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Acupuncture BLOG Digestion Digestive Disorders

Five Reasons Acupuncture Helps Digestive Function

Digestion is an incredibly complex task the body performs on a daily basis.  For as many foods there are, there are equally as many effects they can have on the body.  So much so that nearly 70 million people in the US along are effected by a digestive disorder of some kind or another. Traditional […]

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Herbal Tonics for Digestion

  Did you know that 74% of Americans have digestive disorders?  These range from excess gas, pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or some mix of all. The reasons why are varied but most come down to stress, lifestyle and food choices. The majority of patients actually don’t even report it to their doctors because they think […]

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Acupuncture BLOG Headaches/Migraines

Can I Treat Migraines With Acupuncture? Absolutely.

  Did you know that migraines affect nearly 50 million Americans?  Leading to billions in lost productivity not to mention the debilitating effects on peoples’ lives. They are somewhat of a mystery to the medical world and the pharmaceutical options are not ideal.  Migraines can last from hours to days and triggers are many. While […]

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Not All Headaches Are Created Equally

Headaches are unfortunately something that most Americans suffer from on a regular basis.  Luckily, with some lifestyle changes and acupuncture chronic headaches and even migraines can be kept under control.   Headaches can be broken down into 4 primary types: Tension Cluster Sinus (this is the kind I get when Im not careful!) Migraine  There […]

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New Year, New Me and MOST Importantly a new YOU!

New Year, New EVERYTHING New Office Did you hear the news? After 10 years in an integrative practice environment, I have opened up my own practice and moved to the heart of Banker’s Hill. Now you can create customized appointments for whatever you need, in a quiet and serene private practice environment, even on weekends and […]

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Acupuncture BLOG Depression Traditional Chinese Medicine

Seasonal Affective Disorder.. Turn That Frown Upside Down

  SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder is a worldwide phenomena.  Typically its experienced during fall and winter and symptoms range from lethargy, trouble concentrating, depression, negative thoughts and a decrease in social interaction.  Even towards the end of the summer people that suffer from SAD may experience and increase in anxiety as they anticipate an […]

Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM

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