Are you curious about how Acupuncture works and whether it could help improve your health? Whether you’ve heard about acupuncture from a friend, read about it online, or are considering trying it for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions. If you live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Read more…
In today’s fast-paced world, athletes constantly push their bodies to the limit. Whether you’re training for a marathon, competing in team sports, or just staying active, proper recovery is key to maximizing performance and minimizing injury. Acupuncture has become a popular holistic treatment for athletes, helping to speed up recovery, Read more…
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…
The Chinese calendar, considered by many to be the most important festival of any given year, represents each year by one of 12 zodiac animals included in the cycle of twelve stations or “signs” along the apparent path of the sun through the sky. The 12 zodiac animals: the rat, 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…
Common very good questions people of literally any age ask as they suffer with maladies include: “Why do I have this particular symptom?” “Why won’t this symptom just go away on its own?” “How long will it take for the symptom to go away on it’s own?” “What should I Read more…
Patients are often surprised when we discuss the need for adequate sleep to maintain the immune system. We are all used to thinking about our diet, computer/screen habits, and supplements or herbs as having a lot to do with building a strong immune response, but – sleep? Yep! Sleep (and Read more…
As the current pandemic continues to unfold worldwide, more and more people are becoming concerned with strengthening their immune systems. The web is awash with nifty supplements or special practices that promise immediate immune boosting powers. The truth is that your body—when given vibrant, healthy foods, adequate water and sleep Read more…