Dr. Michael here, If you’re looking for a gentle, time-honored way to support your body through seasonal changes, you may hear us mention Jade Windscreen—a classic herbal blend used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help keep your system strong and resilient. Jade Windscreen (known as Yu Ping Feng San) has been used for centuries […]
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Hi, Dr Michael here!I have had several people ask me what you should feel after you have an acupuncture treatment, and if what you were feeling was normal. First of all, everyone is a unique individual so each person’s experience can be different.Having said that, what is typically normal? A person typically has a mixture […]
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Dr. Michael here! Do you often find yourself short of breath especially when you are not exerting much effort? Do short walks leave you so winded that you feel like you need to sit down before you get where you need to go? Anyone, any size can feel like this. So how can we help […]
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- 2025
Dr Michael here! As the seasons change, many people experience fluctuations in their mental health. Seasonal depression, a clinically recognized condition, typically emerges during the fall and winter months when shorter days and reduced sunlight begin to affect the body’s natural rhythms. While holiday festivities like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s bring joy for some, […]
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Dr. Michael here!A question I hear all the time is, “How often should I get acupuncture?” And the answer depends on what you’re coming in for—but more importantly, what you want to maintain. Acupuncture isn’t just a short-term fix; it’s a tool to help you feel your best over time.At first, treatments are often scheduled […]
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Dr. Michael here! When we think about healing, it’s easy to focus only on symptoms—like pain, stress, or fatigue. But the truth is, your body is constantly working behind the scenes to restore balance. The real question isn’t whether your body can heal—it’s whether it’s getting the support it needs to do so. That’s where […]
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Dr. Michael here! Most people associate acupuncture with pain relief—and for good reason. It’s incredibly effective for back pain, neck tension, sciatica, and more. But what surprises many of our patients is how acupuncture also helps with so much beyond physical pain. In fact, we often see people find relief in areas they never expected. […]
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Dr Michael here! Take a moment after you read the next questions to close your eyes, breathe and think. Think about this: what relaxes you? Think of the sights,sounds, smells and how you feel when totally relaxed. And breathe. What did you think of? Did you think of the waves lapping on the beach, a […]
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- 2025
Which Type Are You? Which Type Are You? Dr Michael here! Millions of Americans suffer from some form of depression. Use of anti-depressants in this country has risen by an alarming rate in the last 25 years, with one in every 10 Americans taking anti-depressant drugs. Anti-depressants are the third most common prescription medication. But […]
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- 2025
Do You Get Headaches? Dr Michael here! If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Headaches are a common and terrible problem in our country. Many chronic headache sufferers take medication, but those headaches keep coming back. At the Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center in Jacksonville, Florida our expert Acupuncture Physicians specialize in treating […]
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