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Are you struggling with anxiety and seeking natural ways to alleviate your symptoms in Asheville, NC? Integrating acupressure, essential oils, and stone medicine could offer you the holistic relief you need. In this blog, we'll explore how these methods can work together to reduce anxiety and improve your overall well-being.

By integrating self-acupressure, essential oils, and stone medicine into your daily routine, you can create a powerful, holistic approach to support your immune system. These practices not only boost physical health but also enhance emotional and spiritual well-being, offering a balanced path to overall health.

Holistic coaching, at its core, is about nurturing every aspect of a person’s life to help them achieve optimal health and well-being. By focusing on the whole person, holistic coaching supports individuals in becoming their healthiest, happiest, and most fulfilled selves.

Taking care of yourself is not just a luxury; it's a necessity.

Incorporating self-care routines into your monthly schedule can have profound effects on your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. One of the most effective self-care practices you can adopt is regular acupuncture sessions. Think of it as a monthly “tune-up” for your body, ensuring everything is running smoothly.

Prostate health is a significant concern for many men, especially as they age. In Asheville, NC, and the wider Western North Carolina (WNC) area, holistic and alternative treatments like acupuncture are gaining popularity for their potential benefits in prostate health. This ancient practice, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a natural approach to maintaining and improving prostate function. In this blog post, we'll explore how acupuncture can support prostate health with evidence-based insights and why you should consider receiving acupuncture from Dr. Krystal Kinnunen at Asheville Integrative Acupuncture.

For many new mothers, struggling with low breast milk supply can be a significant source of stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that acupuncture offers a natural and effective method to stimulate milk production. By targeting specific acupuncture points, practitioners can promote the flow of vital energy or "Qi" through the body's meridians, which can lead to an increase in prolactin production—the hormone directly responsible for milk supply.

Have you been soaking up the summer sun? Summertime is filled with adventure, fun, and lots of outdoor activities. However, nothing can put a damper on your summer plans quite like a cold.

Surprisingly, summer colds are just as common as those in the winter months, but can feel even more annoying when you'd rather be outside enjoying the weather.

Have you ever heard people talking about acupuncture and say it is all a placebo or fake? Maybe you have heard people calling it “woo-woo”. The truth is, acupuncture is an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM has been used for thousands of years to treat a multitude of symptoms and issues. Even though this ancient practice is rising in popularity and acceptance in the Western medical world, there are still many myths and misconceptions floating around.

Adrenal fatigue is a common yet often overlooked condition that affects many individuals in Asheville, NC, and beyond. It results from prolonged stress leading to the adrenal glands' diminished ability to function properly, causing symptoms like chronic tiredness, body aches, and even mood swings. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical practice, offers a promising solution to this modern issue.

This blog talks about the beautiful group When Women Come to Pray. This is a circle of presence, trust and support to empower women, to uplift our spirits, and to feel the ancient ways of harmony. We gather two times weekly to read prayers and blessings from all traditions, hold each other in all cycles of life and offer prayers to the world. This is a simple, accessible and underground way to rebuild the paradigm of our world.

In today's world, the importance of men taking care of their physical and emotional health often goes unspoken. Cultural norms and societal expectations often discourage men from addressing their health needs. Not just physically, but emotionally as well. There are many stereotypes and expectations that encourage men to be self-reliant and stoic in regard to their health and wellness. These pressures can lead men to ignore symptoms or avoid seeking help, resulting in preventable health issues.

TCM offers a holistic perspective on health, emphasizing balance and natural rhythms in the body. One of the intriguing concepts is the idea that women's lives are marked by 7-year cycles. These cycles reflect physical, emotional, and spiritual changes that align with natural patterns observed over millennia. Understanding these cycles can provide insights into the dynamic nature of a woman's life journey.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, diversity, and the journey of self-acceptance. In honor of this special time, we’re focusing on a topic close to many of our hearts: the unique fertility journeys within the LGBTQ+ community.

Today, we’re exploring how acupuncture can be a supportive and empowering tool in this process.

You do not have to travel across the country to experience the gift of rest. The gift of slowing down. Wherever you are, that medicine can be. If you are open to receiving the gift of rest, I invite you to come and rest on the acupuncture table. Slow down for self care, sink deep into relaxation, and leave feeling rejuvenated. Let our clinic be your own sanctuary for peace. Come and get your own dose of Polynesian Paralysis in the mountains of NC!

When I went to acupuncturist school, I was classically trained by an 88th generation Daoist Priest, Dr. Jeffrey Yuen. In this blog, I will be discussing what it means to be classically trained in Chinese Medicine, as well as describing the spiritual aspects of this ancient practice.

Picture having a compassionate, knowledgeable guide to help you navigate this intricate journey. One who not only addresses the physical aspects, but sees you as a whole, unique being, not just another fertility case. Nourishing a healthy cycle is an everyday thing and everyone has their own personal cycle blueprint that requires an individualized plan. This is where Fertility Coaching steps in, offering a holistic approach to your wellness and vitality.

Numerous studies have investigated the efficacy of acupuncture for low back pain, with many showing positive results. A meta-analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2012 found that acupuncture is effective for treating chronic low back pain and is a reasonable referral option. Additionally, the American College of Physicians recommends acupuncture as a non-pharmacological treatment option for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain.

At Asheville Integrative Acupuncture, we believe that radiant health starts with radical self care. Self Care is what it’s all about! We can only serve from a full cup. If your inner temple is strong and vibrant, then everyone in your life benefits. Radiant Women’s Health is all about honoring your bodie’s changes and needs, while supporting them in a loving way. Women are like the moon, our bodies going through different phases throughout our lifetimes. When we know how to support these phases, we can live our healthiest lives!

In this blog, I want to talk about grief and grief support. Grief is universally something we all will face in our lifetime. I believe that knowing how to support grief both for yourself and others is an important way to make an impact on the collective. May we all lift each other up into light and love.

Explore breech pregnancy solutions with acupuncture and moxibustion. Learn how these holistic therapies can encourage optimal baby positioning and enhance pregnancy wellness.

What exactly are the symptoms of Long Covid and how can acupuncture help? Read on to learn more.

Our primary aim is to assist you in achieving a successful pregnancy and welcoming a healthy baby into your life. However, our support doesn't end there; we also offer Postpartum Acupuncture as an essential part of our care.

For thousands of years, people have used acupuncture to help treat eye problems. Today, it can be a helpful way to protect your eyes if you have conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eyes, or cataracts.

Acupuncture offers a wealth of benefits. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine respectively can contribute to the prevention of colds and the flu by enhancing the immune system through the precise insertion of needles into specific points along the body's energy meridians.

Around 20% of women in the U.S. have trouble getting pregnant after a year of trying, which is considered as infertility. If this sounds like you or if you're just hoping to boost your chances of having a baby sooner, you might be curious about giving acupuncture a shot. But the big question is, does it really help? And if so, how and when's the best time to try it?

In this article we will discuss how acupuncture helps maintain optimum health, which chronic diseases you can avoid with prevenative acupuncture care, and where you can go to find the best care in Western North Carolina. 

Studies have shown that those suffering with Endometriosis who received acupuncture during the time of the study reported less pain.

Emerging evidence suggests that individuals experiencing the challenging and persistent symptoms of Long COVID may find relief through acupuncture treatments.

The past three years have been challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting millions of lives in various ways. In search of peace and relief from persistent stress and discomfort, many are turning to acupuncture, an ancient practice with a history that spans thousands of years.