Holistic Acupuncture at McLean VA with Xu & Hu

11/28/2022

Tai chi can also be used to treat neuropathy symptoms.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2022

TCM practitioners believe that fibromyalgia is caused by emotional upsets in the liver and overall health. It causes the energy to stagnate, which can lead to blood stasis.

11/18/2022

A tip for choosing a provider to either enhance or replace your current treatment, you should look for a treatment that specializes in TCM and ask about the experience and education level of the acupuncturist.

11/14/2022

Holistic medicine can be beneficial for a plethora of ailments. When conducted by a well-experienced provider, holistic medicine can be the perfect remedy to treat uncomfortable insomnia symptoms, hormone imbalance, and even cancer therapy.

11/11/2022

Happy Veteran's Day.

11/07/2022

Herbal medicine is another form of TCM. A typical combination used to treat neuropathy Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction (HGWD), a mixture of Astragali Radix, Cinnamomi Ramulus, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Jujubae Fructus.

11/04/2022

Foot pain affects many people, especially those who stand or walk for multiple hours each day. The inflammation of the fascia in the sole of our feet is called Plantar Fasciitis, which can cause debilitating pain from the moment one wakes up. Using acupuncture, that pain can be treated.

The word Plantar is a word used by medical professionals to describe the sole of the foot. This is the bottom of your foot from the heel to the toe (the area that hurts if you accidentally step on something sharp.) Fasciitis is a bit more complicated to explain, but it is a thin connective tissue th...

11/04/2022

Tiny needles are inserted into specific meridians to increase the flow of qi. This can help with chronic pain and improve nerve function.

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!

10/27/2022

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body, responsible for moving your legs and feet and makes you feel the sensations in these areas. When pinched or inflamed, this nerve can lead to pain along its entire length. To treat the pain associated with Sciatica, some try acupuncture! Learn how TCM can help relieve Sciatica-related pain on our blog.

The human body is full of nerves. These nerves connect our brains to every function that we do. Different types of nerves help you to feel sensations and to move muscles. Since you are reading this blog, you may be familiar with the sciatic nerve.