Nicole Noles CollinsMay 23, 20204 minChinese Medicine is more than just needlesSay the word acupuncture, and immediately many people conjure up an image of pincushion patients with needles sticking out of them from...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 23, 20203 minAuricular medicine offers needle-free acupuncture on the goWhat’s the No. 1 comment I hear when I tell people I practice acupuncture? “I hate needles.” Aside from the fact that many of these same...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 23, 20202 minThe tongue tells tales of your current healthGo ahead, stick your tongue out at me. I won’t be offended. Didn’t brush your tongue? Even better. A patient’s tongue doesn’t lie; it...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 23, 20205 minGreen tea has good science to support health benefitsTea isn’t just for scones and English breakfasts. This beverage, steeped in history and ritual (pun intended) is the subject of daily...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20203 minTai chi can tip the scales of balance back in your favorExercise is the second pillar in the five pillars of health in Chinese medicine. The fact that it ranks second out of five (diet,...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20203 minAddressing pain with the five pillars of Chinese MedicinePain is usually an unwelcome visitor. Whether pain is a short- or long-term guest in your life, by addressing your health issues with the...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20204 minLosing weight with Chinese MedicineA frequent question I hear from patients is, “Can acupuncture help with weight loss?” The short answer is yes, but it’s not an instant,...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20204 minKick your butts to the curbNow is always the best time to quit smoking. Chinese medicine can help kick your butts to the curb and mitigate the oxidative damage that...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20204 minChinese Medicine can help you recover from shinglesShingles is the term used to describe a contagious recurrence of the herpes zoster virus that manifests with intense pain and a...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20205 minHow I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane IrmaIn 2017, Southwest Florida braced for impact from Hurricane Irma. I was on medical leave from my newspaper job as well as my acupuncture...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20202 minThree ways to help you stop smoking with acupunctureStop smoking today! Acupuncture can help kick your butts to the curb and mitigate the oxidative damage that smoking causes. There are...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20202 minRosemary for restoring your hairRosemary is for remembrance — but it's also for restoring your hair thickness and color. Whether you are battling a bald spot on top of...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20203 minEmu oil helps my pyoderma facialeMany people just assume that professionals in the health care field have cured all their own health problems. That's not always the case,...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20201 minDo I need acupuncture?Laughter is the best medicine. But your health concerns are no laughing matter. Call me and find out if acupuncture can help you today!
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20203 minEssential oils to help dementia and Alzheimer's patientsLet's make it clear right now - no essential oil will cure Alzheimer's disease or dementia. However, there is scientific literature...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20203 minSuggested safety guidelines for Florida beachgoers who get acupuncture during red tide outbreaksSeveral cases of necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, have been spiking in different areas of Florida for several...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20202 minCBD oil and seborrheic keratosisYou know how minor health issues have a way of sneaking up on you? One of mine was a grayish looking wart that had popped up on my face...
Nicole Noles CollinsMay 22, 20203 minDiet and supplements for pyoderma facialeIf you're suffering from pyoderma faciale, the most severe form of rosacea, I've noticed from personal experience that diet is the No. 1...