Acupuncture Portland, OR Blog

May 7, 2015

Seasonal Allergies Treatment Options With all of the trees and flowers in full bloom, many people are currently suffering from seasonal allergies. Running nose, sneezing, and watery, itchy eyes can all detract from enjoying the beautiful weather. Approximately 58 million Americans experience some symptoms of seasonal allergies during the spring and summer seasons.  Some of those people wonder, “Can acupuncture […]

April 23, 2015

Spring is finally in the air! With all of the season’s hype about cute baby animals, some of you might be starting to feel a baby fever of your own. If you’ve been trying to conceive and haven’t been successful, you might be feeling a little disheartened in your attempts at venturing into parenthood. We say, Don’t!  Instead,  “Wonder How […]

April 16, 2015

It’s not your fault! I’ve discovered something so big recently that I just have to write about it. What I realized is that as a whole, there is often blame and shame from ourselves, family and friends, as well as some practitioners for our health situation. I can hear some of you right now saying, “Well, it is my fault […]

April 9, 2015

Common Chinese Herbs At RiverWest Acupuncture in Portland, we provide more than acupuncture treatments for our patients. Our practitioners also practice the art of Chinese herbology, which has been passed down through generations for thousands of years. Chinese herbology, also referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine, involves the use of up to 5,700 substances, mainly herbs but also other materials, […]

April 2, 2015

People who receive acupuncture often describe treatment as an intense experience. Many come out of a session feeling a sort of body high, a tingly warm sensation that leaves them feeling exhilarated, yet surprising focused and relaxed of any mental stress. For the vast majority, symptoms like better sleep, mental clarity, and less stress are the most common side effects […]