Dr. Michael here! Did you know your tongue can offer powerful insight into what’s happening inside your body? In acupuncture and East Asian medicine, the tongue acts like a map—giving us clues about your overall health, balance, and areas that may need support. A healthy tongue is typically soft pink in color with a light, […]
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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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Dr. Michael Kowalski’s 5 Element Institute is partnering with the Jacksonville Naval Hospital and Utica University to measure the benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic neck pain.
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- Mar
- 2022
There is more to staying young than facials and skincare products. Learn how acupuncture can help you keep your youth and add on the benefit of overall well-being.
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Do you want to deepen your understanding of the Five Elements, and how they manifest in your body and emotions? This online course is for acupuncturists, other healthcare providers, and patients interested in learning about Five Element acupuncture.
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- Jun
- 2020
One Element is the root cause of your energy imbalance. In Five Element acupuncture, we call the root cause Element your Causative Factor. This imbalance occurs before the age of 7, and can cause the other Elements to go out of balance, one by one.
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- Sep
- 2018
Since the treatment I have not experienced any discomfort in my abdomen, back, or upper rib cage. In fact I actually felt better than before the pain attack.
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- Oct
- 2017
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? An estimated 20 million people in the United States have some form of peripheral neuropathy, a condition that develops as a result of damage to nerves in the extremities. (Neuropathy means nerve disease or damage.) Peripheral neuropathy affects different people in different ways. For some, it can be a loss of […]
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- 2016
By Michael Kowalski, A.P., Acupuncture Physician A final reminder to all of our friends and guests about the Intro To Acupuncture Course, an inspiring 2-day course available to anyone interested in learning more about Five Element Acupuncture. This course provides participants with a complete overview of this amazing style of acupuncture and the methods used […]
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- Apr
- 2016
What’s in the Chinese pulses? By Tracy Kozak, Acupuncture Physician @ Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center Jacksonville, FL Chinese pulse reading is a diagnostic aid that, combined with all the other information about an individual, helps confirm what a Five Element acupuncturist can observe about their state of health. It is a necessary […]
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