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Apr 26, 2023

Acupuncture & Photobiomodulation Therapy Treats Pain

Both acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy have been shown to be effective for alleviating pain and inflammation. At Bethesda...

Apr 26, 2023

Handcrafted Seasonal Medicinal Tea Blends

We have updated our seasonal tea blend! Our new selection of hand-blended teas contain organic ingredients: goji berry, long yan, rose,...

Apr 5, 2023

Acupuncture & Photobiomodulation Therapy for Fertility

We have been treating patients with Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) and have been seeing great results! Studies show that PBMT, also...

Mar 20, 2023

Acupuncture Treats Elbow Pain

Acupuncture has been widely used for relieving pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, such as elbow pain and tennis elbow (also...

Mar 9, 2023

Food as Medicine: Quick and Healthy Fuzzy Squash Soup

Fuzzy squash, also known as fuzzy melon or moqua, is a type of gourd that has a hairy skin and a mild flavor. This gourd has been widely...

Jan 25, 2023

Food as Medicine: Eight Treasure Soup

Enjoy this naturally sweetened, healthy and auspicious dish in the new year. This traditional dish is filled with Chinese herbs that help...

Jan 24, 2023

Acupuncture & Healthy Weight

Weight management is an important aspect of ongoing health and can help prevent the development of various diseases and conditions....

Dec 10, 2022

Acupuncture & Photobiomodulation Therapy

Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), LED or red light therapy, is coming to Bethesda...

Oct 17, 2022

Acupuncture Treats Neck Pain and Headache

A recent study found that electro warm stimulation acupuncture greatly improved symptoms for patients suffering from cervicogenic...

Sep 23, 2022

Acupuncture Treats Long COVID Syndrome

Post-COVID (or long COVID) syndrome affects about one-third of all COVID-19 patients. Ongoing long COVID studies show that acupuncture...

Aug 8, 2022

Food as Medicine: Perilla Leaves

Perilla leaf is used as a therapeutic food around the world. Not only is it delicious and aromatic, perilla is also recognized as an...

Aug 6, 2022

Acupuncture Treats Insomnia and Depression

Depressed mood, loss of interest, and reduced energy are all symptoms that characterize depressive disorders. The most prominent symptom...

Jul 22, 2022

Acupuncture for Tennis Elbow

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow become inflamed....

Jul 22, 2022

Food as Medicine: Spicy Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers are one of the most hydrating foods next to watermelon and lettuce. They provide antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and the...

Jun 13, 2022

Acupuncture Treats Menopause

While we often think of "hot flashes" when someone mentions menopause, individuals going through menopause experience a wide array of...

Apr 7, 2022

Food as Medicine: Goji Berries and Chrysanthemum Flowers

Many of us have seen dried goji berries in supermarkets and health food stores, but may not know how to use them other than just snacking...

Apr 1, 2022

Acupuncture Treats TMJ Pain

People sometimes talk about "having TMJ" when describing the pain experienced on the side of their jaw in front of their ears. In...

Mar 9, 2022

Food as Medicine: Lotus Root

Many of us have seen the iconic lotus root, the dainty silhouette makes it easily recognizable when sliced and added to a dish. What we...

Mar 1, 2022

Acupuncture Treats Acid Reflux

When we experience digestive or gastrointestinal discomfort, specifically acid reflux, often the first reaction is to reach for...

Feb 15, 2022

Acupuncture and Chronic Pelvic and Prostate Pain

Chronic prostatitis and related chronic pelvic pain conditions may be caused by a bacterial infection, inflammation from an injury or...