5 Steps to Gut Healing — The 5R Approach – Part 1
5R approach The 5 Steps to Gut Healing: Remove Replace Repair Reinoculate Rebalance/Relax 1) Remove The first step ‘Remove’ is focused on eliminating foods that may be contributing to gut irritation and inflammation. Food sensitivities and intolerances are not easily tested via blood work. Instead, systematic removal over a 21-28 day period is the easiest […]
Beyond Acupuncture Needles — Other Commonly Used Tools in Acupuncture
Are you a resident of Grand Rapids, MI curious about acupuncture and wanting to learn more about what it is? Here is a quick synopsis of what types of acupuncture equipment are used in my office. Acupuncture treatments typically involve use of needles but there are also several tools you may not recognize that are […]
What health conditions can benefit from taking fish oil? Part 2
There’s so many different studies being done on fish oil that it is sometimes hard to keep up on why to use fish oil, when to use it, and exactly how much. See Part 1 for details on how to calculate the milligram dosage of a fish oil supplement. Cardiovascular disease The data is mixed […]
What should I know about choosing a fish oil supplement? Part 1
Part 1. Fish oil is a popular choice in the supplement aisle. What does it do and who could benefit from its use? First, the way the fish oil is prepared is important. The natural triglyceride form of fish oil is much better absorbed than the ethyl ester formulations. Quality control is also […]
Can I Get Adequate Relief from Headaches with Acupuncture?
Multiple centers in Western Michigan provide support for chronic migraine or headache issues. Many patients who have suffered from chronic migraines will likely have visited a neurologist along with received MRI studies and prescription medications to treat or abate their symptoms. Here at Uplift Health MD, patients are able to be treated via acupuncture and […]
Perspectives from an MD, how does an acupuncturist tailor a treatment specifically for a patient?
I’ve lived in Grand Rapids, MI for over 7 years and previous to opening up my acupuncture clinic and integrative medicine practice I worked in primary care practicing family medicine in downtown Grand Rapids. I’ve been fascinated and excited to hear the interest in many of my patients in learning about holistic methods of healing. […]
Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain – Can acupuncture help with my foot pain?
Plantar fasciitis, ankle sprain, ankle injury, Achilles heel tendinopathy, peroneal tendinitis are all common types of foot and ankle injuries. Acupuncture is frequently used as an adjunct to support healing and pain control in these circumstances. Most often patients will seek an acupuncturist when their foot pain has reached a more chronic or severe level […]
What’s the Point of Acupuncture Points?
About the Author: Zhiling Trowbridge MD has been providing acupuncture to the community of Grand Rapids, MI since 2016. She received her medical degree at Wayne State University. She is board certified in family medicine. She studied and taught acupuncture through the Harvard Structural Acupuncture Program. She is also certified in acupuncture from the Helms […]
Meridians the Energetic Channels of the Body [How Does Acupuncture Work Series]
I often get asked by many people including friends, family, patients. How does acupuncture work? Or does acupuncture really work? I will be posting periodically on this topic and hopefully can provide you with some more insight on this fascinating topic about this ancient form of healing, from both a traditional and modern point of […]
Does acupuncture help with neuropathy?
What is neuropathy? Neuropathy occurs when part of your nervous system has been damaged or some other miscommunication has occurred between the peripheral and central nervous system. Dysfunctions can occur at the level of the peripheral nerve, spinal cord, and or the brain. It can cause a sensation of numbness, tingling, or pain. It can […]
