by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Mar 16, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
Despite the chilly temperature outside, suffering a hot flash is never a pleasant experience. For women going through menopause this symptom is all to common and many are left desperately seeking new forms of relief. The Seattle Times recently highlighted a study that...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Feb 2, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the “monarch” of the body with all of the other vital organs working together to serve and protect it. When viewed in this manner the concept of a healthy heart takes into account the health of the...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Jan 12, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
If you are like most people, one of your main New Year’s Resolutions was probably to detox from the overload of holiday food and drink. Such rich food and drink puts added stress on our liver, kidneys and intestines, which begin sending us warning signs that it may...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Aug 17, 2010 | Acupuncture
There are over 200 known types of headache with different locations, degrees and qualities of pain, patterns of appearance, times of endurance, and causative factors. There is even a type called “medication overuse headache” due to the excessive intake of painkillers...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | May 18, 2010 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture restores balance to the body and mind. This is done by placing very small, thin, sterile needles along energy pathways called meridians. These meridian lines send powerful messages to our body promoting a harmonious relationship bewteen our vital organs...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 30, 2010 | Acupuncture
During your consultation the Doctor will discuss your major health concerns with you and asses the health of your body by performing a simple and brief examination. This will include looking at the color and texture of your tongue, reading your pulse and examining the...