It’s been a long time since you’ve enjoyed a meal thanks to acid reflux. You’re far from alone — about 20% of the population in the United States has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is an ongoing condition that features acid reflux as the primary symptom. You’ve limited the foods...
Perhaps you’ve read an interesting article about acupuncture, or you’ve heard from some close friends about how the ancient healing practice has helped them. Whatever the case, you want to see for yourself whether acupuncture can improve your health and wellness. Up to 1.5% of the population (nearly five million people) in...
An incredible one in 10 people around the world have migraines, with women outpacing men by three to one. Outside of the obvious head pain that accompanies this neurological condition, the uncertainty about when a migraine will attack, along with the lack of solutions, can leave sufferers frustrated. If you...
Perhaps you resolved to lose weight this year, and, like many before you, you find yourself stumbling and frustrated, with little to show for your efforts. Or, maybe you just want to shed a few pounds before the summer season rolls around. Whatever your goal, acupuncture can play an effective...
You eat some spicy or fatty foods and, though you enjoyed the meal, you’re paying for it later as heartburn sets in. These occasional bouts of acid reflux are perfectly normal and nothing to be too concerned about. If, however, you have acid reflux more days than not, you run...
You wish you could wake each morning, jump out of bed, and face the day with energy and enthusiasm. Instead, you’re met with chronic pain that’s casting a dark shadow over your life. You aren’t alone — one in five adults in the United States struggles with chronic pain Rather...
It’s hard to believe that the holidays, and a new year, are already upon us. As you look ahead to gathering with friends and family, you want to look your best this year, but not in that unnatural way that screams you’ve had “work done.” Through our cosmetic acupuncture services,...
Many conflicting adjectives can be used to describe pregnancy and childbirth — miraculous, beautiful, painful, uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing. The changes that your body undergoes to nurture a new life, and bring it into the world, are significant and, sometimes, not all that pleasant. To help you focus on the more positive...
Ulcerative colitis is the most common inflammatory bowel disease, and this condition can make life fairly miserable for sufferers. Since ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease with no cure, proper management is paramount. As specialists in gastrointestinal problems, the team of certified acupuncturists has considerable experience helping patients with conditions...
About one in five women of reproductive age (and with no prior births) in the United States struggle with infertility, making the problem a common one. There are any number of reasons behind this failure to conceive and/or carry a baby to term, and we want to shed some light on some...
One fact that many people might not know about anxiety is how prevalent the problem is — 40 million adults in the US have an anxiety disorder. This number is likely on the low side as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has certainly left its mark, and this statistic doesn’t include anxiety experienced...
We use the word stress quite a bit these days, but it’s important to understand the side effects that ongoing stress can have on your body, especially when you’re pregnant. Pregnancy can be inherently stressful as you plan for the future, so you want to do what you can to relax, for...
You have a friend who was dealing with crippling anxiety and finally found relief through acupuncture. Or, perhaps you read about someone who was able to relieve chronic back pain through acupuncture. However you came to hear about the potential of acupuncture, you want to know more. Here at Family...
The numbers surrounding shingles are eye-opening — one in three people in the United States develop the condition during their lifetime, and 13% of those who have shingles and who are 50 years of age or older go on to struggle with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). PHN is incredibly difficult to...
You’ve tried, time and again, to lose the extra pounds you’re carrying, but you have nothing to show for your efforts. You aren’t alone. Two-thirds of adults in the United States are either overweight or obese, placing them at risk for serious health issues. Since the definition of insanity is...
With one quick glance at the news or your day’s schedule, you feel your heart rate skyrocket and the stress settle in. Although your body’s stress response is designed as a life-preserving tool, living in a constant state of stress can exact a heavy toll, physically and emotionally. To better...
When you were younger, you likely didn’t give much thought to collagen, but its role in the health of your skin becomes increasingly apparent when you start to age and lose production of this critical protein. When this occurs, your skin begins to sag and wrinkle, making finding a way...
You’re excited to build your family and you want to do everything you can to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant or you already are, you should pay close attention to your stress level. The effects of excessive stress on the human body can negatively...
When we refer to something as being time-tested, this can certainly be said of acupuncture, which dates back millennia and has a long history of helping people to heal. As old as this healing technique may be, there’s still enough confusion about its history and role in medicine that the...
Americans are no strangers to migraines — one in four households includes someone who struggles with migraines. Although migraines are often referred to as headaches, they can be much more as they can have a strong neurological component, as demonstrated by migraines with aura. However your migraines present themselves, the...
The statistics surrounding weight loss in the United States are bleak — a report of 29 studies found that nearly half of people who lost weight gained it back within two years and 80% within five years. There are many reasons why people struggle to lose weight, and we feel...
When it comes to fertility issues, the problem can have many sources, and they’re almost equally divided among males and females. In fact, of the men and women of reproductive age in the United States who are struggling with infertility, one-third of the time the problem lies with the man,...
Your skin is your body’s largest organ and, as with every organ in your body, can benefit greatly from acupuncture, especially as you age. Over time, your skin takes a beating, and its resources diminish as you get older, preventing it from bouncing back like it once did. Through cosmetic...
Congratulations — your journey toward building the family of your dreams is underway! As you prepare for your baby and learn all that you can about the dos and don’ts of pregnancy, we wanted to weigh in on the potentially valuable role that acupuncture can play. The team of licensed...
Work-related stress is an adverse response that happens if the demand of work surpasses your coping capabilities. Other tensions at work, like bullying, feeling of inadequacy or undesirable working environment can also lead to stress. Working is good since it gives structure in your life and can sometimes give satisfaction....
