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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Military Veterans Find Relief with Acupuncture
With the recent events in Afghanistan, many service members and veterans have been affected and/or their traumas triggered. At Ashley Wren Acupuncture, we are here for our service members, veterans, and their families. Military veterans often return from service with a host of physical, mental, and emotional challenges related to the aftereffects of their tours of duty. Rarely does a service member present with just one health issue. A 2014 study summarized the challenges associated with treating veterans and their often complex medical issues. continue reading
Is Acupuncture Safe Post-Covid? 4 Things Your Acupuncturist Wants You to Know Before You Book Your Appointment
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 I want you to know about my safety procedures in this new normal. And if this does not answer all your questions, please feel free to ask. It is important to me that you feel safe and secure as you return for your first appointment. continue reading
Acupuncture for Healthy Weight Loss
According to the Centers for Disease Control latest statistics, the national prevalence of obesity is 42.4% and obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and certain types of cancer are some of the leading causes of preventable and premature death in the United States.
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, illustrating that acupuncture is an effective supplement to weight loss programs. continue reading
Acupuncture for Mother’s Day
What better way to celebrate and support the mothers in your life this year than with an acupuncture appointment?
As a Mother’s Day gift, acupuncture is a relaxing and revitalizing hour all to herself.
As a regular part of her health routine, acupuncture can keep the special Mom in your life healthy and offer a holistic treatment option for a variety of women’s health issues.
Here are four ways that acupuncture can support women’s health and would make a great gift for any Mom or Mom-to-be you want to celebrate this May.
Regrowth: Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Three thousand years ago, when Chinese medicine was first being practiced, there was no light or electricity. No way to mask the darkness of winter. No way, either, to ignore the longer, warmer days of springtime. Because it is such an ancient practice, a lot of the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes from a time when people spent much more time outside, paying attention to the natural world around them. continue reading