There are no hard and fast rules about how to prepare for an acupuncture appointment, but there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your treatment. We’ll be providing you with basics such as what to wear, what to drink, whether to...

After seeing thousands of client visits at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic, one thing is for sure—acupuncture deserves a place as a first-line treatment option for a wide range of health conditions, alongside medication, physical therapy, psychotherapy and so on. Why? Because in many cases, the results can be profound, and acupuncture is always gentle on the system.
There are no hard and fast rules about how to prepare for an acupuncture appointment, but there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your treatment. We’ll be providing you with basics such as what to wear, what to drink, whether to...
In Western culture, it is a little-known fact that Chinese medicine is fantastic for sports and traumatic injuries. This medicine evolved alongside martial arts and warfare, but we can also use it for more everyday injuries like sprained ankles....
If you’ve had one, you know—a migraine is so much more than a headache. Patients with migraines often report that they get in the way of their day-to-day lives, forcing them to cancel plans, stay in bed and call in sick. Here’s how we help our...
There's nothing like living migraine-free after having these monster headaches! Here are a couple of real migraine patient cases and the outcomes from our acupuncture clinic. Migraine Case Study 1) Patient "JC" came in for persistent migraines...
Stress is perhaps the most common issue we see at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. Not only is acupuncture amazing for stress, but we also help our clients deal with stress on multiple fronts, both on and off the acupuncture table. Read on to...
Our acupuncture clinic is located in Washington DC, often referred to as the “capital of allergies.” As such, there is no shortage of clients who come in to see us for allergies, chronic sinus pain, and sinus infections. Here is our natural,...
Neck pain is a very common symptom that we see at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. And it’s a symptom that we have successfully helped many clients with over the years. Here is our holistic approach to healing neck pain. Common causes of neck...
Allopathic physicians, those that practice “conventional” medicine, use vocabulary and special terminology to identify conditions happening within the body, their causes, tests, and treatments. These include terms like mastitis, heart attack,...
One of the most common reasons patients come to see us is for pain relief. Acupuncture is extremely effective for many patients in both relieving physical pain, and also at helping patients remain pain-free on an ongoing basis over the course of...
Do you have tension headaches with any regularity? If so, congratulations—you’re part of a colossally large club. Of all headache types, tension headaches (also called myogenic headaches or muscle contraction headaches) are the most common. The...
Stress, along with anxiety and depression, is one of the most common issues that patients come in for at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. Their chronic stress manifests as a wide range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms....
Sciatic nerve pain is a common condition, and it can be a very debilitating one. Typically caused by an impingement of sciatic nerve in the lower back, pain will be felt radiating down the buttock and leg. There are many treatment options for...
As we discussed in our Secrets of Pulse Diagnosis post, tongue diagnosis is another primary method in Chinese Medicine for understanding what is happening inside the human body. It is the other “MRI” of traditional medical systems. While tongue...
The pulse is measured in both Western medicine and Chinese medicine, but there are key differences. In Western medicine, we typically measure the heart rate, which is taken with blood pressure as part of a standard physical exam. In Chinese...
Back pain for all ages… We all know the quintessential image of low vitality—the hunched, hobbling elderly person, one hand holding a cane, the other supporting their aching back. But if our patients are any indication, back pain does not...
An estimated 36 million people in the US suffer from migraines—that's a lot of headaches. But migraines are much more than a bad headache. They're a collection of debilitating neurological symptoms that can last from 4–72 hours. The most common...
Our Washington DC acupuncture patients are a cerebral bunch. They get pain relief on the acupuncture table, but their minds want more: they want to know how we choose acupuncture points. Not an easy task, but we sum up our methodology for physical...
For those you suffering from acute or chronic neck pain, you understand why someone coined the expression “a pain in the neck.” Neck pain is also one of the most common areas of physical pain that we treat at our acupuncture clinic in Washington...
One of the most common reasons patients come to see us is for pain relief. Acupuncture is extremely effective for many patients in both relieving physical pain, sometimes immediately after insertion of the needles, and also at helping patients...
As holistic medical systems such as acupuncture and Chinese medicine have emphasized for more than 2000 years, the state of the mind and emotion is intimately connected with the health and wellness of the body. This approach to healing the...
With the growing popularity of holistic medicine, many people are becoming interested in natural, gentle treatments for their allergies and sinus issues. At our Washington DC acupuncture clinic, we've developed an 8-step protocol for addressing...
Every Thursday, Dr. Adam Miramon and the clinical team share weekly wisdom and "pointers" for holistic health and personal transformation.
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