In a modern world full of dietary supplements and herbal remedies, Chinese herbal medicine offers a time-tested, ancient practice that is still relevant! Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an umbrella for acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary and lifestyle habits. Acupuncture is the most common … [Read more...] about The Art (and Science) of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
My Dad’s Experience with Acupuncture My dad had chronic low back pain throughout my childhood. He’d come in and out of flares as pain management tools accumulated in our home: massage tables, inversion tables and pungent pain ointments. During one period of acute pain, his chiropractor told him to … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Healing Starts with Acupuncture
Healing does not always need to begin with something overwhelming. In many cases, it starts with giving your body the right support. At our West Bloomfield acupuncture clinic, we use acupuncture to help the body restore balance and function naturally. Acupuncture focuses on supporting the flow of … [Read more...] about Healing Starts with Acupuncture
The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine
The five elements in Chinese medicine include Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. This system helps explain how the body maintains balance and how imbalances may affect physical and emotional health. At our West Bloomfield acupuncture clinic, we use the five elements in Chinese medicine to better … [Read more...] about The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine
The Benefit of Ear Seeds in Chinese Medicine
Ear Seeds in West Bloomfield for Natural Support Ear seeds in Chinese medicine offer a simple, non-invasive way to support healing between acupuncture visits. These tiny beads are placed on specific points of the ear to help stimulate the body’s natural healing response. At Michigan Associates of … [Read more...] about The Benefit of Ear Seeds in Chinese Medicine
Supporting Our Liver During Spring
Spring is a good time for rejuvenation and change. It is a also good time to think about supporting the Liver. In TCM, the Liver Qi regulates the flow of qi as it travels throughout the body. Picture a highway system which flows freely with no traffic or congestion. The Liver Qi regulates this … [Read more...] about Supporting Our Liver During Spring
