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Turning to Acupuncture During the Pandemic

Turning to Acupuncture During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic forced individuals in New Jersey to postpone non-emergency health care for the months the state was in lockdown. Now that New Jersey has entered the initial stages of reopening there is a question of how safe it is to seek relief from non-life-threatening conditions that are impacting your quality of life. Read more…

James’ Journey to Wellness with Crohn's Disease

James’ Journey to Wellness with Crohn's Disease

James’ Journey to Wellness with Chron's Disease - James was small for his age, and had a real difficulty with fidgeting in his seat when I was trying to talk to him.  It was exhausting just watching him flail around in his seat like a fish out of water! His mother appeared unphased by this behavior, but in my head I strongly attributed this to the permeability of his gut leaching things like unwanted sugars and gluten into his brain, causing the hyperactive behavior.

Boy Overcomes Chronic Migraines • ACNJ Healing Story

Boy Overcomes Chronic Migraines • ACNJ Healing Story

A recent patient of mine exemplifies the power of acupuncture for children. Kenny (not his real name), a 10 year old boy, experienced frequent migraine headaches every day for 4 months when he initially came for acupuncture. He was missing school regularly and was unable to participate in his favorite sports, forgoing soccer and baseball practices and games.

Jeff's Recovery from Diabetes • Acupuncture Healing Journey

Jeff's Recovery from Diabetes • Acupuncture Healing Journey

We are so gratified to have patients like Jeff who come to us for acupuncture for a wide range of chronic health problems. They often turn to acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine because they have become unsatisfied with conventional medicine and are looking for alternative medicine for a more holistic approach. Read more about Jeff's healing journey to living with less pain and suffering. 

Battlefield Acupuncture for Everyone

Battlefield Acupuncture for Everyone

The reduction of symptoms for these other disorders can be more gradual than for pain, the treatment is basically identical for all of them. Using very subtle electric stimulation to the ear points in addition to the needles often enhances and speeds up reduction of the psychological afflictions.

Treating Severe Pain with Distal Acupuncture

Treating Severe Pain with Distal Acupuncture

But when our energy is blocked or severely diminished, either by a traumatic accident or disease, pain and illness are the result. By restoring the flow of energy through the affected areas, we restore the natural healing properties inherent in our bodies.