YB Acupuncture Clinic

02/25/2026

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare and powerful event in the Chinese zodiac that occurs only once every 60 years. Starting on February 17, 2026, this year follows the more cautious Wood Snake and is characterized by intense, fast-paced, and transformative energy.

Key Characteristics & Energy

Intensity: The combination of the Horse (already a fiery animal) and the Fire element creates a "fire over fire" or "double fire" effect, amplifying traits like passion, ambition, and independence.

Rapid Change: Timelines are expected to compress, meaning stalled projects may suddenly accelerate and events will unfold quickly.

Cultural Significance: Historically, Fire Horse years are viewed as periods of significant social or political upheaval. The last Fire Horse year was 1966, which saw the beginning of China's Cultural Revolution.

Traditional Superstitions: In some East Asian cultures, particularly Japan, there is a long-standing (though widely dismissed as sexist) superstition that women born in this year have "too strong" a temperament.

09/22/2025

Wishing you and your family a sweet and healthy new year!

11/29/2024

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are closed for the weekend.

10/23/2024

As we welcome FALL.. it is the perfect time to start acupuncture treatments to treat SAD (seasonal affect disorder). Especially, when the daylight is getting shorter every day.

Acupuncture provides relief for depression and auricular acupuncture has been proven effective.

10/23/2024

"study provides detailed insights into how acupuncture can be implemented as a first-line therapy, particularly for patients unresponsive to conventional treatments like physical therapy or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [1]."

Shoulder pain relief with acupuncture is shown to achieve results via reduction of pro-inflammatory pathways.

08/07/2024

Remember in 2016 when Michael Phelps had cupping marks on his shoulders and back??

"Acupuncture, known for its ability to alleviate pain and promote healing, has become a favored tool among some of the most renowned athletes. From basketball courts to tennis courts, this therapy is proving to be a game-changer. "

Acupuncture has made a significant impact on the lives and careers of top sports figures.

08/07/2024

"Acute periarthritis of the shoulder, also known as shoulder periarthritis or adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammatory condition affecting the shoulder joint. This condition primarily involves the soft tissues surrounding the shoulder, including the tendons, ligaments, and joint capsule. It leads to pain and stiffness in the shoulder, often severely restricting the range of motion.
The combination of scalp acupuncture and electroacupuncture significantly improved pain levels, shoulder joint function, and reduced inflammation markers in patients. "

Acupuncture on the scalp combined with electroacupuncture has been shown to have a significant therapeutic effect on acute periarthritis of the shoulder.

01/31/2024

"The Year of the Dragon is celebrated on Chinese New Year day (February 10, 2024) and the element for 2024 is wood. The last wood dragon year was 1964. The dragon is the 5th animal of the Chinese zodiac system and its ruling hours are 7–9 am. People born at this time have the dragon as their ascendant sign. The dragon’s polarity is yang, its season is spring, the direction is east-southeast, and the stem is positive."

The year of the wood dragon is 2024.

01/31/2024

Got Gout?
"Acupuncture treatment assists patients in alleviating pain and actively dealing with accumulated uric acid." Read more about it in the article!

Gout relief with acupuncture is documented in recent investigations.

01/31/2024

"Acupuncture promotes health in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Researchers determined that acupuncture significantly increases positive patient outcomes for postmenopausal patients taking calcium supplementation. Acupuncture increases bone density, reduces pain levels, and improves FSH, LH, E2, IGF-1, TNF-α, and IL-6 blood levels."

Acupuncture plus calcium supplementation results show additive effect for osteoporosis results.

01/16/2024

12/13/2023

"Acupuncture is effective for treating post-stroke hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP). One type of electroacupuncture was discovered to have optimal outcomes. Researchers from the first affiliated hospital of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine conducted a clinical trial using a sample of 105 cases to compare the efficacy of electroacupuncture at various frequencies and wave types."

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