Life in Balance Acupuncture

07/17/2025

New episode of A Healthy Curiosity Podcast just dropped! If you're curious about Medicinal Mushrooms, give a listen

Curious about Medicinal Mushrooms? In episode 241, with medical herbalist Lee Carroll you'll hear:
*Brodie's mini-rant on trendy herbs
*Which mushrooms do what? A few favorites
*Why mushrooms could be considered their own food group
*Ergothionine: a "longevity vitamin?"
* The science on how reishi helps the cardiovascular system; cordyceps and DNA

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://brodiewelch.com/medicinal-mushrooms/

01/04/2025

Due for a tuneup? We just had a cancellation for Monday afternoon (1/6) at 3. . . call or email us to claim it (hello@brodiewelch.com)

07/19/2024

Feeling stuck in your efforts to eat better/ get better sleep/ be more active/ meditate more? This conversation is for you.

This is a wonderful and informative conversation with Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist Brodie Welch on why we get stuck in our efforts to impr...

05/20/2024

https://brodiewelch.com/chinese-medicine-for-your-gut-microbiome/ Because what happens in the gut doesn't stay in the gut.

Chinese herbal medicine can regulate your gut microbiome for less bloating, pain, and better digestion, gut-brain axis regulation, and more.

07/26/2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/24/does-acupuncture-work-chronic-pain/ Spoiler alert: it does.

The evidence behind acupuncture for treating certain conditions such as headaches and back pain is convincing.

04/25/2023

Did you know that your body releases serotonin and prostaglandins when an acupuncture needle is inserted?

Learn more about the biochemical benefits of acupuncture at the link below!

https://brodiewelch.com/your-diagnosis-is-not-your-destiny/

03/02/2023

Have you been interested in Electro-Acupuncture, but were unsure by the "electro" part?
In our most recent blog post we discuss the process from beginning to end with photos to help explain each step.

Follow the link to our website and check it out yourself!
https://brodiewelch.com/electroacupuncture/

02/22/2023

Approaching symptoms we’re experiencing through the lens of the mind-body connection can help us do things like calm down our nervous system and reduce stress while still doing everything we need to do in our lives.

Tune in to this new episode of A Healthy Curiosity to learn more!

Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or click the link below to listen on our website!

Acupuncturists Ali Damron and Brodie Welch talk burnout, hormone balance and personal and professional strategies

02/06/2023

The idea of not only having to take of yourself, but also the trillions of microbes in your body can feel overwhelming. Tune in to this episode of A Healthy Curiosity to hear us geek out on microbiome health, including.

• The mental health and microbiome connection
• The importance of fiber and resistant starch in metabolic health
• What might be missing from your whole foods-based diet?

Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or click to listen on our website! (link below)

https://brodiewelch.com/episode-236-care-and-feeding-of-your-microbiome/

01/25/2023

A Healthy Curiosity : Care and Feeding of Your Microbiome

Taking steps in the direction of better health is a multi-faceted process. Not only do we have to take care of ourselves, but we also have to take care of the trillions of microbes that call our bodies home. Rooted in the Earth element of Chinese Medicine, the ecosystem of our bodies is integral to....

10/25/2022

Today we're celebrating Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day! Have you seen the positive effects of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in your own life? Help us to celebrate by sharing your story with a friend--acupuncture is likely the best thing that you're not doing for chronic stress and pain.

10/13/2022

Have a question about acupuncture you've always wanted answered? Or maybe you're just looking to learn a bit more about the practice? You're in luck!

On Episode 235 of A Healthy Curiosity, we're exploring some of the most common questions from patients in the clinic in an asynchronous Q+A session. These questions cover a broad range from the concrete, tactical side to the more theoretical side to help gain a deeper understanding for how the practice of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine works.

To learn more and listen to the podcast today, visit https://brodiewelch.com/episode-235-questions-from-the-treatment-room-answered/.