We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our specialized HPJ Pelvic Floor Acupuncture Program, beginning January 2025. This innovative treatment integrates evidence-based techniques with cutting-edge medical understanding to address one of the most overlooked aspects of health: the pelvic floor Think of your pelvic floor as the foundation of a house. When this foundation is…
🧘 Managing Holiday Stress: National Stress Awareness Day Welcome to November! As we observe National Stress Awareness Day on the first Wednesday of the month, it’s the perfect time to talk about managing holiday stress. For many, the season brings both joy and added pressures, especially for those dealing with chronic conditions or fertility journeys.…
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition that can cause moderate to severe abdominal and pelvic pain, excess menstrual bleeding and/or infertility. According to a study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), endometriosis affects 6-10% of the general female population. This same study indicates the rates of endometriosis are higher in…
“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” – Buddha Acupuncture works by supporting and balancing the “signals” being broadcast by your body and laying the ground for optimum expression of health. Clearing the meridian system of imbalances allows the free flow of energy to Remember the days of rabbit ear antennas…
Qi Mail™ The Acupuncture Newsletter Julee Miller AP, DOM, BS, LMT Health Pointe Jacksonville, LLC 3840 Belfort Road, Suite 305 Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-448-0046/www.hpjax.com Issues Impacting Women’s Health Everyone wants to be healthy in order to enjoy a sense of well-being and have the best quality of life possible. Oriental medicine has always addressed the…
We all know that avoiding any kind of weight gain is to eat healthy and eat in moderation. But let’s get real: common sense and appetite control go out the window during this time of year. Even if you have superhuman willpower the Holiday Season is challenging for everyone. More turkey? Yes please. Another slice of pie?…
Qi Mail™ The Acupuncture Newsletter September 2015 Julee Miller AP, DOM, BS, LMT Health Pointe Jacksonville, LLC 3840 Belfort Road, Suite 305 Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-448-0046/www.hpjax.com Treating Autoimmune Disease with Acupuncture Have you noticed there has been a tremendous rise in autoimmune disorders? Today over 50 million Americans suffer from some form of autoimmune disease including:…
Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States have IBS (source). This all-too-common disease is characterized by chronic stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, excess gas, and irregular bowel movements. While there’s no known cure for IBS,…
A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver (2005) indicates that stimulation of certain acupuncture points inhibits esophageal sphincter relaxations by as much as 40 percent. Although the cause of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is still unknown, there are treatments available on the market to help with the symptoms.…
A common disorder affecting 10 to 20 percent of adults at some point in their lives, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was once called “spastic colon” and has a combination of symptoms that may include constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, fatigue and headaches that can be worsened by certain foods, stress and other irritants. IBS results from…
