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...
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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...
Apr 13, 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 after...
Apr 13, 2021
Acupressure Home Therapy for Cancer Care
Acupressure is an easy-to-use home therapy based on the traditional Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. When performing...
Apr 13, 2021
Food as Medicine: Ginger
If cooking isn't your thing, rest assured that not all medicinal foods need to be cooked to reap the benefits. Sometimes blending them...
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