Vitalichi Acupuncture

Say the word acupuncture, and immediately many people conjure up an image of pincushion patients with needles sticking out of them from...

What’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...

Go 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...

Tea isn’t just for scones and English breakfasts. This beverage, steeped in history and ritual (pun intended) is the subject of daily...

Exercise is the second pillar in the five pillars of health in Chinese medicine. The fact that it ranks second out of five (diet,...

Pain is usually an unwelcome visitor. Whether pain is a short- or long-term guest in your life, by addressing your health issues with the...

A frequent question I hear from patients is, “Can acupuncture help with weight loss?” The short answer is yes, but it’s not an instant,...

Now is always the best time to quit smoking. Chinese medicine can help kick your butts to the curb and mitigate the oxidative damage that...

Shingles is the term used to describe a contagious recurrence of the herpes zoster virus that manifests with intense pain and a...

In 2017, Southwest Florida braced for impact from Hurricane Irma. I was on medical leave from my newspaper job as well as my acupuncture...

Stop smoking today! Acupuncture can help kick your butts to the curb and mitigate the oxidative damage that smoking causes. There are...

Rosemary is for remembrance — but it's also for restoring your hair thickness and color. Whether you are battling a bald spot on top of...

Many people just assume that professionals in the health care field have cured all their own health problems. That's not always the case,...

Laughter is the best medicine. But your health concerns are no laughing matter. Call me and find out if acupuncture can help you today!

Let's make it clear right now - no essential oil will cure Alzheimer's disease or dementia. However, there is scientific literature...

Several cases of necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, have been spiking in different areas of Florida for several...

You 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...

If you're suffering from pyoderma faciale, the most severe form of rosacea, I've noticed from personal experience that diet is the No. 1...