing you with basics such as what to wear, what to drink, whether to eat, how much time to...
Using Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture to Treat Injuries
In Western culture, it is a little-known fact that Chinese medicine is fantastic for sports and traumatic injuries. This medicine evolved alongside martial arts and warfare, but we can also use it for more everyday injuries like sprained ankles. Treatments were...
How to heal migraines naturally
If you’ve had one, you know—a migraine is so much more than a headache. Patients with migraines often report that they get in the way of their day-to-day lives, forcing them to cancel plans, stay in bed and call in sick. Here’s how we help our clients--like the ones...
Migraine case studies from our acupuncture clinic in Washington DC
There's nothing like living migraine-free after having these monster headaches! Here are a couple of real migraine patient cases and the outcomes from our acupuncture clinic. Migraine Case Study 1) Patient "JC" came in for persistent migraines following medical leave,...
How to deal with stress naturally
Stress is perhaps the most common issue we see at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. Not only is acupuncture amazing for stress, but we also help our clients deal with stress on multiple fronts, both on and off the acupuncture table. Read on to find out how. Common...
How to heal allergies & sinus problems naturally
Our acupuncture clinic is located in Washington DC, often referred to as the “capital of allergies.” As such, there is no shortage of clients who come in to see us for allergies, chronic sinus pain, and sinus infections. Here is our natural, holistic approach to...
How to heal neck pain naturally
Neck pain is a very common symptom that we see at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. And it’s a symptom that we have successfully helped many clients with over the years. Here is our holistic approach to healing neck pain. Common causes of neck pain...
Understanding Your Acupuncturist: Qi and Meridians
Allopathic physicians, those that practice “conventional” medicine, use vocabulary and special terminology to identify conditions happening within the body, their causes, tests, and treatments. These include terms like mastitis, heart attack, cystic fibrosis,...
How acupuncture melts your physical pain
One of the most common reasons patients come to see us is for pain relief. Acupuncture is extremely effective for many patients in both relieving physical pain, and also at helping patients remain pain-free on an ongoing basis over the course of multiple acupuncture...
How acupuncture works for tension headaches
Do you have tension headaches with any regularity? If so, congratulations—you’re part of a colossally large club. Of all headache types, tension headaches (also called myogenic headaches or muscle contraction headaches) are the most common. The World Health...
How acupuncture works for stress, anxiety and depression—the physiology
Stress, along with anxiety and depression, is one of the most common issues that patients come in for at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. Their chronic stress manifests as a wide range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms. In many cases,...
