Category Thompson Family Acupuncture Clinic
7 Tips for Building Immunity Now
The air has turned just a little cooler, the leaves are beginning to turn golden, and although it is just the very start of Autumn, it is the perfect time to strengthen the immune system. 1. Increase Vitamin D Vitamin D has been in the spotlight recently for its immediate effect on the immune system. […]
Spleen Rehab
With every passing year, there is more scientific literature on the connection between the gut and seemingly unrelated organ systems. There’s the gut-brain connection, the gut-pain connection, and the relationship between immunity and gut health. For example, did you know the majority of serotonin (the “feel good” chemical) production comes from your gut? What that […]
Do You Love Acupuncture? Please Take A Moment To Tell The FDA.
Has acupuncture ever helped you with pain? Has acupuncture ever helped someone you love with pain? Right now the FDA is accepting comments from the public who have had experience with acupuncture in pain management and the implications could be wide-spread policy change. Let’s flood their comment pole with true testaments about how acupuncture has […]
Healthy Roadtrippin’
It’s August, and you may be trying to squeeze in a few more adventures before the bells toll for the start of school, and a more structured routine arises for you and your family. Or you may just be trying to escape to cleaner air and more cooling waters! Either way, this time of year […]
Building Yang in Summer
In modern times, most people are expending more energy than they are cultivating. Whether you are a “type A” personality, or not, the culture of America is often one that celebrates achievement, corporate ladder climbing, material accumulation and status. This constant “pushing” of energy depletes our Kidney system, the savings bank of our body. […]
Celebrating Vegetables
Summer’s finally here! The season of bounty and abundance, especially in regards to vegetables. Each week, the tables at the farmer’s market are expanding with bounty. It’s naturally a time to celebrate fresh, local produce. Here are some recipes if you need inspiration. Zucchini & Cherry Tomato Tango 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 […]
The Mystery of Blood Deficiency
Blood deficiency is a common pattern that underlies many ailments in Chinese Medicine. It can be a key factor in resolving chronic pain issues, insomnia, anxiety or depression. It can also be an important factor in many other ailments such as constipation, menstrual irregularities, headaches, migraines or forgetfulness. Nourishing the blood to treat these ailments […]
Core Competency for Back Health
Low back pain is one of the most frequent ailments that comes through the door at Thompson Family Acupuncture clinic. We treat low back pain from various etiologies: old sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, to over-use from labor jobs and under-use from desk jobs. Regardless of what brings on the back pain, core strength and […]
Three Treatments To Treat Seasonal Allergies
Many of our patients are coming in noticing that airborne allergens are particularly strong this year. If you are noticing strong allergy symptoms or first time seasonal allergy symptoms and have not tried acupuncture for them, now is the time to start. In East Asian medicine, there are three excellent treatment modalities to help you minimize […]
The Names of Acupuncture Points
As an acupuncturist, I often hear a variant of the question: “Whoa! What does that point do?” This usually occurs when a point being needled elicits a unique or strong sensation or feeling. I often respond with a smile and tell the patient a little story. Story-telling has been used throughout human history as a […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 