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…
Whether it’s the burning sensation and numbness that accompanies peripheral neuropathy, the unbearable stabbing pain from post-herpetic neuralgia, or the paralysis and facial drooping from Bell’s palsy, acupuncture can help! Peripheral neuropathy comes as a result of damage to the nerves that carry the message to and from the brain and spinal cord from and…
Maximize ovarian and uterine blood flow with Abdominal Gua Sha and Castor oil packs Whether you suffer painful periods, have fibroids or endometriosis or are on the fertility path adding these two treatments in the comfort of your own home can help! Castor oil is anti-inflammatory and promotes lymph circulation, which together promote detoxification of…
Cosmetic facial acupuncture is a remarkable facial treatment that we provide in our clinic that offers a real alternative that activates the skin cells, facial muscles, circulation and the lymphatic system. This anti-aging solution leaves your skin tighter, brighter, smoother and younger-looking without “freezing and filling”. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we commonly add in facial…
School is in session again here in North Florida. Boosting your immune system now will help you and your family avoid the dreaded fall cold/flu season. Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by preventing or limiting infection. It does this by identifying and destroying harmful pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and more. Simply…
If your head is throbbing, know that you are not alone. In fact, many of us are all too familiar with some form of throbbing, uncomfortable, and distracting pain of a headache. Headaches is one of the most common pain conditions in the world, with migraine headaches being the seventh leading cause of disability worldwide. …
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…
So you’ve been told that your baby isn’t in 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 external cephalic version (ECV) or a cesarean section. There…
Chronic pain affects over 1.5 BILLION people world wide with arthritis, nerve damage and cancer pain as leading causes. 1 in 5 adults in America suffer from chronic pain and it is one of the top reasons people seek medical care daily. Back pain is the #1 reason people call out of work. Neuropathy…
Recurrent miscarriage and TTC Recurrent miscarriage loss is defined at having three or more miscarriages prior to 20 weeks gestation. However, even having one miscarriage takes an emotional toll. Someone once said to me “once you’ve been pregnant and lost that pregnancy, you will never be pregnant the same again.” So, for very good reason,…
