Weight loss resistance has more holistic options than you think

Seriously, another 5 pounds?! Why does the scale keep going the wrong way! Been there.  ðŸ™‚   What I am about to share may surprise many of you. But the root cause of weight loss resistance is not what you think! Today I will present a two part solution to combating weight loss resistance – […]

What is an acupuncturist NOT..

Acupuncture in Madison, Wisconsin

Where do Acupuncturists come from Mommy?? Acupuncturists are a rare breed. We want to help people…but in such a weird and interesting way that defies common approaches. My son asked the best question and I love him for that. “Why would someone go and get poked with a bunch of needles to feel better! That […]

Why Does Acupuncture Help Pain?

Dr. Bain takes a few minutes to break down why acupuncture is so effective for pain from a biomedical side by also from the Eastern Medicine perspective.  It turns out that the Western explanation by Dr. Bain is easy to follow and will clarify any misunderstanding around why it works so well.

Labor Induction Acupuncture: What you Need to Know

Acupuncture for labor induction

Acupuncture during pregnancy and to prepare for labor is something we do all of the time as acupuncturists.  I personally can’t imagine either one of my pregnancies without acupuncture.  Part of me wanted to spend all of my extra time and resources on baby only, but taking care of both of us during the process […]

How Does Acupuncture Work?

How Acupuncture Works

Licensed acupuncturist and herbal wiz, Liz Mierendorf explains how and why acupuncture works in terms that actually make sense.  She explains Eastern Medicine for the Western mind.  This is a question I use to struggle with as there are about 100 different ways to answer it.Â