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Acupuncture for COVID-19 Recovery
One year ago on Wednesday, January 20th, the first COVID case was diagnosed in the United States. Since then, more than 22 million people in the United States have been infected by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and more than 400,000 people have died. COVID-19...
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of widespread body pain and is often accompanied by: Fatigue Morning stiffness Poor sleep Brain fog (“fibro fog”) Abdominal pain or other gastrointestinal problems such as GERD or IBS Headaches...
Alivia Acupuncture Clinic is now offering Holistic Microneedling.
I am so excited to share that I am now offering holistic microneedling at the clinic. Have you ever heard of microneedling? If you have not, keep reading, you will find important and helpful information about it. What is micro-needling? Micro-needling is a minimally...
The Amazing Benefits of Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that has been used for centuries. It is also known as scraping. In Gua sha, after applying massage oil into the skin, a tool is used to scrape or rub the skin until small dot-like purple or red marks, known as...
9 Tips to Stay Warm and Healthy this Winter Season According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is a time to rest, restore energy, slow down, and recover. A time to meditate profoundly and a time for introspection. In Chinese medicine, every season corresponds to an element, and winter is associated with the water element....
Late summer: The Fifth Season in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Late summer is considered a separate season in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It corresponds approximately to the last month of the summer. Late summer is a time of transition between the hot summer and the cooler months ahead. According to the Five-element Theory in...
Summer Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Ancient Chinese lived according to the seasons and in harmony with nature. They rose at sunrise, retired at sunset, and ate what they grew each season. These and other practices allowed them to stay healthy and live longer lives. Based on the observations of...
Facial Gua Sha? Yes Please!
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese technique that has been around for thousands of years. In this blog, I will talk about facial Gua sha exclusively, but if you want to know more about Gua sha in general, click here to learn about The Amazing benefits of Gua Sha. Facial...
Healthy Fall Tips From Traditional Chinese Medicine
It doesn’t feel much like Fall here in the Valley of the Sun, but Fall is definitely here. Mornings are a little cooler now, and nights will soon be too. Fall is the time of harvesting, the time to settle down and prepare for the cooler and quiet winter months. It is...