These inconspicuous self-acupressure tools extend the effects of an acupuncture treatment for a variety of conditions for up to a week! Sometimes referred to as ear seeds because in ancient times, Vaccaria seeds were used, now most auricular acupressure tools are made...
Remember the sunscreen when you are out and about this summer! Here's why: Both age and environmental factors beyond our control are responsible for skin health-- yet damage from UV rays seems to be one of the most important influences. Luckily, research shows that...
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional. Life happens and we all get injured from time to time. If proper treatment is administered early on, say within a month or so from the injury, acute pain can often be mitigated before becoming chronic. While most soft tissue...
As the name implies, I founded Vivacity Acupuncture to help people live more vibrantly, whether that is through resolving nagging pain, maximizing sleep or optimizing digestion. I have come to realize over my years in practice that part of helping people live more...
A soft tissue injury is when trauma or overuse occurs to muscles, tendons (connecting muscle to bone) or ligaments (connecting bone to bone). Most are the result of a sudden unexpected or uncontrolled movement like a slip and fall, but they can also occur from...
Is the physical development and discipline required to produce art and cultural performances that different from what athletes do? My experience points to ‘no.’ We know unequivocally at this point that acupuncture helps athletes reach peak performance levels as part...
Ten years ago I started one of the most impactful journeys in my life by entering the field of acupuncture. Over the years practicing here in NYC, I've encountered some common myths about acupuncture in the U.S. that are worth clearing up. If one of these kept you or...
In follow-up to my previous post with tips for runners, let’s take a look at other athletes who achieve peak performance levels with acupuncture. The science behind the bulk of the benefits from sports acupuncture can be summed up in another previous post on what...
Following up on my previous post including ergonomic best practices, I want to start with discussing one of the more popular current workplace options-- the standing-sitting desk. Sitting/standing desks are all the rage now, and for a good reason. Sitting for no more...