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Turning to Acupuncture During the Pandemic

Turning to Acupuncture During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic forced individuals in New Jersey to postpone non-emergency health care for the months the state was in lockdown. Now that New Jersey has entered the initial stages of reopening there is a question of how safe it is to seek relief from non-life-threatening conditions that are impacting your quality of life. Read more…

Green Your Interior Spaces with Plants

Green Your Interior Spaces with Plants

Could your home or office office have SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS)?  If you or others in your environment suffer headaches, nausea, rashes, eye irritations or dizziness it just might be the problem.  Learn more and get ideas from Jane Brick (the plant whisperer) on how to make your spaces healthier!

Patient Healing Journey Overcoming Asthma to Become a Triathlete

Patient Healing Journey Overcoming Asthma to Become a Triathlete

Joanne had a history of mild allergies and childhood asthma so her respiratory tract and sinuses were her weak areas. She had to stop running and swimming and was relying heavily on steroids and decongestants and had gained weight due to these medications and inactivity. No surprise she also was feeling fatigued, irritable and depressed when she started acupuncture. There are a number of ways to treat allergies and asthma with acupuncture.

Vertigo to Feeling Grounded and Secure • Barbara’s Acupuncture Healing Journey

Vertigo to Feeling Grounded and Secure • Barbara’s Acupuncture Healing Journey

As an acupuncture practitioner for many years, I have treated many patients with vertigo and other balance disorders.  Vertigo is a common problem for many patients, particularly affecting the elderly. Symptoms of vertigo are including, spinning sensation, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, nausea and loss of balance. 

Stella’s Cold Hands and Feet • Patients with Reynaud’s Syndrome

Stella’s Cold Hands and Feet • Patients with Reynaud’s Syndrome

According to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medical theory a person who is often cold and craves warmth will be diagnosed as having a Cold constitution. Stella clearly had this condition. Her other important signs included fatigue, achy joints, weak digestion, a slow, tight pulse and a white coating on her tongue.