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What to Expect During Your First Acupuncture Visit

What to Expect During Your First Acupuncture Visit June 2022 By Anjalee Patel, LAc, DACM, Dipl. OM, PTA So, you booked your first acupuncture appointment. Now what? A lot of people are nervous when coming into an acupuncture appointment for the first time. Maybe because it’s a brand-new treatment for them? Or because it involves […]

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Healing from Virus-related Health Issues

Healing from Virus-related Health Issues February 2022 Disclaimer Disclaimer: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine treatments for COVID-19 have not been approved by the U.S. government. This is because of the differences between Western medicine and Chinese medicine in diagnosing and treating illnesses. Western medicine identifies specific diseases, such as the COVID-19 virus, while Chinese medicine […]

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Peace and Health During the Holiday Season

Peace and Health During the Holiday Season November 2021 By Patty Jones, LAc, MSTOM, Dipl. OM, DCCM, PharmD., RPh and Anjalee Patel, LAc, DACM, Dipl. OM, PTA The holiday season is a time of year that inspires fun and excitement. Activities like putting up holiday decorations, parties, shopping for gifts and holiday baking can bring […]

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Quit Smoking with the Support of Acupuncture

Quit Smoking with the Support of Acupuncture November 2021 Smoking is a complicated addiction that causes serious health problems. And it can be difficult for many people to quit, especially without support or guidance. A Touch of Ginger (ATOG) has a stop smoking treatment plan that can help people quit smoking and remain smoke-free. It […]

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Cupping: A Complimentary Treatment to Acupuncture

Cupping: A Complimentary Treatment to Acupuncture October 2021 By Anjalee Patel, LAc, DACM, Dipl. OM, PTA Cupping is an ancient alternative medicine technique that is used to heal the body from muscular pain, inflammation, circulation issues and tension. It also can be performed to help with a common cold, nasal congestion, disc herniation, shingles, facial […]