- Baltimore Acupuncture LLC1501 Sulgrave Avenue, Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21209(443) 254-6841 - Testimonials
“When I first started seeing her I had hip pain, groin pain, leg pain and back pain. I had been to see many Doctors who were doing nothing to fix my pain. The only thing they could offer me was pain meds, which I could not take. The relief I got after seeing Lisa was an improvement after being in pain for one year. I thank her for her healing hands, because if it were not for her, I would
... Read more »“On several occasions I felt so worn that I almost decided I would not be able to make it to my appointment. I am glad I did though because she was always able to address my needs for the day and I inevitably left energized, happier, and at peace. The treatments have been a pillar of support and a haven of refuge for me through my difficulties; on both a physical and emotional level.” S.B.
“My treatments allowed me to get past my anger and hurt associated with losing my job, better focus and maintain my good health. I always left my treatment feeling relaxed and confident I could tackle whatever was dealt to me during the week.” K.R.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a form of depression that affects people all throughout the world. Most commonly experienced during fall and winter months, the symptoms of SAD include depression, hypersomnia, lethargy, difficulty concentrating, negative thoughts and decreased social interaction. Higher levels of anxiety are experienced at the end of the summer season as those who suffer from this ailment start to anticipate the coming months of less sunshine and increased symptomatology. continue reading
Walnuts and Your Brain
Many people like to add walnuts to food to add some zest and a little crunchy kick, but walnuts are much more than a flavor additive, as they are chock full of healthy properties and have been used in Asia as an overall health tonic and brain booster for years. Let’s take a nutty look at walnuts. continue reading
The Shen Mind Connection
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at things differently and while it may be a little confusing, there is usually some common ground that can be found upon examination and explanation. One such area is the idea of the mind. The mind in Traditional Chinese Medicine is commonly referred to as the shen. continue reading
Physical Aspects Related to The Lungs
In the world of Traditional Chinese medicine, the lung is probably the organ whose TCM functions overlap the most with its Western functions. Respiration, the immune system and the skin are all systems heavily influenced by the lung, both in acupuncture and in Western medicine. continue reading
Mental and Emotional Aspects of the Lungs
As an acupuncturist, I am constantly assessing. Before my patients answer a single question, I am taking in cues as to what types of imbalances might be going on. In five-element acupuncture, the five major organ systems are the kidney, liver, lung, heart and spleen. When any of these systems are out of balance, certain physical, mental and emotional issues can manifest. Even if you aren’t experiencing a specific health issue, however, you will likely display particular personality traits that fall within these five organ systems. In the five-element world, the lungs are connected to the element of metal. continue reading