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Acupuncture & Cupping: The Basics

By admin | Published February 19, 2024

Cupping and acupuncture are the winning combination for dealing with chronic pain and muscle strains. Its popularity has grown in recent years, and you’ve probably seen professional athletes and celebrities with the telltale giant red welts all over their bodies. Here’s what you need to know if you are thinking about adding cupping to your acupuncture treatment.

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Winning Combination: Cupping & Acupuncture

By admin | Published October 23, 2023

While you might be familiar with acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping might be a new concept. It’s become more popular in recent years as celebrities and professional athletes have touted its benefits and proudly showcased the sometimes giant red welts on their bodies. But what is cupping and how does it work with a traditional acupuncture treatment?

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Herbal Tonics for Allergies

By admin | Published April 16, 2018

An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen. This could be anything from something you inhale to something you touch to something you eat. An allergic reaction may cause sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, a running nose, a sore throat and rashes. In severe cases, allergic reactions can induce something known as anaphylactic

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Acupuncture: Not Just Needles

By admin | Published May 15, 2017

Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.

First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes

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I think it’s nice that prospective patients are open, curious and investigative when considering acupuncture, and credit should be given for considering it as a viable, potential option.

If you feel that your specific health condition requires or demands a deeper measure of expertise (or if that is your initial preference), feel free to continue reading below.

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It was interesting to see Dr. Li perform medical face reading (fading diagnostic method), a traditional, authentic
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I’ve been struggling 13 years to manage type 2 diabetes, have been thoroughly educated by
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I love Dr. Li. She helped me have a baby at 41. I had two miscarriages before trying acupuncture. Although I did not hold much hope of it working, after a two months of sessions and taking the pills she recommended I became pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful little girl in January. I am hoping to get lucky again and give her a little sister. If you are struggling with fertility, I highly recommend Dr, Li!

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6 years ago I injured my right shoulder and pulled out a rib on my right side. I was unable to fix the problem properly so the injury spread up my neck and started causing me migraines that were awful. After finally listening to my intuition to see an acupuncturist I searched for the most qualified acupuncturist in my area and that’s when I found Dr. Li. At this point I was having chronic headaches (every day without brake)
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Acupuncture & Cupping: The Basics

Winning Combination: Cupping & Acupuncture

Herbal Tonics for Allergies

Acupuncture: Not Just Needles

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