Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has long been used to balance the body’s energy systems. However, recent advancements in neuroscience are shedding light on how acupuncture can influence the nervous…
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Sleep Without Dreams: Acupuncture for Deep Restful Sleep
Sleep is one of the most crucial aspects of our well-being. However, for many people, restful sleep remains elusive, often leading to chronic fatigue, mood disorders, and a host of other health problems. While modern…
Eastern Medicine vs. Western Medicine: Acupuncture as an Alternative to Traditional Treatment Methods
In the ongoing discussion between Eastern and Western medicine, acupuncture stands out as one of the most recognized and widely practiced alternative treatments. While Western medicine typically focuses on diagnosing and treating symptoms with pharmaceuticals…
Benefits and harms of acupuncture for women
Acupuncture, or acupressure, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and in recent decades has gained popularity in the Western world as well. For women, acupuncture can be beneficial for a variety of conditions, but…
How does acupuncture work in treatment?
Acupuncture, or acupressure, is an ancient healing method originating in China and is used to treat a variety of diseases and conditions. It is based on the concept of “qi” (sometimes pronounced “chi”) or life…
Closure due to COVID-19
Dear Stepping Stone patients, colleagues, and friends~ In response to the growing spread and concern about COVID-19 in our community, we have decided to close Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness through Sunday March 22. After…
Winter Self-Care
By Xi Yang, Lic.Ac. In the cold winter, as the temperature drops, the body’s immunity is reduced as well. We become more susceptible to various diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, colds, bronchitis, allergic…
Chinese Hospital Internship
Acupuncturist and Admin Xi Yang recently departed for an internship at a hospital in China. Read on to learn more about what she is doing there! By Xi Yang, Lic.Ac. Guangzhou Guanxi Hospital of Traditional…
Why am I so tired?
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 7/18/2014. One of the most common symptoms that patients complain of in our office is a constant feeling of…
Acupuncture & Herbs for Anxiety
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 5/14/2014. Anxiety is a very common issue that we treat in our clinic using acupuncture and herbs. While anxiety…