Information for mums-to-be WHAT IS A “BREECH” BABY? So you’ve been told that your baby isn’t in the optimal position for a vaginal birth by your OBGYN. Now what? Well, if you’re between weeks 34-37 acupuncture and moxibustion might just be the answer you’re looking for, especially if you’re looking to avoid having a manual…
Imagine waking up and half your face is completely paralyzed. Developing Bell’s Palsy can feel a bit like a practical joke. You look in the mirror, and something’s not quite right. You eat a snack, but your lips feel numb. Suddenly, you can’t blink one eye or smile. It’s often so shocking to wake up…
Sciatica and low back pain are two of the most common and debilitating conditions that affect millions of people around the world. It’s also the number 1 reason people seek out acupuncture as a drug-free option for managing this painful condition. Back pain can result from various causes, such as injury, overuse, poor posture,…
The menstrual cycle and exercise connection- Why knowing more about your cycle can help improve athletic performance Feeling out of sync with your body and not exactly sure why? Some days workouts go well, yet the very next day, something might seem off. There are training days where everything clicks. You’re destroying sets and slaying…
Migraine headaches are one of the most debilitating neurological conditions worldwide. Migraines are known to be crippling with intense, throbbing or pulsing pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and even vomit, with a possible light aura or flashing lights. Other long term side effects of chronic headaches include crankiness and stress, sleep disturbance and…
For chronic pain patients, acupuncture is often the last resort, yielding the best result. Living with chronic pain can be an arduous journey, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and exhausted from seeking relief. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we understand the struggles faced by chronic pain patients who have exhausted all other options. We…
Eating a healthy diet in preparation for pregnancy and to boost fertility is one of the most powerful health changes you can make. Numerous studies have shown that specific changes to the diet can increase the chances of healthy ovulation, prevent recurrent miscarriage and support a healthy pregnancy in females. As well as boost sperm…
How food affects our health and fertility Your digestive system has it tough. It has take all that good food you eat — and all the junk too — and turn it into the nutrients that fuel your body and keep you running in top form. It’s those nutrients that nourish your maturing eggs, keep…
In our clinic, not only do our fertility patients struggle with getting pregnant, but staying pregnant as well. A positive pregnancy test is just one part of the baby marathon in our clinic as there is still plenty of progress to be made. Next step: staying pregnant, and healthy for the next 9 months.…
Choosing what to eat while you’re pregnant can be a challenge. At this stage, eating healthy isn’t just about eating the right things, it also involves the foods to avoid and maintaining optimal health for you and your little one. As an Acupuncture Physician specializing in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy, I am here to…
