Good Hearth Eastern Medical Arts

11/17/2025

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11/14/2025

Here are some great points to use to support your health between appts!

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11/12/2025

Coco is a very special person and we are lucky to have her!?! Looking forward to attending her student clinic next year!

11/11/2025

ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE VS ACUPUNCTURE

WHEN SHOULD I GO SEE A "REAL" DOCTOR!?!

Allopathic medicine (conventional Western medicine) and acupuncture (a holistic branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine) both aim to relieve symptoms and promote healing, but they differ significantly in how they approach the body — and in the types and frequency of side effects they may cause.
Allopathic Medical Treatments

Allopathic treatments often rely on pharmaceuticals or surgical interventions to target specific symptoms or conditions. These methods can be highly effective, especially for acute or emergency situations. However, because medications and procedures can alter biochemical processes or tissue structures, side effects are relatively common.

Allopathic Medicine is best for treating: Acute conditions, infections, and emergencies.

Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture uses hair-thin needles inserted into specific points to restore energetic balance and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Because it works by stimulating the body rather than introducing external chemicals, side effects are generally mild and short-lived.

Acupuncture is most widely recognized for its effectiveness in relieving pain, but is also extremely successful in benefiting emotional health, balancing hormones, and treating digestive issues, as well as supporting immune function and neurological disorders.

Takeaway:
Allopathic medicine and acupuncture can complement each other beautifully. Western medicine excels in crisis and disease management, while acupuncture supports long-term wellness, stress reduction, and the body’s natural capacity to heal — usually with minimal side effects.

***Super cool art by: CATRIN WELZ-STEIN

11/07/2025

Fall is a great time to support respiratory imbalances!

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PAIN & INJURY patients are required to fill out the Pain & Injury Form. The Chinese Medical form is optional, but you may find it interesting!

11/05/2025

I think we are alllll feeling pretty draineeddddd this election season, we deserve a little treat.

Here’s how acupuncture can help:

🌿 1. Regulates the Stress Response
Acupuncture modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which governs your body’s stress hormones (like cortisol).
Studies show acupuncture can reduce elevated cortisol and help normalize its rhythm, leading to more balanced energy levels throughout the day.
🧘‍♀️ 2. Calms the Nervous System
Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system, which helps counter chronic fight-or-flight activation.
This promotes relaxation, lowers anxiety, and improves sleep — all essential for adrenal recovery.
💓 3. Improves Energy and Mood
By enhancing circulation and Qi flow, acupuncture can help lift fatigue and mental fog.
Points that tonify the Kidneys, Spleen, and Heart are often used to restore vitality, emotional stability, and motivation.
🌙 4. Supports Better Sleep and Recovery
Many patients report deeper, more restful sleep after a few sessions, which is crucial for hormonal repair and overall energy balance.
🍃 5. Balances Hormones
Acupuncture can influence the endocrine system, improving balance in cortisol, DHEA, and thyroid hormones — all interconnected in stress and fatigue syndromes.
🌸 6. Reduces Inflammation and Supports Immunity
Chronic stress can suppress the immune system; acupuncture helps modulate immune activity and reduce systemic inflammation, aiding resilience and recovery.

11/04/2025

Go cast your ballot for democracy while you still can!!

11/01/2025

Did you know that acupuncture has been shown, in multiple studies, to help ease anxiety and promote a greater sense of calm?
Research shows that regular acupuncture sessions can make a meaningful difference in anxiety levels.
Large studies comparing acupuncture to standard care found moderate improvements in anxiety symptoms within a few weeks of consistent treatment.
Scientists believe this response is due to the treatments ability to balance key calming neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which supports the body's natural ability to restore harmony.
Another great benefit is that acupuncture has few side effects and can be safely combined with other approaches to wellness and medical treatments.

10/30/2025

I think many of us are feeling draiiinnnnedddd this election season...

Here’s how acupuncture can help:

🌿 1. Regulates the Stress Response
Acupuncture modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which governs your body’s stress hormones (like cortisol).
Studies show acupuncture can reduce elevated cortisol and help normalize its rhythm, leading to more balanced energy levels throughout the day.
🧘‍♀️ 2. Calms the Nervous System
Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system, which helps counter chronic fight-or-flight activation.
This promotes relaxation, lowers anxiety, and improves sleep — all essential for adrenal recovery.
💓 3. Improves Energy and Mood
By enhancing circulation and Qi flow, acupuncture can help lift fatigue and mental fog.
Points that tonify the Kidneys, Spleen, and Heart are often used to restore vitality, emotional stability, and motivation.
🌙 4. Supports Better Sleep and Recovery
Many patients report deeper, more restful sleep after a few sessions, which is crucial for hormonal repair and overall energy balance.
🍃 5. Balances Hormones
Acupuncture can influence the endocrine system, improving balance in cortisol, DHEA, and thyroid hormones — all interconnected in stress and fatigue syndromes.
🌸 6. Reduces Inflammation and Supports Immunity
Chronic stress can suppress the immune system; acupuncture helps modulate immune activity and reduce systemic inflammation, aiding resilience and recovery.

10/29/2025

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE VS ACUPUNCTURE

ALLOPATHIC
Common side effects include:
Digestive upset (nausea, diarrhea, constipation)
Fatigue or drowsiness
Dizziness or headaches
Allergic reactions or skin rashes
Long-term risks such as liver or kidney strain from chronic medication use
In rare cases, complications from procedures or surgery

ACUPUNCTURE
Common (and typically mild) side effects include:
Temporary soreness, redness, or bruising at needle sites
Brief lightheadedness or fatigue after treatment
Slight emotional release or increased relaxation

Serious side effects are extremely rare when performed by a licensed acupuncturist using sterile, single-use needles.

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10/28/2025

Please someone try this and let us know if the "serpent force of the sun and moon energies" are "activated". HAHAHAH
I feeeeel like this exercise WILL work, but the languaging is silly... however, if you would like to defend it in the comments, please do!

10/26/2025

Which one resonate MOST with you!?!

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