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.
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Herbal medicine has a long history. In fact, it was the primary form of medicine for human beings until just recently (and still is in some parts of the world). We can thank our lucky stars for the amazing advances in pharmaceuticals over the past century. But it’s come with some unwanted side effects, and drugs don’t work incredibly well for most chronic conditions. Enter the power of herbs. Herbs can do anything (almost), including help with migraines, headaches, digestive issues, allergies and sinus problems, stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, PMS, menstrual issues, and host of other conditions.
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....
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...
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...
How to deal with stress naturally
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...
How to heal allergies & sinus problems naturally
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,...
How to heal neck pain naturally
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...
Turmeric Supreme for pain and chronic inflammation
We love turmeric for its myriad health benefits, which is why we carry the very finest turmeric supplements in our clinic shop. Here we detail (and trumpet) the benefits of Gaia brand’s Turmeric Supreme formula for Pain, which, along with Gaia’s...
How acupuncture works for tension headaches
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...
Chinese herbal medicine for insomnia
When insomnia rears its restless head, it can have many different faces. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine recognizes several different patterns of insomnia, and treats them according to their specificities. Here we walk you through four common...
Calming herbs for stress and anxiety
Modern city life has a lot to offer, sometimes even too much. Many people find themselves frazzled and exhausted at the end of a long work day, wanting nothing but a good night’s sleep, only to find themselves lying in bed for hours watching their...
What is tongue diagnosis and how does it work?
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...
How pulse diagnosis works
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...
How acupuncture works for back pain
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...
How acupuncture works for migraines
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...
How acupuncture works for neck pain
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...
Herbal medicine consults & how herbal medicine has helped me
I've been reaping the benefits of Chinese herbal medicine for two years now, and I get the impression that it's Traditional Chinese Medicine's best-kept secret. Given its effectiveness, lack of side effects, holistic, gentle, no-dependence,...
You can do better than antihistamines—try shrooming (reishi) for springtime allergies
I spent nearly 15 years as an anti-histamine junkie. I developed severe allergies in the spring of my 17th year, which initially manifested as laryngitis-type symptoms and got progressively worse. My doctor prescribed allergy medication, which...
The bitters truth (for digestive health)
Digestive bitters are typically plant-based tinctures famed for aiding digestion. They are the basis of both cocktails and medicinal concoctions, and many traditional cuisines will have bitters folded into their recipes. What are digestive bitters?...
Natural Healing for Allergies & Sinus Issues: The 8-Step Protocol
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...
All about probiotics—what they do & how to use them
Probiotics are the “friendly” bacteria found in the small and large intestine that work to create a healthy digestive system. When the ratio of “friendly” bacteria and “bad” bacteria tip in favor of the bad guys, this is called intestinal...