Townsend Acupuncture & Family Wellness

08/29/2022

Someone just asked, "Is acupuncture helpful for night sweats and hot flashes?" The answer is Absolutely! Symptoms of hormone changes or imbalances are some of the most common conditions people get acupuncture for. Because of how common it is, I'm going to take advantage of this question and offer 10% off the first visit to anyone that calls to schedule treatment as a result of reading this post.

08/21/2022

A recent article was published in the Health and Medical News Journal, explaining the positive effects acupuncture can have on someone with diabetes, and the preventative measures it can have on individuals who are classified as "prediabetic". Check out the article below!

Scientists at Edith Cowan University report acupuncture therapy could be a useful tool in preventing Type 2 diabetes.

08/07/2022

Using Moxa instead of needles to warm the kidneys in a recent treatment session! Check out our last post about Moxibustion to learn more about the treatment!

08/05/2022

Happy Friday!
Moxibustion, or Moxi, is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that burns dried mugwort on certain points of the body to warm and rejuvenate the flow of Qi in that area. It is often used in areas that are difficult to needle, such as the naval or smaller joints. The heat from Moxa can function very similarly to a needle, and the hot sensation can even feel similar to as if a needle were being inserted into the skin. Check out the different ways Moxa can be used in treatments!

07/20/2022

Needle cupping that was recently done on a patient! 🪡
This form of cupping occurs when a cup is placed over the inserted needle, and is used as a way to enhance the effects on that specific point. The cup physically promotes the movement of blood and fluids, and the needle promotes the movement of qi and activates the function of the point!

07/12/2022

Happy Monday! Pictured below is one of our favorite herbal supplements. The combination of Ginseng and Longan (Gui Pi Tang) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula that can be used to:
-provide energy
-strengthen and maintain healthy digestion
-support the building of blood
-help one to fall asleep at night
-have an overall calming effect on the emotions

Give us a call or book an appointment online to find out more about our herbal medicine and how it can benefit you!

07/04/2022

Happy Fourth of July!! Home everyone has a safe and fun holiday🇺🇸

07/01/2022

Townsend Acupuncture is Moving!

The new office is not quite ready so we are temporarily moving in with Dr. Rakesh Patel of Patel Internal Medicine who is being so kind as to allow us to occupy a portion of his new office while we complete construction.

The temporary office is at 3350 Six Forks Road, within the Park Place Professional Centre in Raleigh.

The closest parking and the entrance are located on the rear of the building at the back, right corner (see map below).

We will notify you of our next move into the beautiful new location, just off of Glenwood Ave, inside the Beltline in Raleigh.

My vision for the Glenwood space is to create a comprehensive wellness center with all your essentials and necessities in one place. This will be a place for patients to receive treatment from me and my referral partners so you can have all your needs met without having to travel to numerous locations.

We will have rooms available for rent to selected disciplines that will complement my Chinese Medicine and cosmetic acupuncture practice such as chiropractor, massage therapist, psychologist/social worker, naturopathic physician, yoga, dietician, hyperbaric therapy and others who can contribute.

I am so happy to have you as a part of my evolving practice. Your total wellness is my goal.

To welcome you, the first new and returning 10 patients to schedule an appointment before August 31 will receive one half price treatment.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

In wellness,

Ben Townsend
919-355-6567
3350 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

06/27/2022

Check out this article published by MedicalNewsToday emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet and its link to cancer prevention, especially for women!

Following an unhealthy plant-based diet could increase the risk of developing breast cancer for postmenopausal women, according to new research.