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Needle by Needle: Acupuncture and Healing from Trauma

Needle by Needle: Acupuncture and Healing from Trauma

People can experience trauma in a variety of ways. Trauma can be physical or emotional. It can be the result of an event like a car accident or through a relationship like with an abusive parent, teacher/coach, or spouse. Trauma doesn’t just reside in the mind but rather embeds itself deep in the body. 

It can be tricky to treat and can manifest anxiety and other behavioral triggers sometimes without warning. Many trauma victims are finding that acupuncture, with its whole-person, body-based approach, offers a powerful and gentle tool for those seeking to heal from the wounds trauma leaves behind. continue reading »

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How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases

How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases

In January 2025, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. Treatments can vary but more and more people are looking for alternatives without harsh side effects. Patients are seeking out complementary treatments that address the whole person, not just the symptoms. Among these options, acupuncture stands out as a promising therapy with ancient roots and growing modern validation. continue reading »

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Unlocking the Basics of Acupuncture: Understanding Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang

Unlocking the Basics of Acupuncture: Understanding Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang

If you’ve been thinking about trying acupuncture but aren’t sure what to expect, this article just might be the best place to start. Let’s explore the basic concepts that form the foundation of acupuncture, including the nature of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and how these elements influence health and healing. continue reading »

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Finding Stillness: 5 Meditation Techniques

Finding Stillness: 5 Meditation Techniques

When Ethan first walked into the small, sunlit meditation studio at the edge of town, he wasn’t sure what he was looking for. After months of grinding stress at work, sleepless nights, and a gnawing sense of emptiness, something deep inside him said it was time to slow down.

But when the teacher began listing different types of meditation — mindfulness, mantra, visualization, body scan — Ethan’s mind spun again. Wasn’t meditation just… sitting quietly? continue reading »

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Why Hydration Is Essential for Life

Why Hydration Is Essential for Life

In our busy lives, it’s easy to underestimate the silent, vital role water plays. We often think of hydration as something necessary only when we’re exercising or sweating profusely. But hydration is critical to everyday health, affecting nearly every system in our bodies. continue reading »

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