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What is Moxibustion?

By admin | Published March 20, 2023

Our motto in Classical Chinese Medicine is MOXA FOR LIFE!

You might have heard your acupuncturist mention Moxibustion or “Moxa” as a treatment option. At Chelsea Family Acupuncture, moxa is often combined into acupuncture treatments to improve outcomes, and make the treatment even more effective. Moxibustion is defined as a form of heat therapy that involves burning the dried moxa plant and leaving it on or very near the skin’s surface, thus promoting the flow of “qi” and eliminating certain pathogens in the body. continue reading »

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Embracing Herbal Therapy: What You Need to Know

By admin | Published March 6, 2023

Herbal therapy has been championed by China and other Eastern countries for centuries. As Western medicine looks for more natural alternatives with fewer side effects, herbal medicine is gaining a foothold in the treatment of several common health concerns. In fact, The Cleveland Clinic has now added a Chinese Herbal Pharmacy along with acupuncture. Read more here. continue reading »

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6 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong

By admin | Published February 20, 2023

Just as we develop our physical muscles to gain strength and maintain our health, we also need to pay attention to strengthening our mental muscles. Learning to develop mental strength can help in many ways from overcoming challenging situations, to learning from and bouncing back from failure to viewing these challenges as opportunities for growth. Read on for six healthy habits you can develop to maintain your mental strength. continue reading »

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Acupuncture and Nutritional Support

By admin | Published February 6, 2023

If you are one of the millions of people who made a New Year’s resolution last month to eat better and make healthier choices in 2023, then it might be time to take stock of how that process is going. Are you already off the wagon and back to your unhealthy habits? Or are you keeping your eye on your goals and making progress? No matter which side of the coin you fall on, you might want to talk to your acupuncturist about your nutritional goals. They can be a wealth of information and help as you look to build a better and stronger you. continue reading »

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Food as Medicine

By admin | Published January 23, 2023

Mama Always Said: You Are What You Eat

Maybe mom and gramma really did know best when it came to nutrition. Their advice is not so far off from ancient Chinese wisdom. The first rung of treatment is healthy food. When health becomes imbalanced examine your diet, make sure you are getting all of your nourishment from your food, and eliminate the foods that are triggers, or are unhealthy. If that doesn’t work, the second rung of treatment is acupuncture and herbs, to make sure you are absorbing what you eat. As research has shown, what we eat can actually impact our health profoundly. Over the years, we have learned that our dietary choices can influence our risk of disease. continue reading »

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