October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Increasing Breast Health with Jade Rolling

Date14 Oct 2019

Have you been Jade rolling for increased facial health? Go ahead and bring that roller to your breasts to help support breast health! Jade Rolling is a gentile technique used to improve lymph drainage and ease symptoms that so many women face. It helps to flush toxins and keep the immune system balanced. Common concerns for women and their breasts are tenderness, soreness, tightness, or lumps that appear and may also disappear around their menses. Although breast issues...

Is Acupuncture an Effective Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia?

Date23 Sep 2019

Postherpetic neuralgia is one of the most common complications that people get after shingles. The herpes zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, is responsible for shingles. Even though the rash and blisters due to shingles heal, the virus stays dormant in the body, and can reactivate. Postherpetic neuralgia is a condition where the skin and nerves get affected. As a result, you will experience a burning sensation and pain that tends to last even after the...

Acupuncture for Diabetes: Is It Safe and What Are the Benefits?

Date12 Sep 2019

Acupuncture has been around since ancient times, with practitioners in traditional Chinese medicine using it to treat many health conditions. It has been acknowledged that acupuncture can treat a variety of health conditions, including diabetes. However, the key question is whether acupuncture is safe for diabetics, and will it have a positive effect on them. Benefits of Acupuncture Clinical trials have revealed that acupuncture can regulate insulin levels and the functioning of the pancreas. The...

5 Reasons You Need to Try Acupuncture Right Now

Date22 Aug 2019

If you have been sitting on the fence, and wondering whether you should make acupuncture treatment in San Francisco a part of your health care regimen, here are five compelling reasons to help you make up your mind. Acupuncture is a 2000-Year-Old Oriental Healing Science You may not know it, but acupuncture is an ancient healing science dating back to 2,000 years. It involves pricking the skin at strategic points with extremely thin needles, and...

How Acupuncture Supports Men’s Health

Date12 Aug 2019

If you thought acupuncture is just for women and their issues, you are highly mistaken. Acupuncture can also help men when they opt for a trained and experienced San Francisco acupuncturist. Acupuncture helps men and women improve mood and sleep; it alleviates pain and aids in recovery from addiction. However, there are three specific areas that acupuncture comes to the rescue of men. Control Seasonal Allergies If you dread pollen season, you are going to...

Which Acupressure Points Work to Assist in Breastfeeding

Date22 Jul 2019

If you are currently breastfeeding, and are having trouble with milk supply, it can truly be frustrating. Thankfully, there are numerous natural options that can considerably improve your supply, and make breastfeeding your child a lot easier. While some women resort to change in diets and consumption of herbs, others find results by consulting a San Francisco acupuncturist. If you have tried every natural remedy, it’s time to try acupuncture. Acupuncture and Breastfeeding From a...

Facial Acupuncture Brings Amazing Ways to Build Collagen Naturally

Date11 Jul 2019

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a growing movement. This treatment that is based off of ancient Chinese medicine entails the placement of ultra-fine needles at particular acupoints in the body so as to balance the flow of Qi – the vital energy of the body. Facial acupuncture is being touted as a natural and holistic alternative to Botox as it has the ability to slow down the many signs of aging without any side effects. So,...

Can Acupuncture Prove Beneficial for Nausea During Pregnancy?

Date21 Jun 2019

Pregnancy is the happiest phase of every woman’s life, and yet can be plagued with various nagging issues such as nausea. Did you know that morning sickness or nausea affects about 50-90% of all pregnant women? Thankfully, you can do away with the symptoms of morning sickness, such as nausea, by opting for acupuncture. The many benefits of acupuncture have been widely documented, and are also becoming increasingly popular. Listed below is a synopsis of...

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