Perinatal depression (depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after giving birth) is a common medical complication. It affects around 15 percent of women in the United States. According to acupuncturists in Santa Rosa, several factors before, during, and after pregnancy contribute to stress and inflammation, elevating the risk of depression. Clinicians aren’t […]

Aging is a natural phenomenon. As we grow older, our skin undergoes several changes. It becomes rough and starts sagging. Many people get cosmetic fillers or undergo cosmetic procedures to slow skin aging. Skin tightening treatments and other cosmetic procedures, however, are all about external packaging. Youthfulness is a state of mind. You won’t look […]

Thanks to our unhealthy lifestyle choices, lower back pain is becoming increasingly common. A study reveals that more than 30 million Americans have lower back pain. Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice that involves piercing thin needles through a person’s skin at specific points, can be used to treat lower back pain. Acupuncture treats back pain […]

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique. It involves inserting paper-thin needles into different points in the skin. This is done to restore the natural flow of energy in the body. There are several benefits of acupuncture. In various studies, acupuncture has been found to be both safe and effective. Acupuncture can treat many disorders including […]

During these days, it feels like diseases have become more common than ever. Though many diseases that were once considered untreatable can now be treated, there are several side effects of western medicine treatments and procedures. To steer clear of debilitating side effects, many people with differing health conditions opt for acupuncture. This ancient Chinese […]

Many women struggle with infertility, a condition which can prove to be extremely stressful. More often than not, these women seek treatment to conceive and will be willing to try just about anything including IVF, fertility drugs, home remedies, and even surgery. Of course, medical science has advanced quite a bit, and there are several […]

Back pain can result in major issues related to mobility,decreasing a person’s quality of life. Muscle strains can cause painful spasms preventing the person from performing everyday tasks. Thanks to our hectic (more importantly, unhealthy) lifestyles and postural mistakes, back pain has become a rampant problem. A study shows that almost 80 percent of the […]

Endometriosis is a painful uterus condition where the tissue inside the uterus grows outside. It can spread over most of the reproductive organs. Endometriosis causes the tissues to grow outside the uterus, and still behave as normal endometrial tissue. As a result, every month it gets thickened, breaks down, and bleeds like normal menstruation. The […]

Known for their wisdom, ancient Chinese were way ahead of their time. Chinese elders had not only predicted health problems that would plague humanity in the coming years, but also came up with a form of alternative medicine, acupuncture, that promises to treat a number of health conditions. Ancient Chinese believed that any blockages in […]

In modern times, people are facing more health problems than ever because of rising stress levels, sedentary jobs, and an inactive lifestyle. A growing majority of Americans are now looking at alternative forms of therapy to find solutions to their health problems in a natural way. One such form of alternative therapy is acupuncture which […]