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Acupuncture: The Original Biohack for Migraines

By admin | Published April 20, 2020

Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big dose of patience. So Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Acupuncture Studies, Migraines, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged anxiety, headaches, migraines, research, stress Comments Off

Winter Acupuncture: Governing Vessel 14

By admin | Published December 16, 2019

Governing Vessel 14 is called The Great Hammer. This point is located below C 7 on the spine. C 7, the seventh cervical vertebrae is the one which is the most prominent. Traditionally the vertebrae were referred to as hammers because of their resemblance to the tool. This point is great because it is the intersecting point for Continue reading

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Five Self Care Tips for Winter

By admin | Published December 2, 2019

Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to traditional Chinese medicine there are five seasons: winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall. Each season has many associations that help us change our habits, allowing for a more balanced mind and body. When these systems were being developed, people were living in Continue reading

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Acupuncture for Kids

By admin | Published November 18, 2019

Most kids, as well as a lot of adults, are afraid of needles. So the pairing of acupuncture and kids might not be an obvious one. However, more and more parents are seeking alternative methods of treatment for their children, because our conventional medical system is faltering a bit. Pharmaceuticals are proving to be more harmful than beneficial for Continue reading

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Five Reasons Acupuncture Helps Digestive Function

By admin | Published February 18, 2019

Digestion is a complex task performed by the body. It begins in the mouth and finishes when the ingested food leaves the body through the rectum. For all we have learned over the years regarding digestion, there is still so much more we don’t know or are still learning. For example, it wasn’t until recently, the last 10 years Continue reading

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First time acupuncturee to Bull City, was welcomed to a space that is naturally lit, clean, with the feel of an art studio; i.e., something creative is going to happen here. Came in with my stash of tension: neck and shoulder, particularly and painfully acute; hip and lower back, episodic hurting that had become more frequent over previous 6-8 months.
Noticeable relief in neck and shoulder after 2 sessions; after 6, more complete relief everywhere. I recommend Jon E. Walker... Read more »

I found your ability to listen uncanny and despite being a man, really in tune with some of the issues and concerns I was facing as a mother and woman in general. Your guidance was always helpful and gentle with notes of giving myself some room for error and cutting myself some slack. I thought your care was extremely informative and educational – I always left knowing something new about my body and natural ways to address my concerns. I’m... Read more »

I feel extremely fortunate to be under your care. I had struggled with most of these health issues (feeling cold, night sweats, chronic fatigue, irregular menstrual circles, high blood pressure, poor digestion, dry skin, brittle nails and a lot of other small unexplained issues with pain and mood) for five years prior to seeing you. I saw several doctors who performed expensive tests but came up with nothing or gave me... Read more »
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