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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cancer Treatment–Induced Neuropathy: A Holistic Path to Nerve Healing
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

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
Nov 203 min read
Healing Nerves: How Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Diabetic Neuropathy
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

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
Oct 233 min read
Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Neuropathic Pain
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

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
Oct 232 min read
The Gut-Brain Connection in TCM: How Spleen and Liver Qi Affects Mental Health
It's no secret that mental health issues are on the rise in the United States. “In 2022, an estimated 23.1% of U.S. adults (about 59.3...

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
Aug 122 min read
Heavy Metals, Light Living: A Holistic Guide to Detoxing Your Body
Toxic heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and cadmium, are hazardous environmental pollutants that can severely impact our health....

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
Aug 122 min read
Summer Balance: A TCM Approach to Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is more than just a warm season—it’s a time of expansion, joy, and connection. Governed by...

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
Jun 182 min read
How Traditional Chinese Medicine Brings the Body Back to Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a centuries-old health practice that originated in China. It focuses on balancing energy in the...

Roya Nematollahi, Ph.D, DOM, LA.C
May 152 min read
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