Treating Autoimmune Diseases With Acupuncture The first thing to understand about autoimmune diseases is that it is a disease of the immune system. An unknown trigger can cause over activity of the immune system, where the body attacks and damages its own tissues. Production of antibodies that are misdirected from fighting infections to attackingRead more
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WELCOME 2018! Happy New Year! At the turn of every new year there is a burst of motivation and intention to make this year a better year. To make YOU a better YOU and to release old bad habits while creating space for healthier ones. My personal theme for 2018 is “Taking Charge ‘18”. WhatRead more
An acupuncture treatment rebalances the energy flow of the body and this shift has the potential to elicit reactions within the body that one may not be use to. There are typical patterns of reactions to a treatment but the specifics are unique to each individual and situation. Often I am asked the dosRead more
For me, autumn brings about dazzling colors on the trees, piles of leaves for my young kids to jump in, layering my outfits, chilly nights and most importantly…soups! I love soup season! We do many things on autopilot like preparing the yard or garden for winter, finishing up any summer projects or staying in bedRead more
There are many studies out there showing that acupuncture benefits chronic pain sufferers and this group of people make up at least 80% of the patients I see. With Fibromyalgia, FMS, being one of the most common pain syndromes, it’s not surprising that the occurrence of this complaint is rising in my office. Western medicineRead more
I TRIED TO CURE MY ALLERGIES WITH ACUPUNCTURE POSTED ON: 15 MAR 2016 – 12:34PM LIFESTYLE BY MICHELLE EIGENHEER It starts off almost innocuously, a little tickle in the back of your throat before you head to bed, maybe watery eyes that you attribute to staring at your smartphone for too long. Then you wake up completelyRead more
Come Meet the Crew at Regenesis River City Wellness has teamed up with the other health care practitioners in the office to announce the birth of Regenesis, the new name for the larger clinic space. We will be hosting an Open House where you can come and meet the other practitioners in the office, getRead more
Acupuncture treatments can include other beneficial therapies other than needles and one of the oldest methods in traditional Chinese medicine is cupping. Cupping is a method of warming air inside a glass cup that is then placed on the body. This action stimulates the skin by opening the pores, which encourages the flow of bloodRead more
After 8 years of practice, I am proud to now find myself caring for the greater Louisville community. River City Wellness opened it’s doors on July 1st, 2016, offering Oriental medicine to those looking for alternative health care. I am grateful for each and every one of my patients and their willingness to relocate with me.Read more