Staying Healthy in Winter

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Ask Mary Beth

Q. Does acupuncture hurt?
A. Many patients report that their experiences range from feeling almost nothing at all to a brief ache, or sensations of energetic activity near the needle. Many people who have been fearful of acupuncture also report being amazed and surprised by the pleasant experience of complete relaxation. The needles, being the width of a human hair, are the finest needles and only shallowly inserted into the body.

Seasonal Allergies

Prevention, prevention, prevention

Are acupuncture and Chinese herbals effective in addressing allergies? Absolutely! When your constitution is fortified, you are better suited to harmonize with the things that would normally be troublesome for you.

The key to health is paying attention to the seasons and the fluctuations of temperature and humidity that occur here in the Washington capital region. The Washington metropolitan area is blessed with one of the most beautiful springs anywhere on earth. However, with the advent of spring the preponderance of pollen also manifests, causing allergic reactions in a large percentage of the population. How do we deal with this effectively?

We pre-treat, we build a person’s constitution, and we strengthen the body’s ability to fend off the external pathogenic factors such as the intense seasonal pollen. We do this with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. In January and February before pollination, I work with patients in anticipation of the tremendous budding of the thousands of blooming and flowering trees in the national capital region. We prepare again in summer in anticipation of the fall allergies and ragweed season.

 

 

My dog received acupuncture before I did!

"I have to admit it. I took my dog for acupuncture before I was willing to receive acupuncture myself. My dog was arthritic and I had almost lost hope; it was heartbreaking to watch her struggle. With acupuncture she's springing around like her good old self. Now, I'm receiving treatment too."