At Acupuncture and Holistic Health Associates in Milwaukee, we believe in the power of acupuncture not just as a treatment for illness but as a proactive approach to maintaining your overall well-being. Preventative health is the key to living a vibrant, energetic, and balanced life, and Acupuncture is one of Read more…
As we enter the New Year, many people set resolutions to improve their health, achieve personal goals, and commit to wellness. Whether you’re focused on reducing stress, managing chronic pain, or boosting your overall health, Acupuncture can be a powerful tool to support your wellness journey. In this blog post, Read more…
One very important concept in Oriental Medicine is Five Element theory, which describes basic elements (fire, earth, metal, water, and wood) in the body and the inter-relationships of those elements similar to those same elements found in nature. Each element corresponds to specific organs, flavors, emotions, colors, seasons, etc. One Read more…
Both similar to and uniquely different than perspectives of the organs in Western Medicine, the body’s organ system in Oriental Medicine comprises the glandular system, the Lungs, the Large Intestine, the Stomach, the Spleen/Pancreatic system, the Liver, the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Small Intestine, the Pericardium (the tissue surrounding the Read more…
The exact origin of Chinese New Year is too old to be traced, but many explanations still exist. One idea is that the holiday originated when a beast named Nian (which means year in Chinese) came out the night before the new year and started to prey on the people Read more…
Beginning on February 16th, we officially move into the year of the Dog. The exact origin of this holiday is too old to be traced, but many explanations still exist. One idea is that the holiday originated when a beast named Nian (which means year in Chinese) came out Read more…