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Seven Ways Acupuncture Can Help Men’s Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been around for nearly 3,000 years. It combines nutrition, herbs, acupuncture and other modalities to help keep the body functioning properly, while also treating any ailments that might occur. TCM has been used to treat both men and women, regardless of their age, and TCM is frequently becoming the medical choice for those who prefer to use holistic forms of medicine to heal themselves. continue reading »

How do you become an acupuncturist?

We had a great question from a patient last week- “How do you become an acupuncturist or naturopathic doctor?”

That’s a great question! It’s a long road, but it is worth it, read on below….

How do you become an acupuncturist?
Carleton Magus, LAc, moved to Washington in 2001 from the Midwest to attend Batsyr University. He started in the Herbal Sciences department and quickly progressed to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in 2006. Along with having a wife who was in medical school at the time and celebrating the birth of all THREE children while he was in school, Carleton worked hard at school.  For six years he focused on taking courses to learn how to do acupuncture and how to prepare Chinese herbs (of course!) as well as classes in anatomy, nutrition, microbiology, medical Chinese and so many more!  In the last few years of his education, Carleton spent most of his time at the Bastyr clinic seeing patients for a total of 1,356 clinic hours as an intern. After clinical boards and graduation, in 2007 he bought Alpine Acupuncture and has enjoyed seeing patients from Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Renton, North Bend and the surrounding areas ever since! If you have any more specific questions here is the link to Bastyr’s program guide for acupuncture and herbal medicine or you can ask Carleton! Next week’s topic: “How do you become a Naturopathic Physician?” See you soon!

TCM and Libido in Men

If your love life is lackluster, have you considered Traditional Chinese medicine to help a sagging libido? Acupuncture and herbal formulas may just be the ticket to improve your sex life and reignite your fire. continue reading »

Why You Should Get Regular Acupuncture Treatments

Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and the many benefits it can provide for you. If you start incorporating acupuncture into your health and wellness regime, you may not have to rely on the family physician so much for those minor little issues. Let’s look at how getting regular acupuncture treatments can help you stay happy and healthy. continue reading »

Acupuncture and TCM for Sprains and Strains

We’ve all heard of and maybe even experienced a sprain or a strain. But do you really know the difference? A sprain is defined as a stretch or tear of a ligament. A strain, on the other hand, is defined as an injury to a muscle or tendon. Sprains can result from a fall, a sudden twist or a blow to the body that forces a joint out of place, while a strain can happen from twisting or pulling a muscle or tendon. continue reading »

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