September is a special month for us at Health Pointe Jacksonville Acupuncture & Wellness Center! Not only are we raising awareness for PCOS Awareness Month, but we’re also celebrating our Sweet 16th Anniversary of serving this wonderful community. Let’s take a closer look at how we’re making an impact this month. PCOS Awareness Month: How…
Pregnancy and birth are powerful life changing experiences. Acupuncture can support women through this important and beautiful transition by offering physical and emotional support. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine works to support optimal health for the mother and every mother should consider acupuncture after having a baby for these balancing and healing benefits! The postpartum period…
Hey new momma! Congratulations on your new baby and welcome to motherhood. Whether this is your first, third, or sixth child, breastfeeding can be tricky. Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural process that fosters a unique bond between mother and child. However, it can also come with its challenges. From latching issues to low milk…
Nearly 1 million people are living in the US with Multiple Sclerosis, often known as MS, an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. MS is the most common disabling neurological disease of young adults with symptom onset generally occurring between the ages of 20 to 40 years. Symptoms commonly include pain, muscle spasms, muscle…
Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey, one that requires careful preparation and nurturing of both body and mind. As expectant parents, it’s natural to want to ensure the best possible start for your baby, and a vital aspect of this preparation lies in readying your body for the birthing process…
Pre-Birth (or Labor Prep) Acupuncture is a series of 4-5 weekly treatments beginning at week 34-36 of your pregnancy that are designed to help your body go into labor on time and to labor to progress normally and without complication once it begins.*Beginning week 34 is recommended if you’re experiencing It is not labor induction…
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…
Transfer day is finally here! Here are a few things that can help boost implantation. For anyone undergoing IVF, embryo transfer day can be an anxious one – especially if you have never done it before and don’t quite know what to expect. We have had the honor of being part of hundreds of embryo transfers, performing…
Drinking bone broth is centuries old food therapy known to many cultures that truly makes for concentrated healing. Some might say bone broths are the most quintessential, fundamental, and powerful medicinal beverage. They are filling, rich, complex, and even soul-satisfying. While sipping bone broth has become a trendy practice, it has always provided numerous health…
