How Acupuncture Works

People are often curious to know how acupuncture works. Many scientific studies have been done to understand the mechanisms behind acupuncture. Here we’d like to share with you links to several articles that explain the way acupuncture works in detail: What Is...

Acupuncture for Migraines and Headaches

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. In honor of this occasion and in order to help more people who suffer from migraines and headaches, we’d like to discuss how acupuncture can help these conditions. We treat people with migraines and...

Acupuncture for Jaw Pain and TMJ Disorders

By Justine Myers, Lic. Ac. We frequently treat people for jaw pain/tension and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder related pain, typically with good results. Here’s a study showing the efficacy of acupuncture for TMJ disorders. Although this condition occurs...

Acupuncture for Hot Flashes

A recent study published in the BMJ Open found acupuncture to be an effective treatment for menopausal-related hot flashes, day-and-night sweats, general sweating and menopausal-specific sleeping problems. Numerous studies on acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes and...
Acupuncture For Insomnia

Acupuncture For Insomnia

By Justine Myers, Lic. Ac We treat people for insomnia frequently and it is usually helpful for sleep quality and duration. Improved sleep is also often a common unintended “side effect”/benefit of acupuncture, even when the points used aren’t...