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.