Treating a urinary tract infection (UTI) with herbs can be effective, but it should be done with caution and under the supervision of a doctor. A UTI is a serious condition and it is important…
Herbal Medicine
Treatment with herbs: what you need to know first of all
Herbal treatments, also known as phytotherapy, can be beneficial, but as with any treatment method, there are some important aspects to consider before you start. Here’s what you need to know first and foremost: Phytotherapy…
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…
Maya Moon Oil
By Marissa Farrell, LMT “Rainforest Remedies is the line of traditional herbal and topical healing products formulated by Dr. Rosita Arvigo based on her work with Don Elijio Panti in Belize. Don Elijio as a…
Food and Herbs for Fall Dryness
By Michael Dell’Orfano, Lic.Ac., RA Autumn is the season of dryness according to Chinese medicine theory. It is said that our internal environment is effected by the external environment we live in, so it makes…
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…
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Historical Perspective and Formula Design
By Michael Dell’Orfano, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 11/7/2015. Before acupuncture was discovered, other methods of healing were known and commonly used in ancient China. Prior to…
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…
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…