Urticaria, commonly known as hives, can be an incredibly distressing skin condition that can occur during any phase of life. While hives frequently occur in children, it is not uncommon for it to develop suddenly and unexpectedly in adulthood. The…
Spring has finally arrived in the Midwest. The trees are budding, the flowers are popping up, the insects and other creatures are coming back to life and the allergies are in full swing for many. But we’ll look at allergies…
Last week we began discussing acupuncture meridians and how science is starting to catch up with what the ancients have known for centuries. This week, we’re going to dive into the properties of the 14 main meridians and how they…
East Asian Medicine believes that energy (also referred to as qi) flows throughout the body much like blood does. When this flow of energy becomes disrupted, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture and other forms of Eastern medicine work to…
We all know someone in our lives, past or present, who claims to be able to predict the weather by how their body feels. Many chronic pain patterns and joint dysfunctions, in patients of all ages, tend to flare up when…
As we start to segue into spring, many people prepare for a few weeks or even months of misery brought on by seasonal asthma and allergies. Unfortunately, the stress associated with this time of year and the rise in pollen…
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a chronic shoulder condition characterized by pain, loss of range of motion and decreased upper arm function. This condition can come on suddenly without any warning and can significantly impact someone’s life. And…
When most people hear the term “acupuncture”, they think of needles being inserted into the skin. The term “dry needling” is often associated with people suffering from pain as well and it also includes needles being inserted into the skin.…
Ear pain, or otalgia, is a condition marked by an uncomfortable sensation within the ear, which can manifest in various forms, ranging from a dull throbbing to an acute stabbing pain. This discomfort may arise from multiple sources, including infection,…
Most of us know how it feels to have our faces slapped by a strong wind or the eerie sensation that arises when it howls so loudly and violently the whole house shakes. But we also know the pleasure of…