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Feb 14, 2022

Food as Medicine: Ginger and Green Tea

There's nothing quite like a warm comforting beverage on a cold day. This tea latte made with ginger and green tea will not only warm you...

Jan 19, 2022

Food as Medicine: Steamed Orange for Cough

If you find yourself experiencing a phlegmy cough, this comforting dish has been used for hundreds of years to dissolve phlegm and...

Jan 19, 2022

Acupuncture and COVID-19 Recovery

Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of those who have contracted COVID-19 are still not fully recovered. Even if they are...

Dec 11, 2021

Inclement Weather: Cancellation Policy

With the first mention of 'flurries' and 'snow' in the forecast, there's no time like now to share our inclement weather policies: Snow...

Nov 29, 2021

Acupuncture for Inflammation

A recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School has shown that acupuncture treats inflammation. The study pinpointed the underlying...

Nov 29, 2021

Food as Medicine: Garlic

Garlic is rich in the compound allicin which gives it many therapeutic properties. Research has shown that garlic has antibacterial and...

Nov 19, 2021

New Practice Hours: Earlier Times!

For our patients who are interested in scheduling their acupuncture treatments earlier in the day, we are excited to announce our new...

Oct 18, 2021

Cupping for Pain

Cupping therapy is a method used to enhance blood circulation, improve pain control, and remove toxins and waste from the body. Cupping...

Sep 24, 2021

Food as Medicine: Chives

Chives are a great source of antioxidants and nutrients. Studies have shown that chives have anticancer properties, can help with sleep...

Aug 27, 2021

Food as Medicine: Chia & Black Sesame

Chia seeds and black sesame seeds are excellent sources of nutrition and may be combined in delicious recipes. Chia seeds are not only an...

Aug 27, 2021

Acupuncture and Ma Zi Ren Wan for Constipation

Constipation is a common bowel disorder that affects many people around the world and can impact one’s quality of life. Acupuncture is an...

Aug 7, 2021

Acupuncture for Allergic Asthma

Acupuncture is known as an effective treatment for alleviating allergic asthma symptoms. In a randomized 2017 controlled trial, 184...

Jul 29, 2021

Food as Medicine: Green Tea Eggs and Green Tea Leaf Salad

Green tea can promote health and wellness through its antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea is beneficial...

Jul 12, 2021

Food as Medicine: Mung Bean Sprouts

Mung bean and mung bean sprouts are widely consumed around the world. Mung bean sprouts are known for their detoxification properties and...

Jul 8, 2021

Appointment to the State Board of Acupuncture

We are pleased to announce that on July 1st, 2021, Dr. Christina Tian was appointed by the Honorable Lawrence J. Hogan, JR., Governor of...

Jun 29, 2021

Acupuncture Alleviates Chronic Cancer Pain

Acupuncture is used to alleviate a variety of symptoms and conditions related to cancer as well as side-effects from cancer treatment. A...

Jun 15, 2021

Free Parking

For our patients who are able to walk a block to our office, there is free parking across the street at Walter Johnson High School...

Jun 15, 2021

Food as Medicine: Kombu Seaweed Salad

Kombu is an edible kelp or seaweed that is mainly consumed in East Asia. Kombu is a great source of iodine and also contains a variety of...

Jun 15, 2021

Acupuncture for Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are a common symptom. Acupuncture is an effective therapy for treating hot flashes for postmenopausal women as well as cancer...

May 1, 2021

Food as Medicine: Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is a vegetable used in traditional Asian cuisine. It is easily grown in the Greater DC area. It is an abundant source of...