By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 2/24/2015. When people find out that I am an acupuncturist, one common question is “So, what are the most…
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What is the Shen?
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 5/3/2014. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to honor that, this post is about how Traditional Chinese…
Treating IT Band Syndrome with acupuncture and massage
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 12/16/2014. The IT Band (Iliotibial Band) is a dense line of connective tissue that runs down the lateral side…
Ways to boost energy naturally
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 6/5/2015. It is certainly a crazy busy time of year for many – and the frantic pace…
Acupuncture for Runners
This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 4/18/2014. Spring is in the air and runners are on the streets! So it seemed a fitting time to write about all…
Essential Oil Profile of the Month- Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
By Michael Dell’Orfano, Lic.Ac., RA This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 8/25/2016. Family Name: Burseraceae Recommended Daily Dosage: Inhalation- Place 3-10 drops in an aromatherapy diffuser for 15-30 minutes…
Essential Oil Profile: Lavender
By Michael Dell’Orfano, Lic.Ac., RA This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 7/8/2016. The lavender plants used in aromatherapy derive from Mediterranean countries with the ideal growing conditions…
Immune-Boosting Tips
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 10/15/2014. I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about how to boost immunity and stay healthy. Here…
Craniosacral Therapy for Tension Headaches
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 5/3/2016. Tension headaches are a very common problem, and when they start happening frequently enough to interfere with one’s…
Chinese Herbs for “Food Stagnation”
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 4/11/2014. There is a concept in Chinese Herbal Medicine theory called “Food Stagnation” – you can probably guess…