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Allergies and Acupuncture?
Ahhh, spring… The flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and the sun is shining. But for many allergy sufferers, springtime also brings sneezing fits, itchy eyes, sinus pressure, and headaches. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. While over-the-counter medications can offer short-term relief, they often come with side effects or wear off too [...]
Spring & the Wood Element During Times of Uncertainty
Spring is a season of emergence and transformation, a time when nature surges forward with energy that has been building beneath the surface all winter. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season aligns with the Wood element—symbolizing growth, creativity, and forward momentum—as well as the emotion of Anger and the sound of Shout. But as with any force of change, [...]
The Hidden Signs of Anti-Fat Bias in Healthcare
Weight stigma in healthcare isn’t always obvious. While blatant fatphobia—like a doctor openly blaming every symptom on body size—is easy to spot, weight bias often lurks in more subtle ways. These hidden signs of stigma can impact the quality of care patients receive, leading to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and, in many cases, avoidance of medical care altogether. So, how [...]
Community Acupuncture’s Roots in Black Activism and Healthcare
For most Menders, Community Acupuncture is an invitation to simply rest and restore – a chance to slow down, self-heal and be still. Sounds pretty radical, right? Actually, Community Acupuncture IS radical with roots in activism, true community healthcare, equitability and accessibility. It’s really medicine for the people, representing a connection and contract between Acupuncture and Communities. With Community [...]
Matters of the Heart
Have you ever been at the doctor’s office, received a high blood pressure reading, and asked yourself, ‘Well, now what?’ It might help to know that many cultures around the world have used their traditional knowledge to support heart health. One of those salves is a little powerful flower known as hibiscus. Here’s how several cultures refer to the [...]
“If acupuncture were a drug, we’d say the drug works.”
FIRST ACU SESSION: RESERVE HALF OFF Check your Insurance Benefits You didn’t plan for pain to slow you down. But lately, it’s been harder to move freely, focus clearly, or get a good night’s sleep. The aches linger, the tension builds, and even the smallest tasks take more effort than they should. You’ve tried to manage it: [...]