5 Reasons to Try Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years in China. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners believe that illnesses occur when the natural flow of energy in the body is disrupted. Contra Costa acupuncturists insert paper-thin needles into specific points in... Read More →
Can Acupuncture Really Boost My Fertility?
Infertility is on the rise. It is estimated that around twelve percent of women in the country face challenges getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Some common causes of infertility in women include unhealthy body weight, ovulation problems,... Read More →
Can You Treat Achilles Tendonitis With Acupuncture?
The Achilles Tendon is the band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It lets you perform everyday activities like walking, jumping, and running. Achilles Tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon gets strained due to overuse.... Read More →
Can Bell’s Palsy Be Treated Effectively With Acupuncture?
One can identify Bell’s Palsy or Acute Peripheral Facial Palsy by sudden weakness on one side of the face. It can occur at any age and is caused by some trauma to the protective covering of the seventh cranial nerve... Read More →
Monarch Acupuncture & Wellness Welcomes Their Newest Acupuncturist: Roxanna Nejat
Roxanna Nejat, LAc is a California Board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist. Her interests include martial arts and Chinese medicine, and she loves studying and researching ancient herbs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Portland University and an M.S. in Traditional... Read More →
Does Acupuncture Help With Pain Management?
Around 50 million adults in the U.S. live with chronic pain. Long-term chronic pain is debilitating. From nerve damage to arthritis, there are several causes of chronic pain. How Pain Affects Quality of Life People with chronic pain often report... Read More →
Can Acupuncture Help Loosen Up Knotted Back Muscles?
Muscle knots or myofascial trigger points (medical name) consist of tense muscle fibers. They tighten or contract even when the muscle is at rest. They often occur in the back and legs. Muscle knots can cause aching sensations and pain... Read More →
Acupuncture Stops Carpal Tunnel Wrist Pain, & Restores Dexterity
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway. It is surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. CTS occurs when the median gets pressurized. Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by a numbness and tingling sensation in... Read More →
Treating Menopause Naturally with Acupuncture
Menopause can be defined as the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. A woman is said to have reached menopause after it has been 12 months since she had her last period. Once a woman enters menopause, her ovaries make... Read More →
Does Acupuncture have a Role in the Treatment of Threatened Miscarriage?
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. Most miscarriages occur before 12 weeks. Did you know that around 10-20 percent of pregnancies end in early miscarriage? A miscarriage can be devastating. It can impact the... Read More →