NYC Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Blog

Treating Pregnancy Nausea With Acupuncture

Deborah Valentin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:50:14 +0000

Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life but it does not go easy for everyone, many women experience nausea in their first trimester of pregnancy. Most medications cannot be taken during pregnancy, which leaves women with little …

Stress: Finding Ways to Tackle Stress and Get To Your Zen

Deborah Valentin — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:45:02 +0000

How Acupuncture Can Be Effective In Reducing Stress

Let’s face it, most everyone has a good amount of stress in their life, some more than others but the demands life, family and work can be overwhelming. Most of my patients …

Acupuncture and IVF

Deborah Valentin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:28:56 +0000

When you are going through IVF it is not only an emotional roller coaster ride but also can be financially draining. You are looking for everything to help boost your chances of getting pregnant. Acupuncture has been used for thousands …

The Benefits of Moxibustion Therapy

Deborah Valentin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:41:08 +0000

Moxibustion has been used for thousands of years for healing health conditions. It was thought to originate in the norther part of China where the climate was very cold. Moxibustion is used in arthritis, infertility, IBS, chronic fatigue, low sperm morphology and many other health conditions.

Chinese Medical Diet: How Food Can Help Heal

Deborah Valentin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:05:34 +0000

In Chinese Medicine, diet plays a huge role in the health and longevity of an individual. In conjunction with acupuncture and herbs, diet is used to help restore health in the body when illness and health disorders arise. In Chinese …

Acupuncture For Labor Induction

Deborah Valentin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:26:23 +0000

“After being 7 days overdue with my first pregnancy, I decided to try acupuncture to induce labor and avoid the need to be medically induced in the hospital. Deb went out of her way to accommodate me at short notice. …

Alternative Health Therapy Thrives in New York

Deborah Valentin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:40:01 +0000

While natural health therapies and Chinese Medicine treatments are still viewed with skepticism in some parts of the country, central NY seems to be embracing them. Across the state, hospitals, fertility centers and other medical practices are now offering a …

Natural Ways To Support Female Health

Deborah Valentin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:00:52 +0000

With so many demands on women today, it can be difficult to give your body the proper nutrition it needs. Eating highly processed foods and neglecting to take in the vitamins and minerals you need can wreak havoc on your …

What Does The Tongue Say About Your Health?

Deborah Valentin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:30:04 +0000

In my practice, along with a full interview and medical assessment, tongue diagnosis is one of the main tools I use to understand my patients’ state of health. Most patients are embarrassed to stick out their tongues or they wonder …

What Causes PMS?

Deborah Valentin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:55:38 +0000

Premenstrual Syndrome occurs right before the period and affects women mainly in their 30′s and 40′s. An array of symptoms can appear such as breast tenderness, irritability, moodiness, anxiety, depression, nausea, headaches, food cravings, bloating and insomnia. The …