Beth Dorsey, Acupuncturist Soquel

Managing Irregular or Painful Menstrual Cycles Without Relying on Birth Control Pills

Managing Irregular or Painful Menstrual Cycles Without Relying on Birth Control Pills

At Points for Wellness, we understand the complexities of women’s health and the importance of addressing the root causes of menstrual irregularities. Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and functional medicine are at the core of our approach to holistic healing, offering natural and effective alternatives to hormonal birth control. Let’s start with a simple question: Do you […]

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Common Causes of PMS

Common Causes of PMS

At Points for Wellness, Beth and Olivia are committed to providing comprehensive care, utilizing the full range of their expertise in Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and herbal remedies to help you achieve optimal health. Do you experience these symptoms like clockwork every month? Mood swings Food cravings Irritability Anxiety or depression Bloating Excess fatigue Difficulty

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Pain Awareness Month: Reclaim Your Freedom from Pain with Acupuncture

September is Pain Awareness Month. It’s a time dedicated to recognizing the impact of chronic pain and exploring effective solutions. From back pain and neck pain to sciatica and knee pain, millions of people today struggle with some discomfort that disrupts their daily lives. Pain in the body, be it mild or severe, drains the

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Understanding the Ovarian – Adrenal – Thyroid (OAT) Axis

At Points for Wellness, our practitioners specialize in providing comprehensive care through acupuncture, Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and herbal remedies. A key area of focus is the Ovarian-Adrenal-Thyroid (OAT) axis, which plays a critical role in hormonal health. The OAT axis involves the adrenal glands, thyroid, and ovaries, all of which influence each other. When

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PCOS

PCOS Awareness: Understanding the Hormonal Disorder Many Silently Battle

September is PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, awareness month – an attempt to raise awareness and promote education on the hormonal health issue that so many silently struggle with. Unfortunately PCOS is largely misunderstood and often goes both undiagnosed and untreated.  As PCOS Awareness Month unfolds this September, it’s a perfect time to become educated on

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The Secret Magic of Castor Oil Therapy

the secret sauce…  Castor oil therapy has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate blood flow and improve circulation, promote healing, and reduce inflammation. Castor oil comes from India’s native Castor seed (ricinus communis) and is pressed into a healing and multibenefit oil. It is a relatively simple therapeutic method

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