You long to start a family or add to your existing one, but, try as you might, you and your partner are unable to conceive or carry a child to term. You aren’t alone. Up to 15% of US couples experience problems with infertility, and the root causes are equally...
Under normal circumstances, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, which represents more than 18% of the population. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year was anything but normal, and one-third of the population reports signs of clinical anxiety or depression....
Back pain is the sixth most expensive medical condition in the US, with an alarming 16 million adults suffering from persistent and chronic back pain. This prevents them from enjoying and accomplishing everyday tasks, while some experience such severe back pain that their work performance and productivity is affected.Unfortunately, back pain can...
There are many hurdles when it comes to losing weight, which range from slow metabolism and stress to poor food choices and yo-yo dieting. Although there’s no silver bullet when it comes to losing weight, various techniques can pave the way forward to meaningful and sustainable weight loss. At Family...
From the moment you conceive until your child (or perhaps children) make a grand entrance, your body is essentially taken over by the pregnancy. Though many of the changes are welcome as you anticipate the arrival of your child, some can leave you quite uncomfortable, which is where acupuncture can...
The current global health crisis has essentially altered every part of our lives — and this has a profound effect on our mental and physical health. A lot of us have been under immense amounts of stress and anxiety since the start of the pandemic, all of which can affect...
This past year has been difficult in many ways as a health care crisis holds us hostage. As a result, many of us have put off other medical concerns, including finding solutions for chronic pain. As we enter a new year, it’s time to take charge of your life and...
When your gastrointestinal (GI) system is in distress, you can experience a wide range of highly unpleasant symptoms, from bloating to nausea and vomiting. Since it’s impossible to avoid eating altogether, the key to finding relief is to better manage your GI health. Our team of licensed acupuncturists here at...
Although the holidays are supposed to be a time for family, friends, and good cheer, for many, these annual celebrations become a source of great stress and anxiety. Now, imagine that you can enter the upcoming holiday season with newfound serenity — which is precisely what acupuncture can accomplish. At...
Life in front of a screen was already fairly common as Americans spent about 11 hours a day with their faces glued to a monitor, smartphone, or tablet. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, screen life has increased exponentially, and even children are tied to screens for long periods thanks to...
The numbers surrounding anxiety in the United States before the COVID-19 crisis were already alarming — 18% of the population report an anxiety disorder in any given year. Thanks to the current worldwide pandemic, however, the Census Bureau reports that up to one-third of our population is affected by depression...
High levels of stress in certain situations can be effective and even life-saving, but when stress takes over your life (and who isn’t feeling more stressed these days!), it can exact a heavy toll on your mental and physical health. At Family Wellness Acupuncture, our team of certified acupuncturists is...
Although modern medicine has certainly provided us with many advancements, its approach is more interventional, which means it isn’t tapping the most powerful weapon we have available — the healing resources that are found within our own bodies. Through acupuncture, we unlock and access these resources, allowing your body to...
Sleep is incredibly important for good health and overall well-being. A good night’s sleep offers benefits for your physical and mental health, and being unable to get one can be terribly frustrating. At Family Acupuncture and Wellness, our expert providers have helped many patients who struggle with insomnia and poor...
Have you tried multiple diets and failed to lose or keep the weight off? With summer around the corner, you’re probably thinking about trying to lose weight again. You’re not alone. About 45 million people a year go on a diet, yet nearly two-thirds of the population is obese or...
At Family Acupuncture & Wellness we believe that your body isn’t a set of separate systems but instead functions as a whole entity. Yes, you have a circulatory system and a nervous system, but all of those systems are connected and interdependent. This informs our staff’s approach to your care....
At Family Acupuncture and Wellness, our staff doesn’t simply treat your symptoms. Instead, we consider your overall health, the root causes of your issues, and any lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your good health or your problems. When it comes to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes,...
In the earliest stages of pregnancy, it’s quite common to experience nausea and vomiting. In fact, one out of every two pregnant women gets morning sickness as her body adjusts to the rush of hormones that comes with being pregnant. Thankfully, for most women, nausea and vomiting usually dissipate after...
While modern medicine has made incredible advances in healing the human body, these techniques have been largely interventional in nature. In their search for ways to work with the human body, medical researchers are turning back to older techniques that are less invasive as they tap the power that already...
Anxiety can make you feel like death is near. It can shorten your breath and make your heart race. Terrible thoughts may even flood your mind. If you’ve experienced anxiety, you probably know just how helpless it can make you feel. Luckily, there’s a way to treat anxiety without popping...
In the United States, more than 38 million men and women regularly suffer from migraines. While most people with the condition experience one or two migraine attacks each month, chronic migraine sufferers often face at least 15 days of migraine pain and symptoms. And, many of these individuals can’t function...
Acupuncture is a natural, effective way to redirect your energy and regulate your bodily systems. While you may think of acupuncture as a way to manage chronic conditions, treat migraines, or help you recover from injury, acupuncture can be tailored to address a wide variety of issues -- from sleep...
Insomnia doesn’t only apply to people who find it hard to get to sleep. You can go to sleep at a reasonable hour and wake up soon after and be unable to get back to sleep. Without a full cycle of sleep, you could feel tired throughout the day and...
It could be because it’s an all-natural approach to improving skin tone and elasticity. Or perhaps it’s because facial acupuncture not only improves your skin, but it has numerous health benefits for your entire body. Here at Family Wellness Acupuncture, our licensed acupuncturists understand the multifaceted benefits of ancient Chinese...