The thought of meditation often brings cringes of resistance and images uncomfortably sitting, legs crossed, in a still position for long periods of time. Most people resist the idea of meditation because they cannot imagine themselves slowing down. We live in a world that is extremely … [Read more...] about Why Meditate?
Why Choose Acupuncture?
I first started with acupuncture as a patient. I was living in Chicago - in my mid 30's and I was dealing with a number of physical health issues - nothing too serious - and many that were caused by the stress in my life. I was not "sick". There really was no need for me to go to the doctor. Why … [Read more...] about Why Choose Acupuncture?
How can acupuncture benefit breastfeeding?
The postpartum time can be very challenging, from recovering from your birth to not getting enough sleep to having trouble with breastfeeding. Acupuncture can help. As an acupuncturist and a birth/postpartum doula, I am happy to talk with women about their specific situation and see if acupuncture … [Read more...] about How can acupuncture benefit breastfeeding?
Acupuncture Treats: Hotflashes and Night Sweats
In modern day society, people have come to accept various health problems as “normal” occurrences of life. However many of these disorders, or imbalances, are not “normal” from a traditional Chinese medical standpoint. Specifically, we commonly see hot flashes and night sweats to be accepted as a … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Treats: Hotflashes and Night Sweats
Acupuncture Treats: Insomnia
The value of sleep is severely underestimated in today’s culture. Many people come to accept the fact that getting less than 8 hours of sleep per night is adequate for proper functioning. Long term sleep deprivation, however, may be the beginning of a long and slow decline in health. Sleep allows … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Treats: Insomnia
Micronutrients and Infertility – the importance of a quality multivitamin
FERTILITY, INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY, OVULATION - Micronutrients, Vitamins, Minerals Reference: "Prospective randomized trial of multiple micronutrients in subfertile women undergoing ovulation induction: a pilot study," Agrawal R, Burt E, et al, Reprod Biomed Online, 2011 Oct 14; [Epub ahead of … [Read more...] about Micronutrients and Infertility – the importance of a quality multivitamin
