“Can Acupuncture treat that?” This is a question that most acupuncturists have heard many times throughout their careers. Fortunately, acupuncture is an extremely versatile medicine with myriad applications to help a wide variety of complaints. In their report Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled a list of symptoms, syndromes, diseases, pathologies, traumas, and conditions that have been proven through clinical trials to be effectively treated by acupuncture.… Read the rest!
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Please help us welcome our newest Acupuncturist to Whitney Green Acupuncture!
While she’s new to us, Laura is in her 15th year of practicing acupuncture. She’s a graduate of OCOM with an MSOM and an NCCAOM board certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbologist. She completed her undergraduate degree from Ivy League school, University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Fine Arts and Urban Studies with an Anthropology minor.… Read the rest!
We are excited to announce that we now carry YINA skin care products at our clinic!
YINA uses Traditional Chinese medical knowledge to create skin care products that are effective and enriching. They have a commitment to delivering efficacious and sustainable products.
Owners Angela and Ervina founded YINA with their vision to share skin care practices influenced by Chinese Medicine.… Read the rest!
Pelvic health is a crucial aspect of overall wellness that often goes overlooked. The pelvic region includes the muscles, bones, nerves, and organs that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. When these muscles and tissues become weakened or damaged, it can lead to a range of issues such as pain, incontinence, and sexual dysfunction.… Read the rest!
My name is Ruby Ellison with Metta Holistic health and I practice Traditional Thai Medicine.
There are many wonderful modalities within Thai medicine but perhaps one of my favorites are the Thai Herbal Compresses.
Herbal CompressThese compresses are handmade and full of wonderful aromatic Thai herbs such as lemongrass and turmeric that help to heal, relax, and release.… Read the rest!
In East Asian medicine, there are five seasons, which correspond to five elements that exist within us. By living in harmony with the seasons, and closely observing the changes in nature, we are able to learn to support our health year-round.
We are currently in the Late Summer season, which lasts until Fall Equinox on September 23rd.… Read the rest!
When you don’t have time for a massage appointment, here are some tips you can do at home!
Self massage are techniques that you can do yourself to get rid of muscle tightness and tension throughout your body.
These techniques can be performed with your fingers, hands, and elbows. Others techniques may require simple items such as a ball (massage, golf, lacrosse, or tennis), or a foam roller.… Read the rest!
According to the CDC, 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5% of the US population).
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it tells your pancreas to release insulin.… Read the rest!
Almost everyone experiences stress at certain times of their lives. The past year alone has brought stress to millions of individuals around the world.
According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2020, nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is a significant source of stress in their life.… Read the rest!
Hot flashes are often associated with Menopause. However, anyone can experience them, especially now in the peak of the Summer months!
Hot flashes are a sudden heat sensation mostly in the upper portion of the body. The most common locations of heat occur in the chest, low back, neck, and head.… Read the rest!