Did you know that there are over 200 acupoints in the ear? While this little organ may seem like a strange candidate for treatment, acupuncture of the ear (auricular acupuncture) can actually be used to treat a variety of unrelated conditions, from pain to anxiety to substance abuse. When used in conjunction with other acupointsRead more
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Many people who were diagnosed with Covid-19 report negative symptoms that linger long after contracting the virus. Known as Covid “Long-Haulers,” these people have endured chronic, life-altering symptoms for months, despite the fact that some of them initially had mild cases or even no symptoms of Covid-19! Over a year and a half into theRead more
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
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
From Michael Phelps to Gwyneth Paltrow to Justin Bieber, many popular figures have made headlines in recent years for their use of cupping. At this point, the red-purple cup marks are easily identifiable, whether in the Olympic pool or on the red carpet. While these painless discolorations fade in a couple of days, the impactRead more
Despite its recent discovery in the United States, alpha-gal syndrome has affected thousands of peoples’ lives. Characterized by an allergy to red meat, alpha-gal syndrome is believed to be caused by the bite of lone star ticks. Once bitten, a sugar molecule called alpha-gal enters the body. In a period of months, some people willRead more