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Physical Health
Ongoing Information and research studies related to maintaining our physical health from both an eastern and western medicine perspective.


Book Review – Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
It always sounds like new age “woo-woo” when someone says that our thoughts determine our physical health. But what if science could...
Heather Sullivan
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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The Neurophysiology Mechanisms of Acupuncture. How the heck does it work?
Over the past 50+ years, America has been progressively introduced to acupuncture. At first, it was viewed as fringe medicine with the...
Heather Sullivan
Aug 22, 20235 min read
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Meditation Part 1 – What Science Says
Throughout recent decades, the concept of meditation has become more popular in mainstream as a form of therapy. Yet, most people who...
Heather Sullivan
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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Introducing Our Metabolic Detox Program!
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you eating right and exercising and still not seeing the results of your hard work...
Heather Sullivan
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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East Meets West - Healing the body through Chinese and Functional Medicine
One of the greatest gifts the Chinese culture has ever given the world is their herbal therapy. Health-conscious Americans are always...
Heather Sullivan
Dec 30, 20212 min read
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Ear Acupuncture Therapy
There are times when Sullivan Acupuncture comes across patients who either want extra help in the form of take-home acupressure therapy...
Heather Sullivan
Dec 30, 20212 min read
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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA) has been used by women in China to keep their skin youthful and vibrant since the Song Dynasty (960...
Heather Sullivan
Aug 12, 20212 min read
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Why Acupuncture Works For Pain – Chronic and Acute
As an acupuncturist entering her 10th year in practice, I am absolutely amazed at the number of patients I have helped in a way no other...
Heather Sullivan
Jul 18, 20194 min read
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Acupuncture and Frozen Shoulder – The Treatment No One Talks About
As an acupuncturist, there are certain conditions that I treat really well and frozen shoulder is one of them. It is both exciting to...
Heather Sullivan
Jul 16, 20192 min read
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Acupuncture and Period Pain
Period cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, is one of the most common gynecological conditions seen in an OB/GYN clinic. Dysmenorrhea is...
Heather Sullivan
Jun 18, 20192 min read
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Treating Stubborn Headaches and Migraines with Acupuncture
There are more than 3 million U.S cases of migraines every year with even more countless cases of mild-to-moderate headaches. It is no...
Heather Sullivan
Jun 10, 20192 min read
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Whole Food Plant-Based Diet - The New Revolution
Thanks to such pioneers like Dr. Michael Gregor and Dr. Esselstyn, the plant-based diet is becoming popular. But what is the plant-based...
Heather Sullivan
Jan 10, 20182 min read
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Nipping Colds and Flus In The Bud With Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine is the oldest, consistent medicine in the world. Its main focus is on prevention, but can also treat more acute issues. ...
Heather Sullivan
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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Healing Sciatica with Acupuncture
Sciatica affects over 3 million people a year and is one of the most common lower back problems to date. Pain usually originates in the...
Heather Sullivan
Jan 9, 20182 min read
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Bell's Palsy and Acupuncture
Bell’s Palsy is a very mysterious onset of facial paralysis that causes one side of the face to droop. For now, the medical community...
Heather Sullivan
Dec 28, 20172 min read
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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture - Read What All The Buzz Is About!
cxZCx "Heather’s training and technique make facial rejuvenation using acupuncture a must for anyone who would like a more healthy and...
Heather Sullivan
Oct 16, 20173 min read
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Chinese Medicine is the Longest Running Research Study in History
For 40 years now, Chinese Medicine has been met with skepticism in American society. (Note - I say American because European society has...
Heather Sullivan
Jul 11, 20172 min read
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