Health News & Articles

We will be updating our Health News and Articles section often to keep our patients, friends, and colleagues up to date on recent studies, new developments, and do-it-yourself techniques to stay healthy!

Most people are familiar with the use of acupuncture in managing pain, but it is also very effective for endocrine, circulatory, and systematic disorders. Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of the following conditions, and is always undergoing continued [...]

Feelings of anxiety, worry, and fear related to significant and challenging events are justified and very common. Anxiety becomes a problem when emotional reactions are out of proportion with what might be “normally” expected in a situation, and when symptoms interfere with a person’s daily functioning or sleep patterns. Mild anxiety leaves a person feeling [...]

“I had been suffering with severe migraine headaches on a daily basis before coming to see Robin. I was very skeptical about acupuncture when I started treatment, but now I am a believer and would recommend acupuncture to anyone that has migraine headaches!” –N.S. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe [...]

Lupus, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Crohn’s disease, you may have heard of these conditions, but do you know what they have in common? They are all types of autoimmune diseases and they are all lifelong conditions. Approximately 50 million Americans are living with an autoimmune disease. If you are facing one of these conditions, you know how [...]

Insomnia is one of Robin M. Douglas, AP’s specialties. She has helped many in returning to restful nights.  You settle into a warm, relaxing bed, close your eyes and nothing happens. You just can’t fall asleep. Hours go by and you are still awake. The next day you feel tired, grouchy and are unable to focus. [...]

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Ponte Vedra Relay for Life event on 4/21/2012, and everyone who got Acupuncture for Charity! Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used effectively in many stages of cancer. From reducing the harmful side effects of treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, to stimulating the immune [...]

Happy Chinese New Year 2012! Here is a fun forecast for YEAR OF THE DRAGON: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/21/feng-shui-2012-forecast/

We all have stressful events happen in our lives, and every person copes with stress and traumatic events in different ways at varying rates. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition in which an affected person may experience memory, emotional, intellectual, or nervous system complications in response to a traumatic experience. Acupuncture is [...]

As the days get cooler many people are susceptible to nasal congestion, headaches, and allergies.  Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine help to clear the sinus passages and resolve mucus, as well as strengthen the immunity to prevent problems from returning.  This article offers examples of how an Acupuncture Physician may go about treating sinus problems:  http://www.naturalnews.com/031166_Traditional_Chinese_Medicine_sinuses.html

We have all learned that we need about eight 8oz glasses of water a day, but how many of us actually get that much? Many of my patients admit to barely getting any water throughout the day, or they tell me “I don’t like it.” In Chinese medicine, we strive to bring the body back [...]

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine does wonders for all kinds of mental and emotional concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, anger,  insomnia, etc. Here is an article discussing a study where the use of only 1 point in the ear was used to treat anxiety. Just think of what a whole treatment complete with body points and [...]