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Jun 12, 2020

Cucumber

Cucumber has been long used in traditional medicine for its health benefits. Cucumber has potential antioxidant, antidiabetic, and lipid low

Jun 12, 2020

Acupuncture Effective for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common and debilitating long-term adverse effects of chemotherapy. The symptom

Jun 5, 2020

Acupuncture Effective for Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns. Clinical research studies render acupuncture as a safe and beneficial treatment th

Jun 4, 2020

Research Finds Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a significant and common complaint in the US. Research shows that both patients and providers are often dissatisfied with co

Jun 3, 2020

Perilla Leaf

Perilla (other wise known as shiso) is commonly used in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine. Perilla is commonly used for respiratory...

Jun 2, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to answer your questions. Please submit your questions via our website contact form or email contact@acupuncturebethesda.com

Jun 2, 2020

The Rise of Acupuncture in Cancer Care

In a 2008 systematic review, advancements in acupuncture clinical research suggested that acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy used t

May 29, 2020

Seasonal Pea Shoots Recipe

Pea shoots are considered a super food with one cup of pea shoots providing seven times as much Vitamin C as blueberries and four times as m

May 18, 2020

Traditional Chinese Cooking Videos Featuring Immune Boosting Ingredients

Food as medicine is a major principle in the Chinese way of life. Health benefits of several ingredients were discussed in our previous...

May 18, 2020

Immune Supporting Dandelion Stir-Fry

This quick and easy dish cooks in less than 5 minutes. The recipe includes plenty of garlic and ginger to boost the antiviral properties.

May 14, 2020

Qigong Boosts Immune & Lung Function

Qigong exercises were developed in China approximately 5000 years ago. Modern research shows that Qigong practice may benefit lung function

May 13, 2020

Immune Supporting Honeysuckle Chrysanthemum Tea

Honeysuckle and chrysanthemum have been used to treat conditions from seasonal allergies to viral diseases. Here's a tea recipe with both!

May 5, 2020

15 minute Tomato, Egg, Cucumber with Scallions Stir-Fry Recipe

This easy 15 minute dish is packed with nutrients that nourish the immune system, support the lungs, and detoxify the body.

Apr 29, 2020

Easy Astragalus Herbal Chicken Soup Recipe

Astragalus root belongs to a medical group of plants that has immune-stimulating effects. Here's our easy astragalus chicken soup recipe.

Apr 18, 2020

Facial Rejuvenation At-Home Treatments

We are now offering Facial Rejuvenation services.

Apr 18, 2020

Healthy & Delicious Japanese Burdock Root Recipe

Burdock root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries due to its many anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and healing effects.

Apr 16, 2020

Immune Boosting Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Shiitake Mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms are known for their medicinal qualities. Studies conducted with shiitake reveal immunostimulatory...

Apr 7, 2020

Antiviral Elderberry Ginger Manuka Honey Tea

Elderberry & Manuka Honey In vitro studies demonstrate that elderberries possess antiviral, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory...

Mar 28, 2020

Immune Boosting Antiviral Tomato Ginger Soup

Ginger is a delicious ingredient to simply enjoy as tea or to add to your dishes for a boost to your immune system.