YIN YANG LABS

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It's based on the theory that energy, called chi (say "chee"), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians.

Acupuncturists believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your chi. Acupuncture is a way to unblock or influence chi and help it flow back into balance.

Acupuncture is done by putting very thin needles into your skin at certain points on your body. This is done to influence the energy flow. Sometimes heat, pressure, or mild electrical current is used along with needles.

You may feel slight pressure when a needle goes in. Most people find that it doesn't hurt. The area may tingle, feel numb, itch, or be a little sore. Providers believe that this is a sign that the energy flow, or chi, has been accessed.

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WHAT CAN ACUPUNCTURE BENEFIT?

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Lower Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Knee Pain

Sciatica Pain

Headaches & Migraines

Osteoarthritis Pain

Tennis Elbow

Fibromyalgia

Fertility

Anxiety

Depression

Support During Chemotherapy
 

CUPPING

Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This practice dates back over 2,000 years but has received recent attention in the media due to its use by world-class athletes for injury relief. The cups used in cupping are typically made of bamboo, glass, or earthenware. 

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Proponents of cupping believe that the effect of suction on the skin helps increase blood flow and promotes healing by acting as a 'reverse massage' (rather than pushing in, it is pulling out).

HERBAL MEDICINE

The Chinese Materia Medica (a pharmacological reference book used by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners) describes thousands of medicinal substances—primarily plants, but also some minerals and animal products. Different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds, are used. In TCM, herbs are often combined in formulas and given as teas, capsules, liquid extracts, granules, or powders. The appropriate balance of herbs can bring an individual's blood back into harmony.  

Watch our video on how to brew a perfect tea!