Tag Archives: headaches

Three Benefits of Using Acupuncture to Treat Your Migraines

By admin | Published November 22, 2021

Migraine headaches are debilitating for those who suffer from the pain. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, approximately 39 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraine disease. Some migraine studies predict that up to 12% of adults in the U.S. have migraines, with 4 million suffering from chronic migraines. Worldwide, it is estimated that 1 billion men, women,

Posted in Acupuncture, Migraines & Headaches | Also tagged acupuncture, migraines, tcm Comments Off

Acupuncture: The Original Biohack for Migraines

By admin | Published April 20, 2020

Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big dose of patience. So

Posted in Acupuncture, Acupuncture Studies, Migraines, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged acupuncture, anxiety, migraines, research, stress Comments Off

Five Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Migraines

By admin | Published January 21, 2019

Migraine headaches are a bit of mystery to the medical world. This ailment tends to be poorly understood and frequently undiagnosed and under-treated. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, this neurological disease affects nearly 39 million Americans. Migraines are characterized by severe, throbbing pain usually found on only one side of the head. Migraine headaches can also be

Posted in Acupuncture, Headaches/Migraines | Also tagged acupuncture, migraines, pain Comments Off

It’s All In Your Head: Headaches and TCM

By admin | Published January 7, 2019

There are four main types of headache: tension, cluster, sinus and migraine. And, there are varying triggers for these headaches, such as food, stress, hormones, dehydration and weather. Fortunately, eliminating the triggers and finding natural ways to prevent and help an ongoing headache are possible.

Posted in Headaches/Migraines, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged pain, tcm Comments Off

Five Acupuncture Points for Spring

By admin | Published March 5, 2018

Spring is the season of growth, regeneration, increased activity and new beginnings. During the season of spring, people experience many changes. Allergies, high blood pressure, headaches, sinus pain and congestion, anger, irritation and tendon problems are just some of the issues common to the spring months. Many of these problems can be attributed to increased wind in the environment.

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged allergies, anger, congestion, high blood pressure, irritation, sinus pain Comments Off

Click Here To Make Appointment
Latest Articles:
- • Cultivating Defensive Qi to Fight Summer Allergies •
- • 3 Tips for Healthy Summer Fun •
- • A Taste of Summer •
Read all... »

Testimonials

I had always been afraid of needles, but a friend’s astounding success with acupuncture treatments following knee replacement surgery provided the encouragement I needed to try it for chronic sinusitis and relief from foot and hip pain that ended my four-days-per week dancing activities several years ago. Within a few
... Read more »
When I began treatments with Linda at Purple Dragon, I had been dealing with a very stiff neck for about 2 months. I was able to turn it only slightly either to the left or right and was afraid of the cumulative effects on my 66 year old body. I had tried chiropractic, hot packs... Read more »
My family feels very fortunate to have found Linda Phelps and Purple Dragon Healing Arts. My father suffered a massive stroke while visiting Seattle. After reading how beneficial acupuncture can be in the stroke setting, we began our search. Linda graciously traveled to the skilled nursing facility several days a
... Read more »
I just discovered I have been (for the past 2 years plus) at twice the safe recommended daily dose of Dilaudid (80 X stronger than Morphine). 2 acupuncture treatments from Linda, and I am now at the lowest pain level in 16 years! I will be a slave to narcotics
... Read more »
Linda Phelps, LAc, has helped subside my Achilles tendonitis and Plantar fasciitis with acupuncture treatments. The pain in my heels was completely eliminated for several days after treatment, and inflammation went down as well in my Achilles so by body could heal itself. After a few more treatments I am
... Read more »
Linda has such a soothing bedside manner. She is very open, asks questions and really listens to what you have to say. It is easy to relax because you just feel so comfortable around her. With the main thing I asked her to focus on, I felt an immediate change, and it stayed
... Read more »
I have a history of suffering severe motion sickness. Thanks to Linda’s treatment, I was able to comfortably attend a family wedding aboard a rented yacht. I even took a few turns around the dance floor without any nausea or dizziness. It was amazing!

– J.G., Richardson, TX

While helping lift a piano onto a stage, I suffered severe back pain and was taking pain medication. After acupuncture treatments by Linda, I did not have any pain and have not taken pain killers since. I would never have believed that acupuncture could work so well and so fast.

-N.E.,
... Read more »
Leave your name and email address here to receive a FREE copy of Linda's e-book, How To Thrive In The Modern World: A Layperson's Guide to Chinese Medicine, and be added to our mailing list for news & updates.
Email Address

First Name
Rehab therapy for Linda's husband's paralysis

Click the Donate button to contribute to Linda's husband's rehab therapy for strokes and spinal cord injury