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SKULLCAP: Nature’s Answer to Anxiety

By Liz Kelchak, L.Ac.

Skullcap is a Western herb that has been used for many years for anxiety and stress conditions. Skullcap gets its name from its blue flowers, which look like it has two “lips” and resemble the skullcaps worn in medieval times. continue reading »

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Forward Head Posture

By Logan Klahn LMT, BCTMB

As technology advances and we spend more time locked into devices and screens, it’s important to step back and remember what we’re doing to our bodies. Whether you’re reading this on a computer or mobile devi continue reading »

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Acupuncture during Pregnancy

By:  Kelly Kirles, L.Ac.

While many people have heard that acupuncture can help a woman achieve pregnancy they may not be aware that receiving acupuncture during pregnancy has many benefits!

Acupuncture relieves stress

Stress during pregnancy has been strongly linked to preterm delivery. Many mothers are very anxious about the health of their baby in the womb and are unable to relax. When they are in a state of constant stress the body pumps out the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, our “fight or flight hormones.” These hormones can weaken immunity, disrupt sleep, cause digestive issues and even cause the heart to beat excessively.  Stress can also lead to gestational diabetes.

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TDP LAMPS: FAR-INFRARED THERAPY

BY: Liz Kelchak, L.Ac

Ever wonder what those heat lamps are that your acupuncturist puts over you during treatment? It’s not an ordinary heat lamp but a far-infrared mineral lamp. Before we look at what far-infrared TDP Mineral Lamps are, we must first have an understanding of far-infrared heat.

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SINUSITIS (Sinus Infections & More)

BY: Natalie Kilheeney, L.Ac.

One of the most common complaints this time of year is Sinusitis; a condition causing inflammation and swelling in the cavities surrounding your nose and eyes. This can lead to narrowing of the passageways, where mucus produced by your body can become blocked. This blockage allows infection to set in and can last for weeks on end. Some of the symptoms include: pain around the nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, thick-yellow, or green mucus, loss of smell, headaches, pressure, dizziness, red eyes, itchy eyes, watery eyes, toothaches, bad breath, and ear aches.

Does this sound like you? Are you being affected? If so you are not alone.  Nearly 31 million people suffer from sinus infections each year. Likewise, 30% of adults and 40% of children suffer from nasal allergies. continue reading »

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