Beachside Community Acupuncture

12/15/2025

Beachside will be closed from Monday, December 22nd, through Thursday, December 25th.

We are seeing patients during our normal hours all this week - and still have available appointments! - if you'd like to fit in some acupuncture before Christmas. (We'll also be here on Friday, December 26th, if you need help recovering...)

Happy holidays 🎄

12/10/2025

Xenoestrogens - a class of chemicals called endocrine disrupters - can have harmful effects on the body. Research shows they can:

😮 Impair thyroid function

😯 Cause reproductive issues

😲 Decrease fertility

😱 Contribute to certain types of cancer

Learn where they hide and how to reduce exposure to them in our latest blog post.

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-xenoestrogens/

Xenoestrogens seem to be in everything and can negatively hormonal balance and overall health. Avoiding them may seem like a lot of work but it is well worth it!

12/05/2025

Modern tech is truly amazing, making advancements across all industries, including medicine. However, for all the benefits technology offers, it can have a negative impact on health when used improperly.

Our latest (re)blog discusses the theories about EMFs and the concrete ways tech can influence health.

It's not all doom and gloom, though! The blog also covers how to develop healthy device habits 📱

Read the full post on our site and start making simple changes to reduce your exposure!

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-technology/

In our modern society, we rely on technology for almost everything, and there's nothing inherently wrong with that. However, technology can also negatively affect health when used inappropriately. Let's discuss the distinction in this blog post.

11/26/2025

Daily gratitude practices have been shown to instill optimism, but this Thanksgiving, challenge yourself to take an additional step to acknowledge the blessings in your life.

Grab a piece of paper and on each line write out numbers 1-20 (or higher!). Then fill the blanks with what you're thankful for 🙏🏼

Be specific so that instead of something like:

1. Family
2. Health
3. A new day

You have:

1. The way your spouse can make you laugh when you're feeling down
2. The energy you feel after a walk around your neighborhood
3. The smell of fresh coffee in the morning

It may be hard to think of 20+ things at first, but if you let your mind go into a free flow state (like in journaling), it will go into a mode of looking for even the tiniest of positives and maybe even bring up happy trivialities that you hadn't really noticed before.

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Beachside 🦃

11/20/2025

Thanksgiving is only one week away!!!

We will be closed next Thursday and Friday but will be open during our usual hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

There are still plenty of appointments available if you'd like to schedule some relaxation before the cooking marathon begins.

Happy holidays 🦃

11/18/2025

Our McKinney Podcast interview was tons of fun, and it's available on almost every podcast app! (You can also find it on YouTube if you're not usually into podcasts, or listen by clicking the link below.)

In it we discussed a wide range of topics like...

-How acupuncture works
-The differences between holistic and allopathic medicines
-Life in McKinney, Texas
-The ups and downs of running a business

We look forward to hearing what you think :)

McKinney Podcast is an independent insurance agency located in McKinney, Texas . Request a quote from our friendly staff today!

11/14/2025

Some food labeling is hardly regulated - e.g. "natural" doesn't mean much - but companies have to go through a certification process to be able to claim that their products are organic.

Organic farming equals no imbalances in the environment due to synthetic chemicals and genetic engineering. It gets back to the basics: Keep soil thriving for healthy, nutrient-rich plants now and for future generations 🌎

Obviously whatever happens to the environment will also affect humankind, but on a more personal level, choosing organic will save people from a lot of health "maybes".

Read our full blog post for more information 🍎

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-organic/

Organic foods, beverages, and products have become more popular the past few years, but what sets them apart?

11/11/2025

Thank you to those who have served in the armed forces. We wish you health and happiness this Veterans Day 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue reflects underlying imbalances in the body, generally in a more long-term way than pulse diagnosis.

While some characteristics of the tongue body and coating can be affected by what a person did that day - e.g. coffee and colored candies can stain the tongue - but observing the same ones over time indicates true disharmonies.

Our latest blog post covers each aspect in more detail 😛

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-tongue/

Licensed Acupuncturists use tongue diagnosis to learn more about how the body is balanced. If you've ever wondered what they're looking for when they have you stick out your tongue, read on!

11/05/2025

The tongue shows long-term imbalances in the body, and even a quick glance can give you information about your health!

For example, is its color...
🔥 Red? Probably a Heat condition
🧊 Pale? Cold condition or Blood deficiency
🛑 Dark or purple? Stagnation (e.g. things are moving well)

Follow us to catch our blog post on tongue diagnosis, which will cover the other things Licensed Acupuncturists consider when looking at their patients' tongues 😛

10/31/2025

Chemicals are added to personal care products, cleaners, and other daily staples for a variety of reasons.

Usually these chemicals are in such small doses that the FDA and EPA say their negative effects on the body are negligible. However their combined, cumulative effect is overlooked in research.

Luckily larger companies have noticed the higher demand for products containing fewer synthetic chemicals and more natural ingredients, so finding healthier options is easier than it used to be.

Our latest blog post discusses the importance of avoiding toxins and how to start decreasing your toxic burden:

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-chemical-free/

Carcinogenic chemicals are in many of the products we use every day. What can you do to decrease your exposure?

10/28/2025

Everything that you inhale, ingest, and apply to your skin gets absorbed by your body, for good or for bad!

Unfortunately many of the products that are sold in America contain chemicals that are known to be toxic to health, like carcinogens, allergens, and hormone disruptors. Clean options are becoming more widely available, though, as consumer demand for them rises 😃 It takes a little extra work to read labels and soft through what's green washing and what's legitimate, but your body will thank you for taking the time to make a healthier choice.

Our next blog post will be all about the benefits of chemical-free living and tips to start transitioning to more natural products. Follow us so you don't miss it ✔️