CHANNELS OF THOUGHT
Why I Chose To Become An Acupuncturist.
I’m often asked what led me to become an acupuncturist. Most of us have come to this beautiful, ancient medicine through some sort of personal ordeal. My story is no different…
3 Great Acupressure Points to Ease Acute Low Back Pain
Throwing out your back is no fun. The next time you find yourself experiencing sudden, excruciating low back pain, whether one sided or both sides, my three favorite acupressure points (which are also traditional acupuncture points) should be your go to for immediate self-care. Often times they will do the trick! If they do not fully alleviate the pain, we are here for you at Humanity Acupuncture. I love helping people get out of pain, so that they can regain the freedom to enjoy life. Acupuncture is amazing for treating all kinds of pain anywhere in the body.
Less Anxiety. More Peace… 3 Easy Tools To Combat Stress.
We are all living in a highly charged world that is constantly placing us under stress 24/7. It’s not all your fault. As parents you work all day, then chauffer your kids to their soccer games, dance classes, karate lessons, while rushing to pick up food from the grocery store to get dinner on the table. Oh, and don’t forget that present you need to pick up for the 3rd birthday party this month! The list goes on and on…
The Benefits of Gua Sha For Pain, Inflammation & Immune Support
Gua sha is an important hands-on medical treatment that has been used throughout Asia for centuries. Gua means ‘to rub’ or ‘press stroke. Sha is a term that describes the blood congestion in surface tissue in areas where the patient may experience stiffness and pain…
This Acupressure Technique is as Good as Gold for Stopping Hiccups Fast!
We all get run-of-the-mill hiccups from time to time. and each of us has our favorite home remedies for getting rid of them. Below is my all-time favorite hiccup remedy I rely on when common hiccups arise!
Building the Temple Through Biochemical Nutrition
Dr. Wilhelm Schuessler developed Biochemical medicine in Germany back in the early 1800’s. Through his research he found that after the human body was cremated, all that remained were the 12 inorganic mineral salts that compose the human body. Those being: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Sulphate, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Flouride, Calcium Sulphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Ferrum Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Sulphate and Silica.
It’s Not What You Eat, It’s What You Digest. 3 Easy Tips To Ignite Digestion.
The energy that we take into our bodies through the air we breathe, the food & beverages that we consume, is so vital for nourishing the existing life force which was gifted to us at birth. Taking in the proper nutrients is one thing, transforming and utilizing them is something else.
Your Low Back Pain Might Not Be Coming From Your Spine…
Low back pain is something we see a lot of as acupuncturists, and equally as common is the patients belief that their pain is coming from their spine. Patients may have gotten an X-ray or MRI and the results showed that they have some degeneration of this or that vertebra, or a bulging disc and therefore that is the reason they are in excruciating pain…