Acupuncture house calls this winter
Cold weather, crowded subways, morning sickness… the reasons are endless. We get it. Sometimes you just don’t want to leave the house! So this winter, Acupuncture RemediesTM are trialling a new house call service. Call (212) 991-8680 or email info@aprpc.com to book your home acupuncture treatment today! * Limited to Manhattan residences. 98th St – […]
What Is Distal Acupuncture Treatment?
Or more commonly, why did you put a needle in my hand to treat my knee pain? * this is an excerpt from our Acupuncturist Ira Wahrman’s new blog When most patients come in to see us for an acupuncture session to treat their pain condition they are often surprised to find that I usually do […]
Balancing an overstimulated nervous system.
The physical and mental relaxation benefits of soaking your feet before bed. Too much sensory stimulation through technology and our fast pace of living tends to over work the nervous system. The most obvious symptoms of an overstimulated nervous system are insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, shallow sleep, stress, headaches, nervousness, poor circulation to the extremities, constipation and fatigue. […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a genetically linked hormonal imbalance that affects 7% of women of reproductive age. It is the most common hormonal disorder among all women. During PCOS the body is ineffective in processing insulin and regulating glucose (sugar) in the blood. Therefore, many of the symptoms of PCOS take on the same characteristics as Diabetes. […]
Treat spring allergies naturally
Spring. A bittersweet welcome to warmer weather in New York this year. Many of our patients visit return for a short course of treatment to manage seasonal allergies. Now is where the discomfort really starts to settle in. During spring and summer, allergies are generally induced by wind-born tree, grass, or weed pollen, and can […]
The power of positive thinking.
Resolutions gone astray… Remember those New Year resolutions you made for yourself at the beginning of 2014? Maybe it was to lose the 10lbs you put on over the holidays, or the 20 you’ve been carrying around like dead weight for the last 6 years. Perhaps it was the promise to exercise more regularly, or to […]
Fertility massages for women
TuiNa is effective for treating women’s internal health imbalances TuiNa is a form of Chinese massage that has been practiced for over 2000 years in China. Many people think that massage is only helpful for pain or alleviating stress and tension, but this could not be further from the truth. TuiNa is extremely helpful for internal medical complaints […]
Snow shoveling injury? You’re not alone.
Almost 12,000 people are treated for snow shoveling injuries each year. In 2011 the American Journal of Emergency Medicine reported that U.S. hospitals treat on average 11,500 injuries and medical emergencies a year related to shoveling snow. While we’re experiencing storm after icy storm this winter in the north east region, no doubt there […]
Attention breastfeeding mamas! There’s an IRS tax break for you.
(Image thank you – Maja on Flickr) Modernmom.com has reported that a new tax break has been made available to nursing moms. Did you know that you can now claim the cost of breast pumps and other nursing supplies? The IRS now deems expenses paid for breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are deductible […]
Wash your feet for a good night’s sleep
In Chinese medicine the feet are viewed as the roots of the body. The energy in the lower half of the body should be warm and dense while the the upper body should be cool and clear. Chinese people are very protective of their feet. They pay very close attention to keep their feet covered and warm. […]