Dr. Riley Smith
The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything. As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to […]
Its probably no surprise that 80% of all people will experience severe low back pain at some point in their lives. Conventional medical treatment is costly and often times ineffective. Thousands of studies have shown how acupuncture can treat and often alleviate both chronic and acute low back pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain in the heel. It happens when the thick band of tissue that is located across the bottom of the foot, connecting to your heel bone and your toes becomes inflamed. Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis You will know if you have plantar fasciitis […]
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that disrupts normal function of the epithelial cells in the body. Epithelial cells line the passageways of many of our vital organs, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, reproductive system and the skin. Those who have cystic fibrosis have a defective gene that impairs epithelial cell function. This can lead […]
How Gratitude Can Affect The Heart and Molecular Structure Of The Brain We’ve all heard of the positive effects of gratitude, but did you know that being grateful has the power to biologically alter the human heart and the molecular structure of the brain? In western society, we must cultivate gratitude, unlike in other countries […]
8 Mantras To Stop Taking Things Personally Taking things personally is something we all do whether we know it or not. The truth is not everything people say and do is directed towards us or is about us. Whether someone insults us or says something great about us is more a comment on them […]
Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States today. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease it means their own immune system is attacking the body and altering or destroying the tissues. Autoimmune diseases include things like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, pernicious anemia, […]
What Is Upper Crossed Syndrome? Upper crossed syndrome is when the muscles in the upper region of the body (neck, chest and shoulders) have become deformed and tightened. Specifically the upper trapezius which becomes strained and overactive while the muscles surrounding it become over-weakened. Causes Of Upper Crossed Syndrome Forward head posture […]
How do you set up a life you don’t need to escape from? “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin Now, if you follow me on social media hint: @acupunctureriley — you KNOW that I love to vacation. […]
ACL Tears Are More Common in Women The Men Female athletes have a higher risk of tearing or injuring their ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) why is that? Females are 2 to 10 times more likely to injure their ACL in comparison to their male counterparts. We aren’t exactly sure why this is the case, […]