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What is Cervical Dystonia? Cervical dystonia (CD), also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions in the neck, leading to abnormal head postures and painful spasms. People with cervical dystonia often experience their head tilting to one side, twisting, or turning in unnatural directions, which can cause significant discomfort, limited neck mobility, and pain. The exact cause of cervical dystonia remains unclear, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the brain’s motor control regions, particularly the basal ganglia. While Western medicine often focuses on symptom management through medication, botulinum toxin injections, and physical therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach that seeks to restore balance to the body’s energy (Qi), alleviate symptoms, and improve overall health. Let’s   explore how TCM can help manage cervical dystonia through acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, he...

Are sleepless nights taking a toll on your health and well-being? Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine/TCM offer effective, natural remedies to improve sleep quality and treat insomnia without relying on medication.  Understanding the TCM approach to Insomnia In TCM, insomnia is viewed as a result of internal imbalances. This holistic persecctive allows practitioners to address the root causes, which often include: 1. Excessive Stagnation Stress, emotional overload, poor dietary habits, or an imbalanced lifestyle can lead to stagnation of Qi/vital energy, heat, or damp/phlegm. This bloackage disrupts sleep and is commonly associated with the Liver and Stomach in TCM.  2. Deficiency States Deficiencies in Qi, Yin, or specific organ functions, such as the Heart, can make falling or staying asleep difficult. Symptoms may include vivid dreams, restlessness, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc.  TCM-based Tips for Better Sleep  Adopting these natural practices can impr...

  The Glabella area is regarded as a passage of luck in traditional physiognomy. Therefore, it is considered positive when the Glabella region is brightening and relaxing.  For frowned Glabella, expressive tendencies are like slamming the door shut on the flow of positive energy.  At the heart of the Glabella area is Yin Tang, a significant acupuncture point. Needling Yin Tang is used to alleviate emotional turmoil, anxiety, insomnia, and others associated with emotional stability by calming the spirit. In addition, it is attributed to teh location of the upper Dantian in Qi Gong tradition as well as the third eye in traditional cultures.  The recurrent expressive movements of the local muscles in response to the emotional stressors and aging skin result in the Glabella lines. Enhancing the Glabella expression transforms the facial image that boosts your self-confidence. Before the lines dont get longer and deeper, treatment is preferable. Make an appoint with Naum A...