When Sleep Feels Out of Reach: Understanding Insomnia Through Chinese Medicine
When falling asleep feels like a nightly battle, the answer might not lie in sleep hygiene alone. This post explores the Chinese Medicine perspective on difficulty falling asleep — from Liver Qi stagnation to Heart heat — and how acupuncture can help you find restful, natural sleep again.
When Stress Shows Up in Your Jaw: A Deeper Look at Liver Qi Stagnation
If you find yourself clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth — especially at night — you’re not alone. This post explores how Chinese Medicine understands jaw tension as a response to internal stress and Liver Qi stagnation, and how acupuncture can help restore calm and ease in both the mind and body.
Beyond the Cramps: Understanding Your Period Through Chinese Medicine
PMS, cramps, and irregular periods can feel like an unavoidable part of life — but they’re often a sign of deeper imbalances in your body. This post explores how Chinese Medicine views the menstrual cycle as a reflection of your overall health, and how acupuncture can help restore balance by easing pain, improve mood, restore energy, and regulating your cycle naturally.
Why Anxiety Feels Physical — and How to Break the Cycle
Anxiety is more than just worry — it’s a whole-body experience that can leave you feeling trapped in a cycle of tension and unease. This post looks at how Chinese Medicine views anxiety as both a mental and physical imbalance, and how acupuncture can help regulate your nervous system, calm the mind, and restore a sense of ease.
The Hidden Reasons Behind Post-Meal Bloating
Feeling bloated even after small meals isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s a sign that your digestive system might be out of balance. This post explores how Chinese Medicine understands bloating as a disharmony of Qi flow, and how acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbs can support smoother digestion, reduce inflammation, and bring lasting relief.
Low Back Pain — The Surprising Role Your Glutes Play
Low back pain often feels like it’s all about the spine — but sometimes, the real culprit is a hidden muscle imbalance. Discover how underactive glutes can overload your back and how Motor Point Acupuncture can “wake up” these muscles to relieve pain.
Why You Keep Waking Up Between 1 and 3 a.m.
If you often wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., your body may be signaling deeper imbalances in detoxification, hormone regulation, or nervous system recovery. This post explores how Chinese Medicine understands these early morning awakenings and how acupuncture can support restoring truly restful sleep.
Burnout — Why Rest Isn’t Always Enough
Feeling exhausted despite sleeping well? Burnout affects your whole body, especially your nervous system. Learn how acupuncture helps shift you from survival mode to genuine restoration, supporting long-term recovery.
Why Your Neck and Shoulders Just Won’t Relax — And What To Do About It
Stubborn neck and shoulder tension often comes from more than just tight muscles. This post explains how nervous system stress locks your body in tension and how acupuncture helps relax muscles and calm your nervous system for lasting relief.