Anxiety

Here is a video made by Natalie Willits in our Seattle clinic about using acupressure to stay grounded at home. Hope you enjoy!

Dr. Lora Shahine wrote this wonderful article for surviving Thanksgiving when you are trying to conceive. #youarenotalone   Thanksgiving can be a joyful time for gathering with family and friends, food, football, and relaxation, but it can be full of triggers when...

Is your health condition stress-related?  Whether you realize it or not, it might be.  Many studies have proven that mental/emotional “stress” causes physical changes in the body, which can lead to health problems.  It has also been shown that the...

I had my first holiday thought today. My first, hmm I wonder what I should get my daughter for Christmas? I wonder if a six year old would like a lava lamp? It was the first day where I actually thought,...

The military is realizing the benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of PTSD with their veterans.   Acupuncture is often very helpful for this.  We offer a military discount at our office, as military insurance doesn’t cover acupuncture.  Here’s...

Anyone who has had acupuncture can attest to its relaxing effects.    A recent Georgetown study suggests that acupuncture may work by reducing a protein that is associated with chronic stress. In Chinese medicine, we view stress relief as a...

If you have questions about how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can enhance your fertility, you can have a free 15 minute phone consultation with one of our fertility acupuncturists. In this 15 minute con-sultation, we can review your fertility history...

Many women focus their attention on the first three trimesters of pregnancy. In the past, not much attention was given to the fourth trimester beyond breastfeeding and healthy sleep habits for your baby. However, so much more takes place during...