Rose City Acupuncture Blog

Peer reviewed studies show that acupuncture is helpful for distal peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes and chemotherapy.

I've been saying for decades that acupuncture's meridian system works through a structure we don't have the technology to see yet ... and now we can! The interstitium is a pathway between layers of the body.

I’ve been using acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy support with my patients for years. My success rate is fairly high – I like to joke that “I get people pregnant like a boss!” – due in large part to a … Continue reading →

Got a headache? The biggest cause is dehydration, so first, have a drink of water. Other common causes are caffeine withdrawal, high blood pressure, stress, low blood sugar, and tight neck muscles. If you have persistent or severe headaches, you … Continue reading →

Yin Tang (pronounced “Yin Tong”) is located directly between the inner borders of your eyebrows. It’s useful for treating sinus problems and frontal headaches, but it’s most often called upon to calm the Shen (spirit). If you are anxious or … Continue reading →

ST-40 Feng Long is a great point for draining phlegm. Use it when you have a head cold, wet cough, or allergies . Find ST-40 halfway between the knee and the ankle, on the outside of the lower leg. Feel … Continue reading →

Zu San Li, “Leg Three Miles”, is on the outside of the shin, just a few inches below the knee. Slide your fingertip up the outside edge of the tibia (shinbone) until you fall into a hole. It’s a large … Continue reading →

PC-6, Nei Guan (Inner Pass) Nei Guan is one of my favorite acupressure points. It’s perfectly safe (no contraindications), easy to find (2 finger widths from your wrist crease), and easily available, even in public while dressed. It’s wonderful for … Continue reading →

Large Intestine 4 is the acupoint most well-known by the general public. I first had it taught to me by a riding instructor when I was a kid living in rural Virginia. The name for this point is Hegu, “Joining … Continue reading →

Cosmetic Acupuncture: Look younger naturally! Here’s a quote from one of my patients back in Philly: “While seeing Sharon for something totally unrelated, the subject of cosmetic acupuncture came up … Continue reading →

The FIRST thing to know about Fibromyalgia is that it’s real. The SECOND thing to know about Fibromyalgia is that the pain and fatigue don’t have to be forever. So many people, when they are finally diagnosed, have a bittersweet … Continue reading →

My paternal grandfather smoked himself to death when I was 3 years old. I only have one memory: His face as he was picking me up. My beautiful, amazing Grandma was lonely for 38 years until she passed on. She … Continue reading →

Lack of sleep in the middle of the night isn’t always a bad thing, but it sure can be. Insomnia is maddening… it starts out irritating or boring, but over time it affects your energy, your memory, and even your … Continue reading →