Starfire Herbs and Acupuncture

02/09/2026

When we were preparing for tough exams in Acupuncture school, many of us would do exactly this!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14XmwVvYcQk/

12/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17nUGWFLK1/

Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.

10/31/2025

Atorvastatin being voluntarily recalled because during storage an ingredient becomes carcogenic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drugmakers have recalled more than a half-million bottles of the blood pressure medication prazosin hydrochloride over concerns it may include a cancer-causing chemical.

10/25/2025

Another Egg recall, which likely needs to be paid attention to.

Hundreds of thousands of cartons, equating to more than 6 million eggs, have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

10/05/2025

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/125580252

Acupuncture may ease chronic lower back pain in older adults more effectively than standard care, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.

09/14/2025

There are apparently multiple healing benefits of "pumpkin spice", that I am happy to share!

Pumpkin spice is more than a fall flavor. Learn what’s really in the blend—cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves—and how each spice benefits your health.

01/11/2025

I have been told about these Grounding Sheets just recently, and am curious to know if anyone else has had good (or bad) experiences with these?

Do you spend the whole night flipping and flopping, only to wake up feeling like you never really slept? Are you dealing with ongoing pain, inflammation, or stress that stops you from getting the solid, restful sleep you need?

10/06/2024

https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/oct/02/birchstone-hopes-to-bridge-the-gap-clinic-in-vancouver-will-offer-mental-health-urgent-care-starting-this-month/

A person experiencing a mental health crisis often needs more support than a visit to the emergency room. A family of therapists in Vancouver aims to be that additional resource.

05/06/2024

Acupuncture can have amazing restorative effects for post-stroke return of function. Ideally the treatments begin immediately after release from the hospital, but up to 6 weeks later can have nearly as many positive outcomes when done in conjunction with physical therapy and/or Tai Chi. After 6-9 months, only pain relief is likely.

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04/20/2024

https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20240419/quite-a-bit-of-data-support-acupuncture-for-pain-management

Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for several types of pain, according to a speaker at the annual ACP Internal Medicine Meeting. Astrid Pujari, MD, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, discussed acupuncture as a &ldq...

04/12/2024

Spring is my favorite time of year for oh so many reasons - wildflowers, sunshine, gentle breezes, renewed hope and vitality, and longer days - to name a few. However, for many, myself included, spring also comes with one very unfortunate downside: pollen season. “Allergies are the 6th leading cau...

02/13/2024

Apparently there's a LIsteria concern with a few Trader Joes and Costco dairy products, and a few more just got added to the list:

Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination.