Pelvic pain & pudendal entrapment: can acupuncture help?
Pudendal Neuralgia is inflammation of the pudendal nerve. It is one of the nerves that starts in your low back and that connects to the...
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Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Self-acupressure & eye yoga for floaters
Floaters are these pesky squiggly lines or dots that hover in your field of vision. They are very common, and get more prominent as we...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 20, 20214 min read
Autumn cleanse : letting go & detoxing in the metal season
We all know the notion of "spring cleaning", but did you know that Fall is, in fact, the better season for cleaning up and letting go?...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Our favorite essential oils for the Fall
In Chinese medicine, Fall is the season of the metal element, when we need to reinforce our lungs, immune systems, and care for our large...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 17, 20213 min read
Acupuncture & fertility: how long does it take to work?
You know the clock is ticking, but are not quite sure if you are ready for a $20,000 IVF cycle that you are told yields less than 50%...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 15, 20213 min read
Top 9 adaptogens: Chinese herbs for healthy aging
Recently, “adaptogen” has become quite the viral trend in natural health circles, and supplement companies use and misuse it to increase...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Acupuncture & postpartum anxiety (PPA)
We are all familiar with the "Baby Blues", or Postpartum Depression disorder, but did you know that at least 10% of new mothers suffer...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 9, 20215 min read
Light on Pink Eye: Chinese medicine for conjunctivitis
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis is very common. Not all cases are due to poor hygiene or bacteria! Pink eye is an infection of the...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 6, 20214 min read
PCOS related infertility & Chinese medicine
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month with the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association PCOS is a complex endocrine...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Plantar fasciitis: acupuncture for happy feet
2 million people each year are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in the U.S. Plantar fasciitis is one of the main causes of foot & heel...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Pumpkin spice: 3 Chinese Medicine inspired recipes
The blend in the Pumpkin Spice mix are all Chinese herbs that are commonly used in cooking as well as medicinally. In this article, we...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Pregnancy Sciatica : how acupuncture & stretching can help
You can't seem to be comfortable. Sitting hurts, walking hurts, lying down is challenging.... Baby is growing and pressing on your back,...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 19, 20213 min read
PTSD, blurry vision & acupuncture
Our language is full of phrases linking our mood to our emotions: ‘rose–tinted glasses’ and ‘seeing red’, or an ‘eye opening’ moment....
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Peri-menopausal brain fog: how to stimulate brain activity with acupuncture
During peri-menopause and menopause, mental functions are usually affected by the hormonal changes, and conditions arise involving both...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 11, 20213 min read
Light on surfer's eye: Chinese medicine & acupuncture for pterygium
The main symptom of surfer's eye, or pterygium (pronounced tur-IJ-ee-um), is a growth of pink, fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva, the...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 9, 20213 min read
3 recipes with bitter foods for a healthy summer
When it comes to our health, bitter foods can have numerous benefits including increased circulation, improved metabolism and...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 4, 20214 min read
Improve milk production naturally: Chinese medicine & acupuncture for breastfeeding
August is National Breastfeeding Month! In this article, we will talk about what Chinese medicine can do to help lactating mothers....
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Aug 3, 20214 min read
Plum pit syndrome: treating globus with acupuncture & herbs
Globus Pharyngeus is the name given to that pesky throat discomfort that has no visible cause, mostly regarded as a psychosomatic...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Slowing down Macular Degeneration naturally with Chinese medicine & acupuncture
Macular degeneration is a chronic and progressive disease of the macula (central portion of retina responsible for fine vision acuity)...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jul 26, 20215 min read
Fertility, pregnancy & endocrine disruptors: how to clear your life of BPA plastic
It is not news: BPA, phthalates, and other endocrine disruptors are some of the most dangerous chemicals out there when it comes to male...
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