Janet is amazing! I had just moved into a new townhouse, and for whatever reason, was acutely allergic to something(s) and could not spend any time at home. I immediately consulted Janet, and ended up seeing her 4 or 5
Dr. Brian D. Pensack, San Francisco, CA
ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL THERAPIES FOR NECK PAIN
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogNeck pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits. It is estimated that approximately a million people currently suffer with chronic neck pain. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used treatment options for neck pain, as it has a proven history of effectively treating this condition. In acupuncture theory, pain is caused by the stagnation of either Qi (energy or life force) or blood in the body. Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL THERAPIES FOR MIGRAINE HEADACHES
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogAcupuncture and Chinese medicine has a long and successful history of treating a wide variety of headache patterns. Migraine headaches currently affect around 5 million Americans. The cause of migraines eludes many of its sufferers. Certain foods have been identified as triggers. Stress, anxiety, and hormonal imbalances have also been found to play a role. Many people with migraines feel hopeless, as they have tried conventional medications such as imitrex Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR INSOMNIA
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogSleep disorders plague millions of Americans and can be attributed to a variety of causes. Perhaps the main cause of insomnia and restless sleep is the whirlwind pace that most modern people live with day in and day out. Our society emphasizes ‘doing’ much more than ‘being’. From the perspective of acupuncture, the yin aspect of life is quite depleted for the average modern American. Yin and yang are the Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL THERAPIES FOR IMMUNITY
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogOne of the greatest strengths of natural therapies is their ability to optimize immune function and prevent illness and disease. In particular, Chinese and naturopathic medicine have a tremendous arsenal of natural remedies that can effectively heighten immunity and greatly reduce the chance of serious pathology from occurring. Immune weakness is certainly a ubiquitous concern in the modern world, as cancer, AIDS, autoimmune disease (multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, etc.), and pandemics Read More
ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS FOR MENOPAUSAL HOT FLASHES
June 20, 2012 Category : BlogMany people are not aware that acupuncture and Chinese medicine have a rich and extensive history in treating the gamut of women’s health concerns, from PMS to dysmenorrhea to postpartum issues. Menopause is another dimension of women’s health that can be extremely difficult for women, as hot flashes and night sweats can cause unbearable discomfort. Fortunately, acupuncture and herbs are excellent options for menopausal women, as they offer safe, non-invasive, Read More
