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Suffer from seasonal allergies? You’re not alone. Tens of millions of Americans experience allergies in the springtime. Louisville is consistently home to some of the highest rates of seasonal allergies in the nation, thanks to its high pollen counts, humidity levels, rainfall, geographic location, and other factors. In fact, Louisville’s pollen counts are almost alwaysRead more

It’s no secret that women’s health concerns are often downplayed in the doctor’s office, chalked up as “psychosomatic” or “normal” pain. On average, women wait 18 minutes longer to receive pain medicine in the ER for the same conditions as men. A 2018 survey of 2,468 women suffering from chronic pain found that 83% feltRead more

Most of us can remember learning about the “body system” in elementary school. We learned that cells are the building blocks of tissues, which form organs, then whole organ systems. We learned about the digestive system, of the gall bladder and stomach and large intestines; the respiratory system, of lungs and trachea and the nasalRead more

Did you know that there are over 200 acupoints in the ear? While this little organ may seem like a strange candidate for treatment, acupuncture of the ear (auricular acupuncture) can actually be used to treat a variety of unrelated conditions, from pain to anxiety to substance abuse.  When used in conjunction with other acupointsRead more

Sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, is a very common source of debilitating leg pain. Caused by irritation, compression, or inflammation to the sciatic nerve, this condition is characterized by discomfort and numbness that stretches up into the back, buttock, and down the side of the leg. People often describe “a constant burning sensation” or “sharpRead more

Dry needling and acupuncture may seem very similar. They both involve the insertion of long, thin needles into points along the body. They are also both used to treat a number of different medical conditions. However, as practices, they really couldn’t be more different. While acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treatRead more

Many people who were diagnosed with Covid-19 report negative symptoms that linger long after contracting the virus. Known as Covid “Long-Haulers,” these people have endured chronic, life-altering symptoms for months, despite the fact that some of them initially had mild cases or even no symptoms of Covid-19! Over a year and a half into theRead more

Happy September! The weather is getting milder, schools are opening back up… whether we like it or not, summer seems to be drawing to a close. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, the last thing most of us are thinking about is allergies! However, if you tend to suffer from seasonal allergies, brace yourselfRead more

Inflammation. It seems like a health buzzword these days, thrown around to describe just about anything. But it’s no wonder why. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to a vast number of acute and chronic conditions, from a tiny papercut to an autoimmune disorder like Lyme’s Disease. While it’s easy to label inflammation as entirelyRead more

Insomnia is one of the most common disorders in the world, found in over 40% of adults. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the night, and having poor quality sleep. These symptoms leech over into the daytime hours, causing daytime sleepiness, poor memory, weak attention span, irritability, anxiety, depression, and otherRead more