🧘 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.…
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…
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…
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…
What is the menopausal transition? The menopausal transition (also known as perimenopause) is the oh-so-fun time between having regular menstruation and being fully menopausal. Perimenopause, meaning “around menopause,” affects many women in the years leading up to menopause. It’s a transitional phase of life when periods are still occurring but ovarian function declines and estrogen…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
