As we get older, those aches and pains become a little more pronounced and life begins to create some new challenges. For many seniors, schedules become impacted with doctor’s appointments and trips to the pharmacy. If you haven’t tried acupuncture, here are three reasons you should give it a try as it can greatly help some of the greatest health challenges facing seniors today. continue reading
Infertility struggles have become more and more common in recent years. There are many physical and environmental contributors to infertility and couples dealing with this issue are desperate for solutions. As it makes its way into the mainstream health world, acupuncture has become more of a go-to treatment method for both males and females; and there is plenty of valid research to back up these claims. A quick search of PubMed will give you hundreds of studies illustrating the positive effects of acupuncture on various issues related to infertility. continue reading
To say that 2020 was a stressful year is putting it mildly. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many people put checkups and other medical procedures on hold, including acupuncture treatments. If you are more than ready to get back to your treatments, here are four things your acupuncturist wants you to know about their safety procedures in this new normal. And if this does not answer all your questions, please feel free to ask. Your acupuncturist wants you to feel safe and secure as you return for your first appointment. continue reading
I’ve been invited to speak at the Dejia Harmony Wellness Symposium on June 12, 2021 at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg.
We are proud to introduce our first annual Dejia Harmony Wellness Symposium. This journey will showcase a thoughtfully curated collection of experiences centered on self-care —shared within a supportive community nestled into the placid Potomac River Valley.
All program activities are designed based on the latest research developments in the field of Traditional, Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Participants will enjoy keynote speeches, engaging workshops, networking and panel discussions with the goal of enhancing physical, emotional and mental well-being. Program leaders include, professor Yuntao Wu, Dr. Lewis Hofmann, Dr. Richard C Niemtzow, Dr. Ed Group, Beth Shaw, , Dr. Aihan Kuhn, Dr. Hon Lee, Dr. Marcelle Hanish, FNP-BC, LAc, Mary Frances Hartley, MS, RD , Nicholas Zaldastani and Dr. Patrick Porter
Please click this link for details: https://dejiaharmony.com/harmony-wellness-symposium/
In the United States, an estimated 300,000 people a year die from obesity.
In several studies over the last five years, researchers have shown patients who receive regular acupuncture treatments see faster weight loss results than those who do not. In each case, the acupuncture treatments were combined with dietary and lifestyle changes also aimed at weight loss, but the patients who got acupuncture saw better results than those who focused on dietary and lifestyle changes alone. continue reading
