Cupping
Cupping + Acupuncture: More Than the Sum of its Parts
Do any of these scenarios sound like your life: a stubborn knot between the shoulder blades, a low-back flare that keeps returning, or a neck that feels “stuck” after long hours at a desk? Acupuncture needles can calm the nervous system and change pain signaling and cupping can mechanically decompress tight tissue and improve local circulation. Used together thoughtfully and safely they’re often paired to help pain move from “sharp and guarded” to “dull and workable,” and then to “resolved or manageable.” continue reading
FALL-Balancing Environmental Changes
By Laura Zaranski, L.Ac.
Fall corresponds with the “Metal” element, which in turn is conceptually related to the lung and large intestine. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the lung is responsible for respiration and exchange of fluid continue reading
Cupping Therapy: History and Usage
By Liz Kelchak, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.
History:
Cupping therapy was introduced over 3000 years ago. According to The A
cademy of Classical Oriental Sciences- acos.com; there is a saying in China: “Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured.” Zhao Xue Ming, a doctor practicing more than 200 years ago, compiled a book entitled Ben Cong Gang Mu She Yi, in which he describes in detail the history and origin of different kinds of cupping and cup shapes, functions and applications.
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
