Tuina acupressure massage now available
(source) Acupuncture Remedies™ is delighted to announce that appointments are now available with Ira Wahrman for Tuina acupressure massages. Tuina maneuvers the same meridians as acupuncture but instead of using needles to stimulate them, the practitioner uses his or her hands. When most people think of massage they think of a healing modality that helps […]
Let’s talk about Qi
(source) Let’s talk about Qi; Understanding what it is, what to expect, and how it affects you. Most patients seeking out acupuncture have heard 2 things; that there are needles involved, and some sort of concept called Qi (pronounced “Chee”). Needles are pretty concrete, but the concept of Qi and what to expect from it can be nebulous at best. Patients […]
Small Business Saturday
Iris, Kim and Ira would like to thank all of our current (and future) patients for supporting our small business. Manhattan can be tough on small businesses, but with your support we continue to grow and every year we treat more patients. So to thank you for your support we would like to give […]
How many acupuncture treatments does it take?
(source) Patients always ask this question “How often should I come for treatment?” – Acupuncturist Ira Wahrman answers your questions about acupuncture ‘dosage’. How many treatments will I need? It depends on your personal situation. Acupuncture is no different from any other form of medical intervention. When you take prescription medication the dosage is listed on the bottle. […]
4 Myths About Acupuncture
Here are four common myths about acupuncture and the facts behind them: Myth 1: Acupuncture is ancient folk medicine; no legitimate healthcare professional would recommend it Acupuncture is a treatment option currently recommended by many medical institutions. Many clinical research trials on acupuncture are funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Both the NIH […]
Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture
(source) Halloween is over and Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are just around the corner. Are you allowing yourself to indulge your sweet tooth a little? We are. But have you ever considered how sugar interacts with your body and what this means to you, beyond the basic energy spike? November is American Diabetes Month and it’s a […]
Acupuncture Socks!
When I was in acupuncture school years ago, my fellow students and I always lamented the fact that there were no acupuncture costumes available to purchase. Specifically, we wanted a bodysuit with all the acupuncture meridians and points on it, so we would look like the model in the charts you see hanging up in every acupuncturist’s office. […]
I’m here for back pain, but I think I have a cold…can you do anything for that?
Is it a cold? Do you suffer from chronic allergies? Or is this the first time you have ever been affected by them? You might be the guy (or gal) who never had a problem before, but in the last few months you’ve noticed a distinct difference in how you’ve been feeling. It might be just a consistent […]
The importance of sleep and digestion
From a Chinese Medicine point of view sleep and digestion are the most important things in regards to your health. A good nights sleep and smooth digestion can help your body not only stay strong and but also give you the strength to fight off disease. A good night’s sleep allows your body […]
Postpartum thyroiditis.. aka “the baby blahs”
Fatigue, anxiousness, weight gain… just some of the perks of becoming a new mom, right? Much has been said about postpartum blues, but have you ever thought you just had a case of the baby blahs? From the beginning of your pregnancy right through to when you wean off breastfeeding, you are on one crazy […]