What is YIN versus YANG? Yin and Yang are opposites. Opposites are part of nature; Positive vs Negative electrical charges. Male vs female. Acupuncture aims to keep Yin and Yang in balance within your body.   Treating Yin vs Yang  And-they are important to Acupuncture within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This Yin versus Yang is […]

This Acupuncture Point can be used as an AcuPressure Point at home to Relieve Stress… Yin Tang is the acupuncture point between the eyebrows. Yin Tang is great for relieving stress. Simply press lightly on this acupuncture point (or in your case, acupressure point). You may also lightly rub this area if you prefer to […]

Four Ways Acupuncture Helps Hot flashes and Night Sweats Triggers more positive mood (by activating endorphin pathways)-May help you deal better with symptoms! Decreases secretion of calcitonin (neuropeptide that causes vasodilation) *vasodilation triggers warm body temperature Increases melatonin   Prompts Your Body to Return back to Homeostasis *Homeostasis= condition of optimal functioning for an organism […]

IVF Fertility Treatment and When to Start Acupuncture Start Acupuncture ASAP! Many are looking to improve their odds with IVF. If you are wondering when to start acupuncture to help improve your success rate, start as soon as possible.   How Many Sessions Before IVF? 1 Acupuncture/ week (3 months before IVF) 2 Acupunctures/week (2 […]

Why Your Anxiety Worsens in Spring… Liver Yang is Rising! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory,  Your Qi (Energy) in the body (and other creatures & plants) is affected by Spring time. Spring time is the start of increased “Yang” Energy. Yang Energy (versus the opposite, Yin) brings upward, sometimes a quick, rushing movement. […]