Acupressure for PMS by Grace Ganel, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., C.Z.B. Many of my clients who menstruate report improvements in their menstrual cycles after they start acupuncture. One of my favorite acupuncture studies is actually an acupressure study! The researchers found that acupressure is associated with decreased PMS symptoms and increased quality of life. Read on to learn more about acupressure for PMS. What points do you press for PMS? The participants in the study learned to p

Acupuncture for Allergies by Grace Ganel, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., C.Z.B. Did you know that acupuncture is a good support for folks with allergies? Spring is here, and with it many folks experience worse allergy symptoms. Itchy nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing are all symptoms of allergic rhinitis (basically, allergic inflammation of the nasal passages). In 2012, 30.2% of Americans reported allergy-related nasal symptoms in the last twelve months. In other words, if you suffer with n