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Acupuncture Vs. Dry Needling

Dry Needling Is Acupuncture, But Acupuncture Is Not Dry NeedlingAcupuncture is a whole-body approach to health and can help heal many ailments including musculoskeletal pain. Trigger point acupuncture uses acupuncture points that allow the needle to penetrate ‘belly’ of the muscle, eliciting the same twitch response that is being attempted with dry needling but with less pain and more accuracy. Pain usually does not occur from a singular area or event, and other areas of health need to be...

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Infrared Sauna and Acupuncture: Weight Loss Benefits

Infrared sauna therapy has been gaining popularity as an effective way to achieve weight loss and improve overall health. This type of therapy uses infrared light to heat the body, which can help burn calories and promote weight loss. When combined with acupuncture, infrared sauna therapy can deliver even greater weight loss benefits. Here are some of the ways that infrared sauna therapy can help with weight loss in relation to acupuncture:Increased metabolism: Infrared sauna therapy can...

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Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Minimal DiscomfortDuring an acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist will insert needles into multiple acupuncture points on the body. The needles used in acupuncture are very thin, about the width of a human hair, so they cause minimal discomfort. Most people describe the sensation as a dull ache or tingling sensation, but it should not be painful.  Most patients fall asleep on the table.  CommunicationIf you do experience any discomfort during an acupuncture treatment, it is...

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Kids, ADHD + Gut Health: Back-to-School Support

Kids, ADHD + Gut Health: Back-to-School SupportNutrition and gut health support for busy brains, anxious stomachs, big feelings, and smoother school mornings.Back-to-school season in Millcreek and Holladay has its own rhythm: new teachers, packed lunches, early alarms, homework, after-school activities, and maybe a family dog waiting for an evening walk when everyone gets home.For some kids, that shift feels exciting. For others, especially kids with ADHD tendencies, sensitive stomachs, anxiety...