March in Westchester, NY signals the long-awaited shift from winter toward spring. As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm, many people experience changes in energy, sleep patterns, and overall wellness. Seasonal transitions can affect everything from immunity and mood to digestion and circulation. Acupuncture is a natural way to support your […]
Pain management has become a major subject for many conventional medicine approaches. As these medicines are highly effective there may be an alternative approach that alleviate pain just as well or as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals. Acupuncture has been successfully used to treat pain for over 3000 years and is an accepted healing practice by […]
Many environments consist of slow, accumulative, toxic risks potentially affecting human health such as the respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. Pollution has permeated daily life on so many levels that embracing a personal protection protocol is becoming more essential than ever before. However, conventional medicine usually addresses the symptoms of environmental toxin exposure but rarely […]
The resilience of the human body can wane over time so it is more important than ever to take proactive measures to mitigate future health challenges. During the spring months, as the wood energy surges, shedding winter anchors is essential to keeping up into summer. Acupuncture can help stoke dormant energy reserves while at the […]
Experiencing seasonal allergies can include symptoms that range from mild annoyance to an all-out struggle. Add in other allergies from airborne VOCs (volatile organic compounds) like mold or even living allergens like dust mites and searching for relief can become a desperation. Common symptoms of allergies include: Sneezing Itchy, runny or blocked nose (allergic rhinitis) […]
A stroke is an extremely serious episode that can render a person permanently or temporarily incapacitated. It can affect anything from smiling to walking with, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just under one million Americans afflicted by a stroke per year. It is the number five cause of death and […]
Pain can be anything from an occasional sore joint or muscle discomfort to a chronic ache that just won’t go away. The body is notorious for sending out signals that may indicate something serious but if a medical assessment is made and there is little a conventional approach can do, pain management through herbs, acupuncture, […]
Outside of year-round warm climate locations, cold winter months means being indoors way more. This is the perfect breeding ground for pathogens that can compromise health on many levels. Add in less activity and high starch “comfort foods” and the body could be more challenged with maintaining optimal functioning than during any other season. Don’t […]
Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and the Creative Self “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This was a question we often heard as we went about our unfettered world full of six year old imaginings. A paper airplane maker, a dinosaur trainer, a flying superhero, a naturopathic doctor, these were some of the […]
“One positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations.” ~ John Coltrane Finding resilience in a season of shedding, cleansing, and preparing, physical and mental clarity may seem like a challenge, but it is more like an opportunity. Walking into fall 2020, as unease seems to dominate so much outside noise, hope continues abound for more […]