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... Read More →
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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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More →
Can Acupuncture Help You Get Pregnant?
A study found that around 10 percent of women in the U.S. (ages 15-44) experience difficulties getting pregnant. Many women with pregnancy-related complications use pregnancy... Read More →
Ease the Symptoms of Insomnia with Acupuncture
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders in the country. People with insomnia experience difficulties falling/staying asleep. A study estimates that 1 in... Read More →
Top Five Acupuncture Points for Anxiety
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to situations perceived as stressful or dangerous. Almost 40 million adults in the U.S. or 18 percent of the... Read More →
The Benefits of Acupuncture in Summer
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice. It involves the use of thin needles to clear blocks and restore the natural flow of energy in the... Read More →
Acupuncture for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Acupuncture has gained popularity over the last few years. Various studies have found that acupuncture is effective in treating chronic pain and a variety of... Read More →
Making Healthier and Better Food Choices
You are what you eat. The food you put in your body has a major impact on your overall well-being and health. To maintain good... Read More →
Meridian & Acupressure Massage
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that promotes the use of paper-thin needles to balance the natural flow of energy in the body. Acupuncturists are... Read More →
The Benefits of Video Visits to Deal with Mental Anxiety During Social Distancing
COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. The U.S. continues to bear the brunt of new coronavirus cases. The concept of social distancing is... Read More →
How to Stay Healthy During Spring
Spring signifies a time of transition. Nature comes to life in spring. Everything in it changes during the season, promising new life and hope. For... Read More →