Alternative health Archives - Zenith Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine | Columbia, MD

Breathe Easy: Acupuncture for Respiratory Health

Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used for centuries to support overall well-being, including respiratory health. With conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergies, and even post-viral lung issues on the rise, many people are turning to acupuncture as a complementary therapy to ease symptoms and improve lung function. But how exactly does acupuncture support respiratory health? Understanding [...]

By Kathryn Nemirovsky|2025-03-04T07:01:28-08:00March 4th, 2025|Acupuncture, Alternative health, Chinese Medicine, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic health, Respiratory Health, Seasonal health, Traditional Chinese Medicine|0 Comments

A Good Gut Feeling: Acupuncture For Digestive Health

Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used for thousands of years to promote overall wellness and treat various health conditions. One area where acupuncture has shown significant benefits is digestive health. Whether you suffer from bloating, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or other gastrointestinal issues, acupuncture may offer relief by addressing the root causes and restoring balance within the [...]

By Kathryn Nemirovsky|2025-03-03T08:04:01-08:00February 12th, 2025|Acupuncture, Alternative health, Chinese Medicine, Digestive Health, Health, Holistic health, Seasonal health|0 Comments

The Energy of Autumn

As the long, hot, damp days of summer come to a close, we can see the shifting of light in the sky and the newly-crisp winds stirring the season’s first fallen leaves. As we move from a more yang time of year - characterized by many hours of bright sunlight and increased physical activity - to that which is more yin in nature, our energy [...]

By Kathryn Nemirovsky|2025-03-03T08:07:03-08:00September 9th, 2015|Acupuncture, Alternative health, Chinese Medicine, Health, Holistic health, Seasonal health|0 Comments

Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

As the warmer weather draws us outdoors, we can’t help but notice the vast array of colors, textures, fragrances and forms of the summer garden. But much more than just providing beauty and pleasure for our senses, these wonders of nature also have powerful medicinal properties, some of which have been used for healing for thousands of years. The Chinese Materia Medica (compendium of [...]

By Kathryn Nemirovsky|2025-03-03T08:10:06-08:00June 22nd, 2015|Acupuncture, Alternative health, Chinese Medicine, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine|0 Comments

Treating Lyme Disease with Chinese Medicine

At last, winter is over! Time to dust off the hiking shoes and get outside! But before we embark upon our outdoor activities, we should exercise caution. Maryland has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country. And spring can be a particularly dangerous time for insect-born illnesses such as Lyme, as ticks become active when the temperatures rise above 45 degrees [...]

By Kathryn Nemirovsky|2025-03-03T08:13:33-08:00April 30th, 2015|Acupuncture, Alternative health, Chinese Medicine, Health, Holistic health, Lyme Disease|0 Comments