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You’ve had symptoms that haven’t cleared up with traditional medicine. You’ve heard about acupuncture but have never tried it. Does it really work? It’s time to separate the myths from the facts about this form of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Donghwan Lee, board-certified acupuncturist with DH Acupuncture in New York,...
If you’re going through fertility treatment and are at the point of turning to IVF, it’s an anxious time in your life. You’ve had trouble conceiving, and you’re ready to take a big step in your quest to have a biological child. You’re likely researching factors that could help increase...
If you have chronic pain that hasn’t been relieved by traditional medicine, you may be considering acupuncture. Although doctors practicing Western medicine used to look askance at acupuncture, studies in the past two decades have helped acupuncture move from a nontraditional to a complimentary or standard course of treatment for...
Has your sex life lost its spark? Losing interest in sex isn’t unusual. More than 40% of women in the US report a low sex drive. Life’s demands get in the way. Perhaps you’re a busy mother carpooling your children. Maybe you’re in menopause, and your hormones are out of...
Your hormones control many functions in your body, from your metabolism and your sleep cycle to your reproductive and sexual function. In women, certain hormones fluctuate wildly at key points in their lives. When hormones are out of balance, you’re likely to suffer a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. If your...
Low back pain is a ubiquitous ailment affecting more than 80% of people around the world. If you have chronic or acute back pain that hasn’t resolved with injections, physical therapy, or medications, you may benefit from acupuncture. Western medicine is incorporating acupuncture into a suite of treatments for back pain. Dr....
Frequent headaches can be disabling, especially if they’re migraine headaches. It’s well known that headaches can result from stress, but what kind of stress? Migraines are sometimes linked to mental health issues. Migraine sufferers report more instances of anxiety and depression than those who don’t have them. If you’ve tried...
Do you have a hard time remembering whether you went to the store yesterday or the day before? Perhaps you climb the stairs numerous times a day to try to find the eyeglasses you laid down somewhere. It may be difficult to concentrate on a work task. You’ve heard the...
If you’re suffering from depression and/or anxiety, the two most common mood disorders, you’re seeking relief from psychological pain. If you have one of these conditions, you’re more than likely to be dealing with both of them. Researchers estimate that more than half of those with anxiety also experience depression...
You’ve had trouble sleeping. It’s starting to affect your daily life. Untreated insomnia can lead to poor psychological and physical health. In addition to the inability to focus on tasks, you’re always fatigued. It’s hard to get through the day. You may worry during the day about being able to...
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’re seeking relief from its troublesome and embarrassing symptoms. You may experience diarrhea and/or constipation, painful abdominal cramps, gas, and bloating that make your stomach feel uncomfortable most of the time. You may suddenly need to run to find a bathroom when you’re...
Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes the dreaded allergy season. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how frustrating and difficult it can be to constantly sneeze, cough, and feel like your sinuses are completely blocked. Many individuals turn to over-the-counter medications to find relief, but...
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and extended stay-at-home orders are impacting our daily life. Fear about a disease and feeling of out of control can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Especially for people with pre-existing anxiety disorder, the current situation can be much...
Allergic rhinitis can be caused by three factors: 1. Sensitive constitution. People have sensitive constitution are more sensitive to weather changes or food than others. From TCM’s point of view, sensitive constitution is caused by “heat in liver merdian”. When have “heat in liver merdian”, people will experience itchy eyes,...
According to studies, around 80 percent of women go through menopause and over 40 percent find their symptoms serious enough to seek for help from specialists. Going through menopause, women may experience hot flashes, sweats, insomnia, tiredness, mood swings or joint stiffness. In worst cases, menopause may develop to high...