Happy September! The weather is getting milder, schools are opening back up… whether we like it or not, summer seems to be drawing to a close. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, the last thing most of us are thinking about is allergies! However, if you tend to suffer from seasonal allergies, brace yourselfRead more
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Inflammation. It seems like a health buzzword these days, thrown around to describe just about anything. But it’s no wonder why. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to a vast number of acute and chronic conditions, from a tiny papercut to an autoimmune disorder like Lyme’s Disease. While it’s easy to label inflammation as entirelyRead more
Insomnia is one of the most common disorders in the world, found in over 40% of adults. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the night, and having poor quality sleep. These symptoms leech over into the daytime hours, causing daytime sleepiness, poor memory, weak attention span, irritability, anxiety, depression, and otherRead more
About 10% of the population has once experienced tinnitus, a symptom that can indicate auditory damage or other underlying medical conditions. Tinnitus is a ringing, humming, or roaring sound in the ears, varying in pitch and intensity. It can last minutes to days, disrupting your overall wellbeing, further instigating other conditions such as anxiety, depression,Read more
An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroid, is a very common medical condition. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 4.6 percent of the U.S. population ages 12 years and up has hypothyroidism. That’s nearly 5 out of 100 people. Depending on the severity of the condition, individuals struggling with hypothyroidism often experience aRead more
The holidays are over, it’s the middle of winter, and there’s a global pandemic with no end in sight. You may be feeling especially tired, out-of-rhythm, or may not be putting your health first. It’s not your fault. Everyone is struggling right now, and it’s easy to get out-of-step with your own self-care. Your immunityRead more
Lindsay Matthews and the entire team at River City Wellness are taking every recommended precaution and following all protocols to make sure that receiving an acupuncture treatment is as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe fully in acupuncture’s ability to boost the body’s immune system to fight all sorts of illnesses. WeRead more
River City Wellness is offering a first time patient Acupuncture Discount during the month of February. Contact us now for details or to take advantage of this special deal. (PRLeap.com) Feb 1, 2019. Louisville, KY. More than 20% of the people around the world celebrate the Chinese (or Lunar) New Year set to take placeRead more
While acupuncture therapy has long since been a cornerstone of Chinese medicine practices, for most of the West it still remains a somewhat mystifying form of pain relief. That being said, alternative medicine in general is becoming more accepted within the medical community, as findings from controlled clinical trials continue to support it’s evidence basedRead 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