Feb 142019 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, breech baby, chinese herbs, cold feet, cold hands, joint pain, moxa, moxibustion

Therapeutic Effects of Moxibustion

“What’s that smell?” “What’s that smell?” or “Has someone been…smoking…in here?” These are questions I get frequently! It usually happens after I have performed moxibustion on a patient. Moxa is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves burning the mugwort herb over a part of the body to produce therapeutic results. The smoke and […]

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Mar 292018 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, menstrual, pregnancy, pregnant, reproductive

How Acupuncture Can Help a Woman’s Reproductive System

How Acupuncture Can Help a Woman’s Reproductive System From her first menses to her last, acupuncture helps regulate the period so that a woman can have a healthy reproductive cycle without suffering through bloating, heavy periods with cramps, and other issues. The body is made up of different channels, or meridians, which represent different organs […]

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Feb 262018 2Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, endometriosis, fertility, fribroid, infertility, IUI, IVF, menstrual, PCOS, period, pregnancy

Acupuncture, Pregnancy and Infertility

Acupuncture and Infertility Sometimes the most natural things in the world aren’t easy, and starting a family definitely falls into that category. When a couple has been trying to get pregnant yet has not been successful after a year, they may be considered infertile. The underlying cause for infertility may not be known.  The father […]

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Feb 062018 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, back pain, nerve pain, pain

Acupuncture and Back Pain Relief

Acupuncture and Back Pain Most people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Whether you “throw your back out” making a small movement, or work out too hard, this pain can range from mild, daily muscle soreness to sharp pain that prevents you from performing normal day-to-day activities. A few common causes […]

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Jan 102018 1Comment

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, insurance

Understanding Insurance and Acupuncture

Understanding Insurance and Acupuncture We are often asked about insurance plan coverage for acupuncture, and the answer is never a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. I hope to shed some light on the topic and provide a clear explanation of how acupuncture generally works with health insurance. The most important thing to remember is that acupuncture […]

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Jul 132016 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acne, acupuncture, skin

Acupuncture and Acne

Acupuncture and Acne Acne is a disease that affects the skin’s oil glands which produce an substance called sebum. These glands are connected to the small holes in your skin through canals called follicles.  Inside the follicles, dead skin cells are carried to the surface of the skin. Sometimes,the follicle of a skin gland gets […]

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Apr 182016 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, headache, migraine

Acupuncture and Headaches

Acupuncture and Headaches Many people around the world suffer from headaches and migraines. Research shows that more than 45 million people in the United States suffer from chronic headaches. More than 28 million people experience severe migraines. There are two types of headaches: primary and secondary. A primary headache is a condition in and of […]

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Mar 182016 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, jaw, pain relief, temporomandibulara, tmj, tmjd

Acupuncture and TMJ

Acupuncture and TMJ TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disease, is a common problem with few effective remedies in Western Medicine. However, acupuncture and herbal medicine can work wonders to relieve TMJ and jaw pain. What is the temporomandibular joint? The temporomandibular joint is at the point where your lower jaw (mandible) has a connection with your skull (the […]

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Jan 052016 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, eye pain, glaucoma

Acupuncture and Eye Pain

Acupuncture and Eye Pain Humans are a visual species. When impaired vision disrupts our daily activities, we face the stark reality of how important our eyes are to us. Acupuncture can help to restore healthy eyes. Eye pain includes the pain experienced at the orbit, canthus, eyelid, and the full eyes. Eye pain may occur […]

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Dec 012015 0Comments

By: Pearl Russell

In: Acupuncture

Tags: acupuncture, women's health

Acupuncture and the Menstrual Cycle

Acupuncture and the Menstrual Cycle There are a number of health issues women are generally confronted with. From PMS, fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility issues, to irregular menstruation, cramping, heavy period, long menstrual cycles, and the list goes on and on. Women at some point or the other find themselves struggling with one or more of […]

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