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The Transformational Acupuncture Blog
We’re in the process here of creating a library—a wellness library of sorts. Please take a chance to browse through a variety of articles on acupuncture for migraines, acupuncture for allergies and sinus issues, acupuncture for sciatica, acupuncture for… everything! We also have a ton of articles on herbal medicine, cupping, meditation, diet, and other aspects of lifestyle and personal transformation. Enjoy!
The Vital Substances
Just as The Three Treasures are Eastern medicine’s theoretical foundation, the Vital Substances are necessary for life to exist and thrive. Each substance has its own importance for the body’s health. There are a total of four vital substances: Qi, Jing, Xue, and Jin...
San-Fu-Tie Acupuncture Treatment During the Dog Days of Summer
Discover the rejuvenating power of San-Fu-Tie. Boost your immunity and well-being naturally with this ancient practice during the hottest days of the year.
Meridians
In Eastern medicine, the intricate network of meridians serves as the conduits through which Qi, the vital energy, flows within the body. Unlike the anatomical pathways of blood vessels in Western physiology, meridians represent a dynamic system of energy circulation,...
The Three Treasures
Eastern medicine revolves around The Three Treasures: Qi, Jing, and Shen. These treasures handle different aspects of our body and mind. Through practices like acupuncture and herbal remedies, Eastern medicine aims to balance these treasures for a healthier life.
Qi
One literal translation of the Chinese character “qi” is air or breath. However, Qi is more than just a person’s air or breath – it is their vitality. Therefore, a good working definition in terms of Eastern medicine is “life force.”
The Importance of Self-Care
Explore self-care tools like intentional breathing, exercise, and journaling to navigate tough emotions and recharge.
Tenacity — Unleash Your Inner Superpower Against Life’s Challenges
Discover how tenacity transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. Explore nurturing self-care practices and the power of facing fears.
Your Abdominal Massage (YAM)
Your Abdominal Massage (YAM) is a technique of abdominal self-massage that can help to move your body towards optimal health. The techniques are simple, effective, and can improve the flow of blood, lymph, nerve, and energy.
Tai Chi and Qigong
Explore Tai Chi and Qigong to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and promote balance through ancient, meditative martial arts practices.
Cupping Aftercare
Cupping therapy uses suction and negative pressure to relax muscles, improve circulation, and calm the nervous system. It is commonly used to treat muscle aches and pains but has a long tradition of being applied in cases of digestive issues, anxiety, insomnia, and...
Benefits of Bone Broth
Below is our instructional video about Chinese herb infused bone broth, but I wanted to go ahead and write out the benefits of bone broth with you here. This blog post will include all the information about Chinese herb infused bone broth from previous 3 Point...
Pressure Cooking Raw Herbs
Many patients prefer to avoid raw Chinese herb formulas because of the preparation process. Cooking Chinese herbs can be tedious, time consuming, and extremely fragrant—sometimes not in a good way! We’ve decided to stock a few single Chinese herbs that work well as a...
How To Get the Most Out of Your Acupuncture Treatment
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 eat, how much time to...
Episode #1 Breath
2020 is a year that is testing us all, in so many ways. How many times in the last six months have you said to yourself, “just breathe… just breathe…”? It is no coincidence that my new On Point: A Dive into Acupuncture online video series debuts with an episode on the...
An Introduction to CBD Oil and Its Benefits
Cannabis has been used in Chinese Medicine for over 1,500 years. It’s listed among the top herbs in the 1st recorded Chinese herbal medicine textbook. Top benefits of CBD oil: Stop pain, Reduce, inflammation, Reduce anxiety and help with insomnia, Reduce stress and the effects of stress on the body
Relax muscle spasms, Reduce tremors and seizures.
Using Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture to Treat Injuries
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. Treatments were...
Gender information
Gender identity is an individual’s internal sense of being male, female, or something else. Since gender identity is internal, one’s gender identity is not necessarily visible to others.
Cupping & Herbal Medicine in Washington DC
Did you know that clients come to see us for services other than acupuncture? Our clients here in DC benefit greatly from cupping and customized herbal medicine formulas (and now they’re both more affordable - read on to learn more). Benefits of herbal medicine and...
How to heal migraines naturally
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 clients--like the ones...
Migraine case studies from our acupuncture clinic in Washington DC
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 following medical leave,...