In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, residents seeking alternative or complementary healthcare options often explore Acupuncture as a viable treatment. Acupuncture offers a holistic approach to health that contrasts with the symptom-focused strategies of traditional Western medicine. Understanding the benefits and differences between these two medical systems can empower individuals to make informed Read more…
Winter is a beautiful season, with crisp air and snowflakes creating a serene atmosphere. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges for our health, particularly when it comes to people’s immune systems. The cold weather, dry air, and shorter days can leave us more susceptible to illnesses, Read more…
When it comes to alternative therapies like acupuncture and acupressure, understanding their unique benefits and how they affect the body is essential. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between acupuncture and acupressure, shedding light on their respective impacts and long-term effectiveness. Acupuncture: A Deeper Level of Healing Acupuncture is 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…
Clinically we find that most, if not all, conditions people arrive with are related to stress of some kind. One wonders what “stress” means exactly. This a word that has many definitions but we could start with its root meaning, which the Oxford English dictionary indicates is from the Latin strictus which means Read more…
Peripheral Neuropathy (Neuropathy) occurs when one or more nerves in the extremities (arms or legs) are damaged in some way. This can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the type of nerve and location of damage. What does peripheral neuropathy feel like? Basically there are three types of nerves Read more…
There are a number of non-surgical and non-drug therapies available for helping those with injuries and pain. Acupuncture and Physical Therapy happen to be two of them that work well alone, but work even better when combined in a comprehensive treatment strategy. Physical Therapy Physical Therapy (PT) is a widely Read more…
One of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture is for some sort of back or back related pain. Over 80% of adults in the US will experience back pain at some point during their lives*. Back pain can occur along any part of the spine and often shoots (or Read more…
A common and very good question that we hear. There are some exact steps taken to discover if a person is a candidate for acupuncture…and then sorting out what to do once we find out the person is a candidate. First, we normally will take a few minutes on 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…