Acupuncture in New Fairfield, CT

 

 

Mission Statement 

Acupuncture Works desires to be a trusted source and service to our community by creating a compassionate safe space with the aim of integrating Eastern and Western medicine to promote health and healing. We will provide acupuncture treatments with measurable results in real time meeting our patients unique concerns and needs. All while striving to enrich, empower, and educate our patients to become healthy in mind, body and spirit. 

5 Acupoints to Help You Navigate Your Stress This Winter

Published January 20, 2020

There are several acupressure points that are known to treat stress and stress related symptoms. It’s important to understand that acupressure is not the only form of treatment and having a balanced diet, exercise regime and lifestyle will also decrease the chances of stress being a factor in your life.

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Stay Healthy This Winter with a Balanced Qi

Winter’s element is water and is associated with the kidneys, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered the source of all qi and energy within the body. Winter is also associated with the bladder and adrenal glands.

Focusing on inner reflection, rest, energy conservation and storage during the winter months is when it’s most important as

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Winter Acupuncture: Governing Vessel 14

Governing Vessel 14 is called The Great Hammer. This point is located below C 7 on the spine. C 7, the seventh cervical vertebrae is the one which is the most prominent. Traditionally the vertebrae were referred to as hammers because of their resemblance to the tool. This point is great because it is the intersecting point for

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