While surgery may be necessary, it can cause discomfort and limit the patient’s ability to move and function for a period of time. Some turn to acupuncture as a way to help the healing process after undergoing a surgical procedure. What are the modern benefits of this traditional Chinese … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Acupuncture Post Surgery
Can Acupuncture Help Treat Headaches and Migraines?
Julie Shindler-Cohen, R. Ac., Dipl. OM, FABORM Headaches are a common problem that affect people all over the world. Finding the right treatment can be difficult because headaches occur for different reasons. Many patients have found relief through acupuncture, a traditional Chinese practice that … [Read more...] about Can Acupuncture Help Treat Headaches and Migraines?
The Many Promises of Integrative Medicine: How your acupuncturist differs from your primary care physician
Over the years I’ve been in conversation with patients about “this or that” health condition. I’m always surprised when I hear people say, “ "I’ve already seen my doctor for it.” Oftentimes people will follow this line up with something like, “There’s nothing else I can do.” I beg to differ. No, … [Read more...] about The Many Promises of Integrative Medicine: How your acupuncturist differs from your primary care physician
The Challenges of Infertility
The Challenges of Infertility Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help By Julie Shindler-Cohen, Dipl. OM, FABORM, R.Ac Whenever I visit a reproductive medical office, it boggles my mind that couples would undergo infertility treatment without incorporating acupuncture and Chinese … [Read more...] about The Challenges of Infertility
Acupuncture and pain relief – a patient testimonial
I had been suffering from an incredible amount of stress due to being a full-time mom, full-time student and avid ballet dancer, when my 2 year son decided to jump on my back when I was not expecting him to. I was rushed into urgent care having to be carried like a baby due to my inability to stand … [Read more...] about Acupuncture and pain relief – a patient testimonial
6 tips to fight the common cold
It’s inevitable. Seemingly everyone comes down with the common cold during the winter months. Conventional medicine has little to treat it and we all just suffer through the runny nose, sneezing, fatigue and “tickly” throat. But I don’t have time for that this year. In addition to having three … [Read more...] about 6 tips to fight the common cold
