by Karla Sourasky Olmos | Feb 23, 2025 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Uncategorized
One of the first questions I get when I tell people I’m an acupuncturist is: “What condition do you treat the most?” Honestly, I don’t have to think about it much—my answer is always low back pain. There isn’t a day that goes by without someone walking into my clinic...
by Karla Sourasky Olmos | Aug 4, 2024 | Acupuncture, Uncategorized
Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide? According to the American Heart Association, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for 100 years. In 2021, heart disease, along with stroke – the...
by Karla Sourasky Olmos | Apr 21, 2024 | Acupuncture
In our modern world, where information overload is common, it’s natural to question everything, including the efficacy of traditional practices like acupuncture. Many people wonder if the effects of acupuncture are real or merely placebo. Over the past...
by Karla Sourasky Olmos | Mar 17, 2024 | Acupuncture
Acupuncture is now used not only in China but all over the world for many conditions, including seasonal allergies. It is even included as a therapy option in the United States Clinical Guideline for ENT diseases, stating that acupuncture can be offered to “patients...
by Karla Sourasky Olmos | Sep 14, 2023 | Acupuncture
Did you know 50 million Americans, which make just over 20% of the adult population, have chronic pain? Chronic pain can restrict mobility and daily activities, cause dependence on opioids (and we all know about the opioid epidemic that is all over the news), it has...
by Karla Sourasky Olmos | Sep 14, 2023 | Acupuncture
Yes, it’s that time of the year. Upper respiratory tract infections such as colds or the flu are all around us. While cold symptoms make us feel bad for a few days, flu symptoms can last a few days to even weeks and usually makes us feel sicker. Runny nose,...
