*Actual Patient Pictures* Patient came in to see us after exhausting all of her options for acne treatment. Most treatments were a temporary fix or did not help at all. Below there is a comparison of her before and after our treatment. We gave the patient a special Chinese herbs formula catered to her condition […]
Author Archives: Tcm Acupuncture
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A stiff neck can occur for many reasons, whether you slept wrong, have stress or pulled a muscle. It interferes with daily life and in some cases makes it hard to make sudden movements. Or maybe you injure your lower back by lifting heavy objects, or put pressure on it through exercise and you start […]
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Folliculitis decalvans is a form of alopecia (hair loss) that involves scarring. It is characterized by redness, swelling and pustules around the hair follicle (folliculitis) that leads to destruction of the follicle and consequent permanent hair loss. Folliculitis decalvans affects both men and women and may onset during adolescence or at any time in adult […]
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When the cold weather hits, our bodies feel the effect. In our body, the energy “Yang” and “Yin” also change. The “Yang” level is lowered and can have an impact on our health. For some it can affect their body temperature and they start to feel colder than normal, they can get a runny nose, […]
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One of the principles in Chinese medicine is prevention. This is a practice that places emphasis on preventing potential problems. In Chinese medicine a practitioner will often check your tongue, take your pulse, and ask some questions about your digestion. These are methods of diagnosing a disease in Chinese medicine, as well as detecting a […]
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Alopecia Areata, is a condition characterized by hair loss and causes round bald patches. It is believed that this condition can be brought on by the immune system attacking hair follicles, and stress. Some habits that may be beneficial to this condition is limiting intake of spicy food, alcohol, and good sleeping patterns. These factors […]
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People who have trouble sleeping, usually seek out a prescription to help them sleep. However, this can create drug dependency, unwanted side effects, and a high tolerance as time goes on. In Chinese medicine, toxic heat inside the body and an imbalance are the main reasons. With the aid of acupuncture and Chinese herbs, insomnia […]
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Chinese medicine is effective in treating Trigeminal Neuralgia. It is a painful condition that affect the trigeminal nerve located in the face area. This pain makes mundane tasks such as speaking, eating, and brushing your teeth very painful and can be hard to manage. Conventional methods and medications only work to a certain degree and […]
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Sinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal sinuses. It ranges from mild to severe, but can trigger infections in the nasal cavity, that can be dangerous if not treated properly. Sinusitis can start as allergies or a cold. Some people turn to medications for relief but they can be ineffective in some cases or have […]
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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is a condition that affects people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world. It is an inflammation that occurs in the skin and shows up in lesions that appear red, dry and itchy. Traditional Chinese Medicine has treated this condition for thousands of years with natural […]