Acupuncture helps children with autism

New research has just been released which shows that acupuncture can help children who have autism spectrum disorder. The study found that after 12 weekly treatments of acupuncture the children showed improvement in the following areas:

• social initiation
• receptive language
• motor skills
• attention span
• coordination (including better writing ability)

This is very exciting news for children who have autism spectrum disorder because the improvement in…

If you've ever come into the clinic and and it smelled a little smokey, it's because we're using a special treatment modality called moxibustion or moxa. We created a short video to explain what moxa is and what conditions it's used for. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Acupuncture is GREAT for Managing of Stress in Adults & Children!

Acupuncture Works for Stress, Neck and Back Pain[/caption] It is a widely held belief that acupuncture is a great way to relieve stress. Acupuncture treatments at our office are geared to address stress in addition to our patient's main complaint.  Many of our patients find a sense of deep relaxation and sleep or meditate during treatment to enhance the stress-reducing effects of acupuncture. Being a kid should be easy, right?  K…

Jade Windscreen / Jade Screen for Prevention

An ongoing supplement for the prevention of colds throughout the season. I recommend taking twice daily to help boost your immunity.

Pei Min Kan Wan for Sinus Congestion

This formula is specifically for the sinuses…

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn represents the beginning of the Yin Cycle where people and plants begin to slow down and turn inward for the coming winter. It's time to replace routines that served us in the vibrant and warm summer months with those that support our health in the cooler months. The Yin cycle brings about more cold and damp weather and less sunlight. For many kids, autumn can be filled with coughs, colds, asthma and other respiratory illnesses. With just a few simp…

About 19 million American adults suffer from depression and most find their current treatment options ineffective in addition to a slew of unwanted side effects.  Many who are prescribed antidepressants find that the medication only masks the problem, and does not cure it. However there are alternative treatments that have been proven effective without harmful side effects.

Massage Therapy: Massage therapy is not just beneficial for your body physically, but mentally as well. Massage is a safe …

Acupressure is one of the easiest and fastest ways to treat nasal congestion in babies and kids. It’s safe for kids of all ages and we recommend using it three to five times daily. And yes, this technique can be beneficial for adults as well as children!  

As a working mom of a 3 year-old daughter with a rare genetic condition, I know it can be overwhelming at times when your child has multiple challenges.  Some of the challenges we have faced with our daughter are:

• delayed speech
• delayed motor skills
• sensory disorder
• low immune system
• behavioral issues
• digestive challenges

That is why I have become so passionate to share what has helped our amazing daughter with other parents who have special-needs kids.

One of the most basic ways we …

5 Tips to Help With TMJ: Temporomandibular Joint Pain

Many of my patients suffer from TMJ and they are not alone: this pain affects over 10 million Americans and can involve difficulty chewing, jaw muscle stiffness and painful popping or clicking. It's uncomfortable to say the least and can become a real health concern by promoting stress within the body. Although for some people the pain of TMJ goes away on its own, others develop long-term problems and need treatment to help their pain. If…