Acupuncture is not just for Pain!!

Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years! While most people seek out

acupuncture for pain management, did you know that acupuncture is also great for…

-Boosting and balancing your bodies energies-

-Strengthening digestion

-Supporting lung health

-Settling an overactive mind

-Helping you get a good night's rest

These are just a few among MANY other incredible benefits. When was the last time

you came in to see us? If it’s been TOO long, give us a call, we want to get you TUNED

up this fall. If I’ve peaked your interest, ask me more about how #acupuncture

works!

As the months grow colder, it is important to have your energy aligned and

balanced. Here is a great point to incorporate into your fall season acupuncture

routine (or acupressure for #SelfCare).

Known as “Adjoining Valleys” Large Intestine 4 is often used to balance energies.

This powerful point is a part of clearing the system and replenishing Qi. Start by

turning your hand palm side down, now squeezing together the thumb and index

finger. From here you will be able to locate the fleshy mound between the two

fingers, and this is where LI4 can be found. Stimulating this point can be as simple

as using your thumb on your other hand.

This acupuncture point can be used to ease pain in the arm, shoulder and elbow.

Large Intestine 11 can also regulate the digestive system. Also good for sore throat,

toothache, redness and pain of the eye, urticaria, abdominal pain, vomiting,

diarrhea, heat-related diseases. This point can be found in the crease of the

below. To locate LI 11, begin by bending your elbow 90 degrees and place your

thumb on the outside (lateral aspect?) of the elbow and apply pressure

Lung 2, also known as “Gathering Clouds” is a very powerful point for subsiding the

symptoms of stress, bringing calm fresh energy back into the body. If you are looking

to embrace the balancing refreshing powers of LU 2, apply pressure to the depression

where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade. This point is also good for cough,

asthma, shoulder and arm, fullness and pain in the chest.

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