It’s not menopause that causes issues with women’s health and well-being. Instead, perimenopause, the time leading up to the end of menstruation, can cause a whole host of problems—and it might last up to ten years. Fluctuations in your hormones, such as dropping estrogen levels, can result in symptoms such as night sweats, insomnia, hot…
Written by Beth Morrison, L.Ac. Medicare Now Covers Acupuncture As of January 2020, chronic back pain is a condition that is now approved by Medicare for treatment with acupuncture. Why is this significant? Because Congress only reviews coverage decisions like this every ten years. While we do not accept Medicare in our practice, this change…
By Beth Morrison, L.Ac. DACM Among geriatric conditions that increase with age is a common chief complaint of knee pain that affects mobility. For the “oldest old”, getting around is the most common problem. “Difficulty doing errands alone and mobility-related limitations are the two most common types of disability for the 90+” (Memmott). Osteoarthritis (OA)…