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According to Western thought, anxiety is a mental illness. This so-called disease is believed to stem from cognitive misalignment, trauma, or chemical imbalances in the brain. Common treatments include medications and therapy. But what if I told you there was another way? To look at anxiety holistically, we can see it as a surplus of energy. An inequality in what is coming in versus going out. A lack of letting go. It is a problem of excess input which leads to a stagnation i

Introduction Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and certain targeted therapies have dramatically improved survival rates, yet they often come with challenging side effects. Among the most persistent is peripheral neuropathy, a condition that causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands and feet. Known medically as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), this condition can significantly affect daily life and limit further treatment optio

If you live with diabetes, you may know that managing blood sugar is only part of the journey. For many, another challenge quietly creeps in: nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in the feet and legs — a condition known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It can disrupt sleep, make walking painful, and diminish your overall quality of life. While there’s no instant fix, a growing number of people are finding meaningful relief in an unexpected place: acupuncture. At Acupuncture Ca

Do you suffer from Neuropathy? You are not alone. Peripheral Neuropathy affects at least 20 million Americans. Peripheral refers to the nerves that are not in the brain or spinal cord. There are more than 100 types of Neuropathy, so diagnosing can be difficult due to a lack of testing devices. Symptoms and severity range, but no matter what, it's a pain (literally!). Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves causing pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in one or more