Natural Remedies for Spring Allergy Relief
Allergy season has arrived in Portland - along with itchy eyes, congestion, headaches and more. While prescription and over the counter medications can help, many come with unwanted side effects like dry mouth and drowsiness. Also, as many allergy sufferers can attest to, oftentimes medications alone don’t fully solve the symptoms. That is where natural remedies can come be utilized, as either a complementary therapy or primary therapy depending on the individual.
Acupuncture for Runners
Fall running season is well underway and many Portlanders are training for a race or getting out for longer runs to enjoy the crisp sunny weather. We treat a lot of runners in the clinic and find acupuncture to be helpful for treating and avoiding common running injuries. If you are a runner and are curious about how to incorporate acupuncture into your training routine, keep reading.
Self Care Tips for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work in the United States. Whether acute or chronic, low back pain gets in the way of your ability to be as active and productive as you want to be. Here are some self-care strategies from a Chinese medicine perspective that you can integrate into your daily routine.
Ease the Symptoms of Insomnia with Acupuncture
A 2004 study published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry Clinical Neuroscience explored the relationship between acupuncture to insomnia and anxiety. After participating in a five-week acupuncture treatment, participants in the study had an increase in the amount of melatonin in their bodies. Melatonin is a sleep hormone that helps trigger the onset of sleep and keeps you stay asleep through the night. Participants in the study slept longer and woke less often during the night.
