So what is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the art of inserting fine needles into points throughout the body to balance the bodies vital energy, or Qi. When you get sick, go through physical or emotional trauma, the body's Qi becomes imbalanced. Acupuncture allows the body to heal itself through balancing Qi. Returning the body to normal homeostasis. 

What does this mean in English? When a needle is inserted into the body the first two reactions your body takes are your immune system activates because a foreign object just entered the body. This will send anti-inflammatory properties to the site of the needle. The other system that activates because nerves sense the needle, is the parasympathetic nervous system, the system that controls all involuntary actions in the body. Sleep/wake cycles, digestion, hormone regulation, nerve impulse regulation, circulation, etc. When we activate this system the body naturally controls any function that is over or under active. Certain hormones and other chemicals can be tested before and after acupuncture to prove this.

Acupuncture does work and can change people's lives!!

Are You Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Acupuncture & other modalities of treatment within Oriental Medicine can work wonders for those suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis.

It can reduce pain, reduce flares, slow the progression of the disease, help keep muscle tone and in some cases, as the condition improves, one can even lower medication doses after discussion with your doctor.

Whole Health Acupunctures Services & Specializations

Whole Health Acupuncture specializes in treating:

Auto-Immune Disorders - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism

Neurological Disorders - Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropathy's

Metabolic Disorders - Diabetes, PCOS

Psycho-Emotional Disorders - Anxiety/Depression, Bipolar, PTSD

Sexual Dysfunction - Erectile Dysfunction, Pre-Mature Ejactulation, Low Libido

Pain - Chronic or Acute, Knee, Back, Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel

I've only listed a few examples of conditions that fall within these disorders. And if you don't see something that your suffering from listed, I can treat it too!! Contact me & we will discuss it.

Whole Health Acupunctures services include:

Acupuncture

Chinese Herbology

Cupping

Moxibustion

Body Work

Nutritional Guidence

Whole Health Acupuncture offers discounts to:

Seniors

Military (Active or Inactive)

Musicians

Students

Anti-Inflammatory Diet!! Do It!!

Whether you suffer from an anti-inflammatory type disease or not, these types of foods are just good to have in ones diet to feel ones healthiest!!

Yes Eat:

• All fruits and vegetables: Try to get all the colors!
• Whole and cracked grains: Oats, brown rice, whole rye, whole-wheat breads and pastas
• All beans and legumes
• Healthy fats: Extra-virgin olive oil, walnuts, avocados, hemp seeds, flaxseed
• Fish and seafood: Salmon, black cod, sardines
• Whole soy foods: Edamame, soy nuts, soy milk, tofu, tempeh
• Yogurt
• Omega-3 enriched eggs
• Skinless poultry and lean meats
• Spices: Ginger, turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, holy basil, rosemary
• Teas: White, green, oolong
• Red wine (but no more than 1 to 2 glasses a day!)

No Don't Eat:

• Wheat
• Dairy
• Corn
• Citrus Fruits
• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Coffee

And if diet alone isn't helping, I always suggest a good dose of acupuncture to knock that inflammation right out!!