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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ira’s visit to China
A message from our acupuncturist Ira Wahrman – I just got back from my six week trip to Beijing where I am a student of a senior doctor at Tong Ren Tang hospital. I was seeing around forty patients a day with my teacher and I learned a tremendous amount about treating very common ailments. […]