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What is Moxibustion?
What is Moxibustion? By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac HOME Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) on or near the surface of the skin at specific acupuncture points or areas of the body. Here's how moxibustion works based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles: Warming and...
How Does Acupuncture Work?
How Does Acupuncture Work? By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME One question I get asked all the time is: “How does acupuncture work?” Well, in a word, acupuncture is all about increasing circulation. When an acupuncture needle pierces the skin, A “microtrauma” stimulates blood flow to the insertion site as part of the body's natural healing response....
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Pain Relief
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Pain Relief By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME How Does Acupuncture Relieve Pain? Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to alleviate pain and promote overall well-being. But how exactly does this ancient practice work? While the exact mechanisms are still being explored,...
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Digestive Disorders
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Digestive Disorders By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME Digestive Disorders are conditions involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, liver, stomach, small and large intestines, gallbladder, and pancreas. The most common symptoms of digestive disorders include:...
Utilizing Chinese Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture For The Winter Solstice
Utilizing Chinese Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture For The Winter Solstice By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, the winter solstice marks the height of the taiyin seasonal node of “Major Snow”. During this time, yin energies of cold and darkness are most prominent...
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Supporting Fertility and Treating Infertility
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Supporting Fertility and Treating Infertility By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME How do acupuncture and Chinese herbs increase chances of conceiving? The holistic diagnosis and treatment methods of classical Chinese medicine support fertility and treat infertility by addressing the total mind-body health...
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Anxiety
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Anxiety By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME Anxiety is a classic example of the inseparable interconnectedness of our physical and mental emotional health. When an acute anxiety attack takes hold, it’s a jittery and scary roller coaster ride as physical and mental emotional symptoms seemingly strike...
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Migraines and Other Types of Headaches
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Migraines and Other Types of Headaches By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME According to the World Health Organization, “Half to three quarters of adults aged 18–65 years in the world have had headache in the last year and, among those individuals, 30% or more have reported migraine.” Acupuncture and Chinese...
Why I Enjoy Practicing Chinese Herbal Medicine More Than Anything Else
Why I Enjoy Practicing Chinese Herbal Medicine More Than Anything Else By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME **Nerd Alert!!** I am a total nerd when it comes to Chinese herbal medicine. So here’s me sharing some nerdiness with you… This March, I am happy to celebrate 17 years that I’ve been licensed to practice Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in...
Meditation – A Daily Workout For Your Mind
Meditation – A Daily Workout For Your Mind By: Joe Recsnik L.Ac. HOME Since the days of Jack LaLane and Jazzercise, most people would agree on the health benefits of a regular exercise training routine to keep our bodies operating effectively and efficiently. Few would argue the importance of getting our heart rates up or “getting our daily steps...
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