by Alex Sutton | Dec 11, 2020 | Acupuncture
Helloooo December! Anyone else feeling a little extra chilly this morning? Did You Know???? The techniques that are inherently applied in the practice of acupuncture help to improve the natural regulation of blood circulation by dilating constricted blood vessels. As...
by Alex Sutton | Dec 9, 2020 | Acupuncture
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint between the skull and the mandible aka “the jaw bone”. It allows the jaw to open and close as well as move side to side. TMJ dysfunction (or TMJD) occurs when the articular disc of the TMJ doesn’t track...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 23, 2020 | Acupuncture
Peppermint was used traditionally for its antimicrobial, diaphoretic, and analgesic actions, it has been utilized to fight fevers, colds, and even the flu. Additionally, this herb has been known to ease nasal congestion and relieve coughing as it is also an...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 21, 2020 | Acupuncture
The body remembers trauma and often times creates protective holding patterns even after the most obvious symptoms of pain have dissipated. What, for the body, appears as a defense mechanism to avoid the reoccurrence of pain, has the potential to translate into...
by Alex Sutton | Jul 20, 2020 | Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Did you know the face has 43 muscles? These are tiny muscles that control facial expressions like smiling, smirking and frowning. In fact, there is a condition called Bell’s palsy that affects facial muscles, as a direct result of nerve damage. The dysfunction...
