Our expert acupuncturists have chosen our top five exercises to o complement your acupuncture treatments and support your journey towards improved well-being. Each exercise serves a unique purpose, catering to diverse preferences and needs. Let's explore these transformative exercises that have earned the seal of approval from our skilled acupuncturists.
Gua Sha - an ancient healing technique for pain, injuries and much more! Gua sha is a gentle massage using traditional tools to break up stagnation in muscles and joints, increasing range of motion and treating pain.
Morning sickness and nausea is a common symptom of early acupuncture. Luckily acupuncture is an effective, safe and relaxing treatment!
The dog days of Summer are upon us. Learn how to beat the heat and stay healthy from a Chinese Medicine perspective with acupuncturist Punita Jhangiani!
Many of our acupuncture patients ask us for recommendations on dietary changes, nutritional supplements, and weight loss and detoxification programs. There’s so much information on the internet and media that it bewilders many people, including sometimes ourselves as we read through new medical literature and research that we encounter daily. Read more...
An increasing number of women are turning to acupuncture for treatment of a common gynecological disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. PCOS is a complex hormonal imbalance that causes cystic inflammation on the ovaries and reproductive tissue. The cause of the hormonal disruption has been linked to many factors including genetics, birth control pills, environmental toxins such as plastics and air borne compounds, stress, early puberty, and artificial additives in food and drink.
Between December and March there are waves of infection passed between family members and co-workers. We all know the common symptoms – alternating fever and chills, sinus congestion, coughing, headaches and sore throats, body aches and fatigue. We encourage our acupuncture patients to come in for acupuncture treatment and for safe, effective and natural Chinese herbal formulas that can significantly reduce the period of suffering and eliminate the need for harsher drugs like antibiotics and decongestants.
James’ Journey to Wellness with Chron's Disease - James was small for his age, and had a real difficulty with fidgeting in his seat when I was trying to talk to him. It was exhausting just watching him flail around in his seat like a fish out of water! His mother appeared unphased by this behavior, but in my head I strongly attributed this to the permeability of his gut leaching things like unwanted sugars and gluten into his brain, causing the hyperactive behavior.
Anxiety and stress have become a common part of many daily lives. This results in many illnesses and symptoms such as disturbed sleep, poor appetite, and unhappiness. Often this feeling of anxiety is new so the question is: how does this happen? During my many years of practice as an acupuncturist and practitioner or Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey in Morristown, New Jersey I have learned that the stress of trying to get pregnant becomes a major cause for anxiety. Stress increases as a couple tries to achieve pregnancy and the longer the wait higher the stress.
We are so gratified to have patients like Jeff who come to us for acupuncture for a wide range of chronic health problems. They often turn to acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine because they have become unsatisfied with conventional medicine and are looking for alternative medicine for a more holistic approach. Read more about Jeff's healing journey to living with less pain and suffering.
