September 06, 2023

Understanding Chinese Herbs and Liver Toxicity

September 06, 2023/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

Chinese herbs have been used for centuries to promote health and treat various ailments. These herbal remedies have gained popularity worldwide due to their potential benefits, but they have also raised concerns about potential side effects, including liver toxicity. In this post, we will delve into the complex relationship between Chinese herbs and liver health, shedding light on what you need to know to make informed decisions about their use.

April 18, 2023

Melatonin as a Sleep Aid

April 18, 2023/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

Melatonin is a popular sleep supplement that can be easily purchased over-the-counter. It is also a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and regulates our circadian rhythms (sleep/wake cycle). Our brain doesn’t secrete it during daylight hours, rather only as night approaches, and as melatonin levels increase, cortisol levels decrease.

March 29, 2023

Acupuncture and Multiple Sclerosis

March 29, 2023/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

“The advantages of acupuncture are mainly reflected in regulating neuro-immune system, improving the quality of life, reducing fatigue, improving the bladder function, reducing the spasm and pain of the limbs, delaying the progression of the disease, and reducing relapses.”

February 25, 2023

Should you avoid exercise after acupuncture?

February 25, 2023/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

Many patients ask about exercise after acupuncture, and many acupuncturists suggest avoiding it. But is that really necessary?

January 24, 2023

Acupuncture, Opioids, and Post-Operative Pain

January 24, 2023/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

It is well known that acupuncture influences the release of endogenous opioids (made inside the body). These pain modulating molecules not only influence our perception of pain but also reduce the reliance on pharmaceutical pain management.

January 02, 2023

Teens, Anxiety, and Acupuncture

January 02, 2023/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

According to data and statistics collected by the CDC between 2016-2019, 9.4% of children ages 3-17 (approximately 5.8 million) experience anxiety.

December 21, 2022

Infrared Light Therapy and Musculoskeletal Conditions

December 21, 2022/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

“Red light therapy is thought to work by acting on the ‘power plant’ in your body’s cells called mitochondria. With more energy, other cells can do their work more efficiently…”

December 21, 2022

Is Acupuncture More Effective If You Feel It More?

December 21, 2022/ Dahms Acupuncture/ Talia Dahms

Deqi (de chi) is defined as a tingling, numbness, heaviness, or warming sensation felt when an acupuncture needle is manipulated. Deqi occurs due to the various nerve fibers being stimulated by an acupuncture needle. “Aching, soreness, distention, heaviness, warmth and dull pain are conveyed by the slower conducting Aδ and C fibers, whereas numbness is conveyed by the faster conducting Aβ fibers.”