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Acupressure points for period cramps
Four acupressure points you can press yourself for period cramps, how long to hold them, why heat helps, and the red flags that mean you should see a provider.
The why behind the what
Short, plain-English pieces on what acupuncturists do, what the tools are for, and how to get more out of self-care at home.
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How to gua sha your own neck and shoulders
Step-by-step body gua sha for a stiff neck and tight shoulders: where to scrape, which direction, how hard, what the redness means and how often to do it.
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How to use ear seeds: placement, pressing and how long to leave them
Ear seeds explained by a licensed acupuncturist: what they are, where the common calming points are, how to press them, and how long to wear them safely.
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What is moxibustion, and what does it feel like?
Moxibustion explained by a licensed acupuncturist: what mugwort is, the kinds of moxa used in clinic, what it feels like, and what the evidence does and does not say.
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Three acupressure points for a tension headache, and how to press them
The points I teach patients for a tight, band-around-the-head headache, with plain instructions and the mistakes that make acupressure feel like it does nothing.
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Acupressure points for a racing mind at bedtime
Four calming points you can press in bed, taught the way I teach them to patients who lie awake thinking.
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Cupping marks explained: what the colors mean and what they don't
Why cupping leaves circles, what darker and lighter marks tell a practitioner, how long they last, and why 'toxins' is the wrong word.
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What actually happens at your first acupuncture appointment
A licensed acupuncturist walks through the intake, the needles, what it feels like, and what to do afterward, so the first visit is not a mystery.