by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Sep 12, 2023 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture Articles, Dry Needling
Phillip the Man The man who would not stop. Phillip is an interesting father of 2 young kids, divorced, and in his mid-forties. He is extremely active, with a long history of soccer and softball, that in his later years has morphed into a strict regimen of classic...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Mar 2, 2023 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture Articles, Woman's Health
Acupuncture for Cervical Ripening Acupuncture for Cervical Ripening is very similar to how we use acupuncture to induce labor. The difference is in our point selection, focusing more specifically on points that “move the Qi” through the midline of the...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Jan 25, 2023 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture Articles, Woman's Health
Acupuncture for Postpartum Depression with Anxiety: A Case Study Acupuncture for postpartum depression, when coupled with Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment, and Somatic Mindfulness, is a very effective treatment for postpartum depression. What...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Jul 9, 2022 | Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbs for Back Pain and Sciatica–Shu Jin 2 My favorite Chinese Herbs for Back Pain and Sciatica is a formula called Shu Jin 2. I also use Shu Jin 2 for bulging and herniated discs, stenosis, and piriformis syndromes. While my primary...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Sep 29, 2021 | Acupuncture, Dry Needling
Is there a difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture? Dry Needling: The fundamental difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture is that Dry Needling uses needles to deactivate painful trigger points. Trigger points are painful areas of specialized...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Feb 26, 2021 | Acupuncture, Conditions Treated, Moxibustion and Cupping
Chinese and Japanese style moxabustion, or moxa, has may applications in Chinese Medicine. Its an integral part of any authentic acupuncture practice. Moxabustion involves warming the acupuncture area/point with the processed leaves of Artemesia Vulgaris, wild...