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Sep 30, 20213 min read

Warming the womb for fertility

Have you ever wondered why Chinese grandmas or your acupuncturist always rant about not drinking cold water, especially to women during...

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac

Sep 28, 20213 min read

Acupuncture for C-section recovery

As of 2017, the CDC reports 31.9% of births in the United States are cesarean sections. Though it is common and you likely know many...

Pelvic pain & pudendal entrapment: can acupuncture help?

Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac

Sep 27, 20214 min read

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...

Self-acupressure & eye yoga for floaters

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...

Autumn cleanse : letting go & detoxing in the metal season

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?...

Our favorite essential oils for the Fall

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...

Acupuncture & fertility: how long does it take to work?

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%...

Top 9 adaptogens: Chinese herbs for healthy aging

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...

Light on Pink Eye: Chinese medicine for conjunctivitis

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...

PCOS related infertility & Chinese medicine

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...

Plantar fasciitis: acupuncture for happy feet

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...

Pumpkin spice: 3 Chinese Medicine inspired recipes

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...

Pregnancy Sciatica : how acupuncture & stretching can help

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....

Peri-menopausal brain fog: how to stimulate brain activity with acupuncture

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...

Light on surfer's eye: Chinese medicine & acupuncture for pterygium

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...

3 recipes with bitter foods for a healthy summer

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...

Improve milk production naturally: Chinese medicine & acupuncture for breastfeeding

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....

Plum pit syndrome: treating globus with acupuncture & herbs

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...

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