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Twins Have an Acupuncturist and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Wait… the Minnesota Twins Have an Acupuncturist? What For? More than you’d think. Hi, I’m Nikki Vanecek, and I’ve been part of the Minnesota Twins’ medical team for the past five years. When people hear that I practice acupuncture for a Major League Baseball team, they usually raise an eyebrow. Acupuncture? For baseball players? What could they possibly need that for? The answer is simple: everything. I wasn’t just hired as a sports acupuncturist. I’m a Traditional Chinese Me
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Stay Merry and Calm: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Ease Holiday Stress
By integrating TCM into your routine, you can navigate the holidays with greater peace and resilience.
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Late Summer in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Seasonal Support For Your Health and Wellness
Understanding late summer through the lens of TCM can offer valuable insights into maintaining balance and health.
Sep 12, 20246 min read
What Do The Twins Use Acupuncture For? Wonder No More!
Professional athletes and performers use it for pain, sleep, stress, anxiety, digestive issues, hormonal balance, and more.
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Herbs Can Help Your Body Heal After Injury!
Acupuncture, massage, and herbs can help your body heal after injury!
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Is Acupuncture Safe to Do With Fertility Treatments?
Is Acupuncture safe to do with IUI/IVF?
YES! In fact, more and more providers are recommending it! Here's why!
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Wait, Acupuncturists Don't Hate Western Medicine?
This question comes up in almost every conversation I have when I tell someone that I am an Acupuncturist.
The answer is: Absolutely not!
Apr 8, 20242 min read
The Power of Collaborative Care: How it Benefits Everyone!
EastWest - Bridging the gap between Eastern and Western Medicine for the benefit of EVERYONE! EastWest Acupuncture is collaborative...
Feb 15, 20242 min read
How does daily anxiety affect your sleep and weight gain?
First, what is daily anxiety? Many people do not realize what daily anxiety is because they are just used to how they “normally feel”....
May 10, 20232 min read
Spring Has (Finally) Sprung, and So Have Seasonal Allergies!
Spring is here and allergies are in the air. Seasonal allergies are caused by the body's hypersensitivity to substances in our...
May 3, 20232 min read
A TCM Look at Early Spring: Why Am I Feeling So Crabby and Stuck?
Spring is the time of year when we think about spring cleaning, renewal, and the beginning of new growth. It is also known as the season...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
News Flash, Coming in Hot!
All people go through a form of Menopause! We have all heard of women and the struggles of menopause, but there is research out that...
Feb 8, 20233 min read
One Acupuncture Treatment Will Fix Me, Right?
Part of our job as healthcare providers is helping to set realistic expectations for your progress. This can sometimes be challenging...
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Slow Cooker Congee (Dr. Kerry's Favorite!)
Slow Cooker Congee Recipe Congee (a kind of rice porridge) is one of my absolute favorite TCM foods. It’s easy to digest, super...
Dec 29, 20222 min read
What does Traditional Chinese Medicine tell us about Autumn?
The leaves are beautiful, the temperatures are getting cooler, and a LOT of transitioning is happening! Autumn is associated with the...
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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