One of our key network partners is Oscar Health. The Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine is entering our 5th year partnering with Oscar Health and its members. We are proud to have a 5-star rating with over 100 reviews on the Oscar site. Oscar's focus is making a healthier...
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture: Natural Alternative for Skin Care and Health Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture has been practiced in China for many centuries. Today it is used as a non-invasive and natural alternative for facial skin care and health. I have been using my own approach to facial rejuvenation on my skin...
Prevention Magazine published a great visual overview of "10 research backed ways that acupuncture improves your health from head to toe". https://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/health-benefits-acupuncture These included: 1. Head: 20 sessions within 4 weeks reduced the number of migraines 2. Mood: Weekly sessions treated depression within 3 months 3. Nose: 12 sessions reduced...
We are truly in extraordinary times. Maintaining our health and strengthening our immune system has never been more important. Our immune system is always working to protect our bodies. However, at times it can be overwhelmed. Never has it been so crucial to educate and empower ourselves to advocate for...
Winter is about self-reflection. It is time to gather and restore energy. Staying healthy in Winter (even Southern California winters) requires changes in behavior and is informed by Chinese Medicine practices in place for centuries. As I grew up in Taiwan which is deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese culture, there...
Although the risk of disease and physical ailments clearly increase as we age, poor health is not an inevitable consequence. Many of the illnesses and health issues are avoidable through preventive measures. These include practicing a healthy lifestyle (regular physical activity, healthy eating, adequate sleep, stress management) and the use...
This is an excerpt from a News Medical article sponsored by NewMed on March 20, 2018. News Medical is a community of scientific, medical, and life sciences experts that produce and share the latest information, in a readable, understandable way. NewMed is a medical device company dedicated to improving the quality of life....
Typically lasting 5-10 years, the menopausal transition is associated with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disorders, mood swings and depression. As these symptoms often hinder a woman from successful functioning in everyday life, conventional therapies, especially hormone therapy are commonly prescribed to diminish symptoms. Many women, however,...