As most of our patients taking herbs know, herbs do not taste good. There is a reason for this. The Chinese materia media (all Chinese herbs) are classified by their tastes--different tastes have different functions. For example, sweet tonifies deficiencies and sour astringes fluids. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Bottoms Up!
Fertility Testimonial
Almost a year ago I walked into the Acupuncture Healthcare Office for the first time. After 1 ½ year of trying to get pregnant, a very frustrating time at an infertility practice, we decided not to go through with traditional medicine to reach our goal – having a baby. We came in contact with … [Read more...] about Fertility Testimonial
Intention
Acupuncture is, among other things, a transfer of energy. When we needle a point, we are using the needle to active the acupuncture point’s unique function. Each acupuncture treatment is a unique set of points that are used to treat each person's Chinese pathology. However, I have found that the … [Read more...] about Intention
It takes a village to raise a child
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that implies that a family needs outside support to nurture a baby and its family. Africa’s “villages” are well known for utilizing this principle by taking care of all of the children in the village as though they were their own. I … [Read more...] about It takes a village to raise a child
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Common Cold
In the western model of medicine, a cold is transmitted from person to person through a virus or bacteria. This leaves us with the feeling that we are always “exposed” and have no means of self defense. In the Traditional Chinese Medicine model, we can do things to prevent and release disease. … [Read more...] about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Common Cold
Meet Monica Mae Leibson……Acupuncturist at AHA
Monica Mae Leibson has been part of the Acupuncture Healthcare team for over 3 years! She is a breath of fresh air and brings many great strengths to our practice. What made you decide to become an acupuncturist? I started having asthma attacks that were seemingly out of the blue. Because I … [Read more...] about Meet Monica Mae Leibson……Acupuncturist at AHA