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With the constant inundation of information bombarding us from every angle—from the notifications of news feeds to social media’s perpetuation of FOMO—it is no wonder that Generalized Anxiety Disorder has increased over the past decade. This, on top of the daily stressors of family, bills, and jobs can make anyone’s anxiety soar depending on the season. While having moments of

Along with acupuncture and individualized herbal formulas, Ballard Acupuncture Center is one of the few holistic wellness centers in Seattle, Washington that offers Point Injection Therapy (PIT). So what exactly is Point Injection Therapy you ask? The practice of Point Injection Therapy was introduced in the 1940s by two Medical Doctors- Janet Travell and David Simons. Since that time the

Many people will come to our acupuncture clinic sharing how they read in an article or heard from a friend that Chinese medicine can help with various different menstrual or female hormonal related imbalances. “I heard that acupuncture can treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)” or “My aunt got relief from her endometriosis with Chinese herbs”. There is always a combination

Introduction In a world that often demands women to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, self-care and wellness can easily take a backseat. However, empowering women to prioritize their own well-being is crucial for their overall health and happiness. By acknowledging the importance of self-care, we can provide women with practical strategies to take charge of their physical, mental, and emotional

With chronic health issues it is common for people to become so accustomed to their condition, pain, or dysregulated state of being that a “new normal” transpires. While, at times, a quality of acclamation and adjustment does need to take place depending on the circumstance, one’s “normal” should not consist of daily pain and dis-ease in the body and mind. 

The origin of monthly menstrual cramps, also known as “dysmenorrhea” in Western medicine, can be a result of many factors specific to a woman’s lifestyle, daily habits, age, and genetics. For Chinese medicine practitioners, when asking a patient about the history of their individual symptoms with cramps, it is important for us to know what age they began, the duration

Although it is well known to Chinese medicine practitioners that herbal therapies and acupuncture has been successfully used to support a wide range of gynecological issues, including infertility, for thousands of years, it has only been more recently that much of the Western world has gained access to such important information. This has indeed been timely, as more people are

Sleep is something we can all agree that we need, but many would like to figure out how to get more of it, or at least better quality. The way that Chinese medicine approaches sleep is how it approaches every health imbalance—it is unique for each patient. For women, sleep can be affected differently within various phases of one’s cycle,

What is a Women’s Health Clinic? A women’s health clinic is a medical facility that provides comprehensive care and services for women. These clinics are staffed by highly-skilled and experienced medical professionals who are able to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions affecting both your physical and mental well-being.A women’s health clinic also offers access to cutting-edge technology and

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Avigail Cohen a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Hi Avigail, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory of how you established your own practice. When I first started to practice I rented a room, then I moved into a clinic that I shared with