Blue House Acupuncture & Herbs

07/13/2026

Neosporin, doesn’t clearly beat plain Vaseline on infection rates while adding real allergy risk. Shiunko is an accessible topical actively pushing the biology of repair forward, with mechanistic and preliminary clinical evidence to back it up.

https://bluehouseclinic.com/shiunko-vs-neosporin/

06/06/2026

"Acupuncture seems to be effective in treating several cardiac arrhythmias..."

Cardiac arrhythmias increase mortality and diminish quality of life. Several online databases were searched to produce relevant articles examining the effectiveness of acupuncture on cardiac arrhythmias. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Eastern medicine to treat multiple medical c...

06/04/2026

https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/home/PressRelease/5281

Some sugar substitutes linked to faster cognitive decline

Learn to effectively advocate on behalf of neurologists and their patients, and access AAN position and policy statements.

06/01/2026

"Modern research and ancient wisdom both point to the same conclusion: acupuncture offers a powerful, holistic pathway to relief from anxiety."

Finding Calm in the Modern World: Acupuncture and AnxietyIf ours is the age of anxiety, acupuncture and herbal medicine are the medicines for our age.When searching for effective ways to manage stress, many people find themselves exploring the relationship between acupuncture and anxiety. Modern res...

05/11/2026

"The idea of a third circulatory system will not come as a surprise to anyone who practices traditional Chinese medicine. “This knowledge is actually quite ancient,” one professor told Cooper. “It’s something that other systems of medicine have been offering for a long time, but they didn’t have microscopes.” Mention the interstitium to an acupuncturist and you might get an eye roll, like, “No kidding.” (Ask me how I know.)

Acupuncture works, of course. The studies are clear. People seek it out for treatment of all sorts of ills, from chronic pain and migraines to anxiety and insomnia. The discovery of the interstitium, Cooper writes, may help us better understand how it works."

The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.

04/08/2026

Exciting news! Starting this Friday, April 10, I’ll officially be in-network with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

I’m thrilled that this change will make it easier for many of you to access the care you need.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or head to the link in my bio to book your next session.

03/13/2026

Comparing evidence for different treatments of pain. Short, sweet, and with high quality citations. https://bluehouseclinic.com/comparing-evidence-for-treating-pain/

01/10/2026

Check out this great event for bodyworkers with my friend and colleague Jared Urchek, L.Ac : https://www.pmti.org/events-1/zero-balancing-i-2026feb

Zero Balancing is a powerful body-mind therapy that uses skilled touch to address the relationships between energy and structures within the body. Thursday 2/19 to Sunday 2/22 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily $795 ($595 Early Bird - ends Jan. 19)

11/08/2025

07/31/2025

"A PCORI-funded patient-centered CER study found that both acupuncture and massage may offer pain relief when integrated into cancer care. Adults using either therapy experienced similar improvements in mood, anxiety, pain levels, sleep and overall quality of life, as well as a reduction in the need for pain medicine over time."

Home Explore Our Portfolio Comparing Acupuncture and Massage to Treat Pain in Patients with Advanced Cancer -- The IMPACT Study Jump to Section Results Summary and Professional Abstract Final Research Report Related Project(s) Journal Citations Peer-Review Summary Conflict of Interest Disclosures Pr...