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By: Lynn Jaffe and Shelley Conn Facial Rejuvination Acupuncture works best when combined with a skin care program that nourishes and protects the skin from the sun, irritants, and harsh treatment. Therefore, we recommend the following: -Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and protects against both UVA and UVB . . . → Read More: Skin Care Recommendations by Shelley Conn A year and a half ago I had never heard of Myositis. But then John came into my life. John is an upbeat older gentleman who has been diagnosed with a condition called Myositis. I’m an acupuncturist, and John called my office because he had fallen several times without warning. He . . . → Read More: Acupuncture for Myositis By: Lynn Jaffee
What are respiratory allergies? Allergies are essentially an immune response to airborne particles that normally don’t cause the body any trouble. These particles can be anything from plant pollens to animal dander, dust, mold, or even insects and their feces. For most people inhaling these particles . . . → Read More: Respiratory Allergies and Acupuncture By: Lynn Jaffe and Shelley Conn Diet and digestion are one of the most important, and most frequently overlooked components of skin care. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, what you eat nourishes the face, and without adequate nutrients and good digestion, your skin can’t look its best. The Chinese view digestion like a . . . → Read More: Dietary Guidelines for Beautiful Skin By: Lynn Jaffee
What exactly is Insomnia? Insomnia is the inability to get a full night of sleep. It can be an annoyance for most people at one time or another. For many, however, it’s a chronic problem that leaves its sufferers exhausted, irritable, and unable to handle the physical and . . . → Read More: Treating Insomnia with Acupuncture By: Lynn Jaffee
What exactly is depression? All of us at one time or another experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, discouragement, or hopelessness. These feelings are a healthy response to events in our lives that may feel overwhelming. When we are balanced and healthy, we are able to recover from . . . → Read More: Treating Depression with Traditional Chinese Medicine By: Lynn Jaffee
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is also known as Spastic Colon or Mucus Colitis. It is a motility disorder (involving abnormal movement) of the small and large intestines. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhea, often in alternating episodes. IBS may . . . → Read More: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Acupuncture By: Lynn Jaffee Can problems associated with menopause be treated with acupuncture? Yes. In fact, gynecological conditions are some of the most successfully treated problems in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Practitioners of TCM may use a variety of modalities, including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet therapy, and a form of massage called . . . → Read More: Acupuncture and Menopause By: Lynn Jaffee More and more Americans are expected to live into their 70’s and beyond. With an increased life expectancy and great improvements in health, many women and some men have turned their attention to looking as young as they feel. Billions of dollars are spent annually in the United States on anti-aging . . . → Read More: Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Beautiful Thing by Lynn Jaffee Choosing an acupuncturist can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had acupuncture before. It’s important to ask some questions before you book an appointment for acupuncture treatment to make sure you’re getting the right practitioner for you and your particular needs. The following are some questions to ask a prospective practitioner . . . → Read More: How to Choose an Acupuncturist |
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