Inter-Health Acupuncture & Counseling Services

07/15/2020

Learning about the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression with Military Personnel.

03/24/2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are offering tele-health counseling services. Please contact us if you need support during this difficult time.

03/07/2019

Some quick facts about acupuncture...

12/01/2018

Panic attacks happen. Here's three simple steps to get your head back.

"First, acknowledge it--don't fight it..."

Anxiety, or panic, is becoming more and more prevalent in the clients I see for therapy. Therefore I wanted to say a few words about anxiety, and more importantly on how to overcome it. For most people, the symptoms of anxiety seem to come “out of the blue”. They feel uneasy, nervous, or afraid,...

11/30/2018

"The acupuncture needles went in, and in half an hour they came out. By then, the pain was already gone-- A mere two hours after she had arrived at the emergency room in agony."

11/26/2018

"The holidays can be one of the most special times of the year for families. But throw in rushing to stores to find everyone the perfect gift, sitting in traffic to visit a special light show and a potentially judgmental mother-in-law, and the time of year can easily gain the reputation of being one of the most stressful times of year."

The holidays can be one of the most special times of the year for families. But throw in rushing to stores to find everyone the perfect gift, sitting in traffic

11/23/2018

Does stress from the holiday season ever keep you up at night?

“We spend up to 1/3 of our lives asleep, and the overall state of our sleep health remains an essential question throughout our life span.” – How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?, The National Sleep Foundation According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep is a vital indicator of our overall h...

11/16/2018

Many addictions start with chronic pain and opioid prescriptions. Many are forced to find alternate methods of pain relief during recovery. Because acupuncture treats a wide range of pain conditions (such as arthritis, headaches, joint pain, lower back aches, and neck problems) it’s an excellent option to ease withdrawal from prescription drugs.

Acupuncture is a proven therapy in drug addiction treatment, yet often underutilized alongside traditional approaches. Here's how it works, the benefits, and why you should add it to a longterm recovery plan.

11/12/2018

How Veterans were taught to catch some Z's

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you toss and turn at night? A good night’s sleep is necessary for optimal health. So if you’re one of the millions of ...

11/11/2018

Happy Veteran's Day!

Meet the dogs who are trained to help veterans with PTSD. This article tells the tail of Keni Thomas in Black Hawk Down.

'“How do you explain an unbreakable bond that you can absolutely count on? You know it when you feel it, but it’s hard to describe,” Thomas says. The Labrador retriever was that “absolute,” Thomas adds, providing him with the strong, devoted, understanding center that veterans can struggle to find when they leave active duty.'

11/10/2018

Do you tend to worry? Jump to the worst-possible-scenario? Controlling our thoughts can be exceedingly difficult, but is also key to our happiness.

Automatic Negative Thinking has the same effect on your day as A.N.T.'s at a picnic.

Today, I discuss the therapeutic practice of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and how it can help replace automatic negative thought (known as A.N.T.s) associated with anxiety.

11/07/2018

A new study observes and measures the effects of acupuncture against a control group who received "sham acupuncture". The results were decisive.

MRI results show that acupuncture restores brain connectivity while alleviating depression.

11/02/2018

So many of us go through our lives on autopilot without stopping to ask ourselves: "Who do I want to be?"

Such a simple and important question, yet so difficult to answer!

Most of us simply don’t think of ourselves outside of what we do or what we believe others want us to be. This causes us to lose sight of ourselves and fail to attend to who we are as individuals.

10/31/2018

"These people believe they represent the other side of the epidemic."

Do you support this 'crackdown', friends?

As President Donald Trump gets ready to sign new opioid legislation into law, people who suffer from chronic pain worry the bill includes provisions that could hurt them.

10/26/2018

This inspiring marine is cycling across the country for mental health--check out his stop in Indianapolis, where he met with the Indiana Department of Veteran's Affairs.

10/25/2018

Anxiety destroys confidence. How can we overcome our fears and live our best possible life?

Remember the three R's: Rest, Reorganize, Resist.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America. They affect 40 million adults age 18 and above – that’s about 18% of the population. For this 18% of sufferers, managing racing thoughts, fears, isolation, and additio...

10/23/2018

"We know that physical pain, such as headaches and back pain, can be a symptom of anxiety, depression, and stress. It is also true that chronic pain can contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety, and even PTSD"

Many people who live with mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and PTSD also report experiencing physical pain, according to multiple studies examining the link between chronic pain and mental health. While doctors might not be able to…

10/18/2018

The Chronic Pain Cycle and How to Break It

10/14/2018

Has pain ever put you in a downward spiral? Here is a scientific explanation, plus a way to get back on track. Special thanks to Mandy Wakefield and Tony Brenner.

In cognitive behavioral therapy, a therapist helps you identify how our feelings, thoughts, and actions dynamically feed off of and reinforce one-another.

10/08/2018

MILWAUKEE -- Acupuncture! An alternative to opioids? See the way a local hospital is using it in the emergency room. It's a Dose of Reality, Wednesday on FOX6 News at 10.

09/24/2018

A great test for sleep deprivation. I only barely passed! Can you pass the spoon test this Monday morning?

09/13/2018

https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/14-diet-guidelines-living-bipolar-disorder?multisite=1 =1

Mental and physical health are all tied to food, here are a few diet guidelines to help bipolar disorder.

09/13/2018

https://www.higherperspectives.com/worry-anxiety-linked-high-iq-1456799698.html

Did you know worry and anxiety are linked to high IQ?

09/12/2018

"Chronic pain often has no physical cause. Psychotherapy can reduce the suffering."

Chronic pain often has no physical cause. Psychotherapy can reduce the suffering.

09/06/2018

Altering the perception of pain...

Psychological approaches can help control the agony and lessen the need for drugs

08/24/2018

Sitting down with an expert in therapy for management of pain! Thank you Mandy Wakefield

08/14/2018

On the psychology of pain:

Pain psychology expert Dr Beth Darnall discusses the highly influential role psychology has in the experience of pain and how clinicians can treat pain better.

08/07/2018

Chronic pain can "rewire the brain". Here's an interesting tech solution employing mindfulness.

Curable aims to treat chronic pain with a curated collection of mindfulness and meditation exercises.

07/31/2018

Perhaps emotional pain and physical pain aren't so different from each other.

By Ann Marie Gaudon, PNN Columnist Emotions are part of our life experience and influence how we cope with challenging situations such as chronic pain. Emotional responses to pain are not “bad” or “negative” because they are a natural response to life events. For example, depression is often...