Acupuncture Portland, OR Blog

March 26, 2015

8 Home Remedies for Headaches Experiencing a headache when you have a long list of tasks or work ahead of you can really put a damper on your day. If you’re someone who experiences headaches often or gets chronic migraines, then the constant onset of headaches can really take a toll on your overall productivity and enjoyment during your everyday […]

March 19, 2015

“What do you do?” The seemingly obvious answer to that question….. “I’m an Acupuncturist in Portland” Recently someone asked me what I do for a living. And I understand that it is a place of connection, of filing, sorting and categorizing.  However, when I say, I’m an acupuncturist in Portland, I see the recognition in their eyes, (or fear) as […]

March 12, 2015

What is Qi? In the practice of acupuncture, there is much talk about Qi.  Of circulating it throughout the body balancing it.  And then, treating key spots where Qi energy has been stagnated. But what is Qi, exactly,  and what role does this enigmatic force play in tradition Chinese medicine? Qi Described In the realm of Chinese medicine, Qi is the quintessential […]

March 5, 2015

How Can Acupuncture Help Addiction Overcoming drug addiction can be incredibly difficult.  Recently there have been studies that have asked the question, Can Acupuncture Help Addiction?  Those studies are showing that acupuncture can be a highly effective tool in treating drug addiction and aiding in detoxification. By combining acupuncture treatments with counseling and group therapy, patients can find relief from their […]

February 26, 2015

  We’ve heard the accounts of how acupuncture can bring relief to various physical ailments and illnesses.  But were you aware of how acupuncture helps your relationships?  Have you felt the negative effects that stress and has had on your relationships? Financial issues, lack of sleep, irritability, and mood disorder can all contribute to poor interactions with our loved ones and impede the overall quality […]