Category Archives: Acupuncture

It’s a BIG weekend!

Posted on February 13, 2010 by eresko

So, here I sit, just spent another 10 hours in school knocking down midterms fighting off an inevitable headache, but I’m still at it! In case you didn’t already know, this weekend is kind of a big deal! For one … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Exercise & Lifestyle, Fun Facts, Reflections | Tagged acl injury, Acupuncture, Acupuncture Treatments, alternative medicine, athletic injury, chinese herbs, Chinese New Year, complementary medicine, Cupping, Freestyle Skiing, functional strength training, graham watanabe, gua sha, Health, injury prevention, jeret peterson, knee injury, mens moguls, post surgery treatment, ski, skiing, snowboarder cross, speedy peterson, Sports Medicine, TCM, traditional chinese medicine, Valentine's Day, Winter Olympic Games, Womens moguls, Year of the Tiger | Comments Off

Help Haiti Heal!

Posted on January 27, 2010 by eresko

On Wednesday February 3rd, Acupuncturists Without Borders will be sending a group of practitioners to the Dominican Republic! They will be there to help the victims of the recent earthquake, assist other health organizations, street clinics, The Dominican Republic … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Acupuncture Abroad | Tagged Acupuncture, Acupuncture Treatments, Acupuncturist's Without Borders, Alternative Healthcare, alternative medicine, Chinese Medicine, community acupuncture, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic Red Cross, Haiti, Haiti Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake, Health, Help Haiti Heal | Comments Off

A New Year, A New Light…

Posted on January 21, 2010 by eresko

In lieu of the New Year & our progress into a new age, there is a shift taking place. Not only in the way we percieve medicine, but in human compassion as a whole. This You-Tube video is a beautiful portrayal of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Chinese Calendar & Astrology, Exercise & Lifestyle, Fun Facts, Reflections | Tagged 2010, 2010 predictions, 2012, 2012 predictions, New Year, The Art of Racing in the Rain | Comments Off

Treating Menopausal Symptoms with Acupuncture vs. Pharmaceuticals

Posted on December 15, 2009 by eresko

Currently one of the prescribed treatment protocols for women going through Menopause is an Anti-Depressant such as Effexor. Research shows that the anti-depressant actually has the added benefit of treating hot flashes and night-sweats; which are common symptoms associated with … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Research, Topics in Health, Women's Health | Tagged Acupuncture, Alternative Healthcare, Anti-Depressants, Health, Hot Flashes, Menopause, Night Sweats, Women & Menopause, Women's Health | 1 Comment

Alternative Medical Therapy Works?!

Posted on December 3, 2009 by eresko

So I subscribe to a bunch of email list-serves and end up getting tons in my email inbox, tending to just pick some out at random and read them every once in a while. Today, I decided to read one … Continue reading →

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