by daniela | Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine
With increased screen time and computer use, patients are noticing eye strain and headaches. Acupuncture is a great treatment to relax the nervous system and relax facial and neck muscles to counter the effects of computer use. We can also prescribe Chinese herbal...
by daniela | Fertility, Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
In Part 1, I discussed the Problems of Chronic Stress and how it can damage our health. In Part 2, I will discuss the solutions to prevent chronic stress. What can be done to prevent chronic stress? First, I want to make it clear that there are social sources of...
by daniela | Fertility, Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
The New York Times reports that Americans are one of the most stressed people in the world according to a 2018 Gallup survey. (Chokshi, 2019) In Part 1, I discuss the problem of stress in our lives. What is stress? According to Dr. Firdaus Dharbhar, director of...
by daniela | Digestion, Kitchen Wisdom, Migraines and headaches, Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Here are some of my favorite warm beverages for the Autumn and Winter Season. Please discuss the use of herbs with your doctor especially if you are on medication or being treated for a medical condition. The teas below are safe for most healthy people at doses up to...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Integrative Medicine, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Over my years of practice, I have come to believe that one of the most important aspects of coping with a chronic or acute illness or injury is developing a practice of self-compassion. In fact, I believe that self-compassion is crucial for the healing process. Many...
by daniela | Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Acupuncture provides effective support for patients experiencing migraine and headaches in pregnancy and postpartum. Patients who have a history of Migraine disease often feel anxious as they go into unknown territory with pregnancy and postpartum. The good news is...
by daniela | Digestion, Migraines and headaches, Office Information, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Chinese Medicine has a long history of offering support for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. In modern times, research studies have confirmed that acupuncture is safe in pregnancy. In my practice, I support patients through all trimesters of pregnancy and into...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Office Information, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Today I thank my body. I thank my legs for transporting me to all the places I need to go. I thank my arms for letting me hug the people I love. I thank my senses for letting me feel the warmth of the sun. I thank my hands for letting me help others by providing...
by daniela | Digestion, Migraines and headaches, Office Information, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
May you recognize your strength and natural ability to heal. May you expand your mind to believe that healing is possible. May you see your inherent worth and may you know that you are worthy of your own love and compassion. May you feel deeply supported and loved....
by daniela | Seasonal Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In Chinese Medicine, we believe that a healthy body is a balanced body. Health issues occur when the body and mind are out of balance. In the traditional Chinese Medicine system, practitioners evaluate the systems of the body to uncover the root cause of imbalance. In...
