Stress is your body’s response to an apparent danger. It is caused by the release and flow of chemicals and hormones in your body. Everyone feels stressed at times. That said, stress is meant to be a temporary condition. After the perceived threat subsides, your heart rate and breathing are expected to decrease, and your […]

Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular as an effective form of pain relief. The ancient Chinese practice has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including pain. In recent years, research has shown that acupuncture can be an effective form of pain relief and management in many cases. Acupuncture works by stimulating certain […]

When we sleep, the brain instructs different organs to expel waste from the body. The body repairs damaged cells and secretes hormones that regulate different bodily processes. On average an adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep every day, and yet so many of us do not get this. What is Chronic Insomnia? Insomnia is a […]

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s time with a menstrual cycle in their life. A woman is said to have entered menopause if she has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Other common menopause symptoms include night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. The average age for menopause is […]

Female infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex. Infertility is rising in the U.S. Some infertile women can get pregnant but cannot carry a pregnancy to term. Many women with fertility struggles turn to acupuncture for help. The ancient Chinese medical technique originated around 3,000 years […]

Depression and anxiety are some of the most common mood disorders. An increasing number of people with mood disorders are turning to Eastern medicine for help. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves the insertion of thin needles through the skin at specific points in the body. Acupuncture treats pain and other conditions. Studies […]

The female body undergoes lots of changes throughout the different stages of life. These changes can be difficult to undergo and can even affect a woman’s overall physical and mental health. Acupuncture in Sonoma County is a proven way for women to help alleviate the stress and pain of the drastic changes that their body […]

Our workplace has become our second home. As we spend more time at work, workplace stress is on the rise. A 2019 study found that a whopping 94% of American workers experienced stress at their workplace. Some common causes of work-related stress include a heavy workload, lack of support from colleagues and managers, poor management, […]

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves inserting paper-thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body. This is done to heal energy blockages and restore the body’s natural self-healing mechanism. Acupuncture has been used in parts of Asia for more than 3000 years to relieve pain, cure health conditions, and improve […]

Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It originated in China and has been practiced in parts of Asia for thousands of years. The ancient Chinese practice has slowly but surely gained its popularity in the West. TCM practitioners use acupuncture to treat a number of health issues including headaches, labor pain, neck […]