Neoclassical Acupuncture is a modern evolution of traditional acupuncture, designed for highly efficient and targeted results. At Birch Hill Natural Medicine, Christina Newman has specialized in using this systematic approach to identify and treat the underlying causes of disease, pain and other chronic conditions.
At Birch Hill Natural Medicine, cupping is a traditional therapy where cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction. This technique helps to improve circulation, release toxins, and reduce inflammation and muscle spasm/ pain. When you’re feeling sick, cupping can support your body’s natural healing processes by boosting immune function and clearing stagnation, … What is cupping and how does it help when I’m sick?
A diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods, abundant in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats is foundational for cardiovascular health. Reducing refined sugars and unhealthy fats is also key. At Birch Hill Natural Medicine, we emphasize how diet integrates with overall wellness. We combine nutritional guidance with services like chiropractic care, acupuncture, and stress … What diet is best for cardiovascular health?
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Asian medicine that involves the insertion of extremely thin sterilie one time use disposible needles into specific points on the body. It is used to treat a broad myriad of conditions and supports healing, reduces pain and inflammation, and improves overall health and balance.
Acupuncture is an excellent method for treating back pain due to its ability to relax muscle spasm, improve circulation and reduce inflammation. Additionally chiropractic care is very effective for back pain. It restores normal spinal mobility which helps relieve pain quickly. At Birch Hill Natural Medicine we use a combination of acupucnture, chiropractic care and other modalities (including Cupping, Guasha, Massage therapy, … What natural treatments help with back pain?
A combination of acupuncture and chiropractic care work best to alleviate sciatic pain. At BHNM we recommend sleeping with a pillow between your knees and limit time in prolonged sitting lifting bending twisting combinations. Often we add things like electro acupuncture to speed up progress.
Yes, Many times headaches stem from muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Chiropractic care and acupuncture work well to address the muscular cause of headaches while migraines often have a vascular cause. Vascular issues like migraines are best addressed through acupuncture which normalizes blood vessel function and relieves the source of the pain.
At Birch Hill Natural Medicine we use acupuncture for its balancing affect on brain chemistry and stress hormones. We find that regular care reduces overall feelings of anxiety , depressionn and helps restore normal sleep. Yoga, diet, meditation are among some of the other recommendations we utilize to keep the body emotionally healthy.
Acupunctrue very directly addresses muscle tightness. By inserting very fine needles in the areas of tightness or trigger points(knot) the stimulation causes a reaction that turns off the trigger point restoring the muscle back to its normal tone. It's very effective and works well cumulatively with a few treatments.
At BHNM we use chiropractic care to restore joint mobility which is essential for normal pain free joint function. We also utilize acupuncture to restore circulation and reduce nerve irritation and inflamation around joints. We provide recommendations for healthy diet and exercise which can also improve joint conditions.
At Birch Hill Natural Medicine we use a specific acupuncture protocol for smoking cessation which includes ear point stimulation combined with body points to reduce the urge for smoking. This protocol works best with 5-10 weekly treatments when the patient is really ready to quit. We often begin exercise program recommendations which aid to build … What natural methods can I use to help quit smoking?
Chronic pain has a myriad of causes. Our first job is to find the source of the pain. At Birch Hill Natural Medicine we have 40+ years of diagnostic experience. Once the source of pain is determined we devise a treatment program utilizing a combination of acupuncture, chiropractic care and lifetstyle modifications that target the source. … How can I relieve chronic pain without medication?
Injuries from falls, sports, repetitive strain to accidents are commonly treated at BHNM. Depending upon the region of the body that is injured we create a treatment plan which may include acupuncture, chiropractic, home care recommendations and possibly cupping and guasha along with specific exercises that hasten the heallng response. Rather than wait in pain addressing … Can acupuncture or chiropractic care help after an injury or accident?