Blog — PHILADELPHIA GATESHEAD ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture and Allergies

Acupuncture can be used to manage seasonal allergies.

Jessica WeaverMay 9, 2025Gateshead Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture

Why do we needle the ears?

TreatmentsJessica WeaverFebruary 25, 2020Gateshead Acupunctureauricular acupuncture, ear, microsystem, nerves, central nervous system, Nogier, pain, sciatica Comment

Ear Seeds

Ear seeds have been in the news recently. What are they and how do they work?

Acupuncture ToolsJessica WeaverJanuary 14, 2020Gateshead Acupunctureear seeds, auricular acupuncture, acupressure, treatments Comment

An Interview with Doreen Lafferty, clinical director and Acudetox specialist

An Interview with Doreen Lafferty, clinical director and Acudetox specialist

Helping people and communities recover from addiction

Interviews, Interview Series, TreatmentsJessica WeaverOctober 4, 2019Gateshead Acupuncturenada, detox, recovery, veterans, community clinic, philadelphia

An Interview with Lori Nonnemaker of the BUCK Cancer Foundation

An Interview with Lori Nonnemaker of the BUCK Cancer Foundation

An excellent resource for Cancer patients and caregivers

Interview SeriesJessica WeaverAugust 5, 2019Gateshead Acupuncturecancer, BUCK Cancer Foundation, alternative medicine, caregiversComment

San Fu

Treat winter diseases in the summer with San Fu

Treatments, Acupuncture ToolsJessica WeaverJuly 11, 2019Gateshead Acupuncturesan fu, herbal medicine, allergies, bronchitis, common cold, flu, respiratory problems, summer treatment, moxibustion, preventative care, wellness

Bitter Melon

FoodJessica WeaverApril 18, 2019255 South 17th Streetbitter melon, damp, food, chinese medicineComment

Oatmeal

One of my most recommended foods for breakfast

FoodJessica WeaverJanuary 21, 2019Gateshead AcupunctureOatmeal, food, breakfast, damp, phlegm, stomach, chinese clock, digestion Comment

Gua Sha

Acupuncturists use this tool to help patients with issues like muscle pain and the common cold.

TreatmentsJessica WeaverJanuary 8, 2019Gateshead AcupunctureGua sha, common cold, muscle pain, scars, immune systemComment

Moxa!

Ever wonder what that special smell is when you go to the acupuncture clinic?

Sugar Toes

I have sugar toes. That sounds cute but it’s not. Here’s how I’ve started to treat them

TreatmentsJessica WeaverNovember 18, 2018Gateshead Acupunctureacupuncture, treatments, protocols, sugar toes, needles, zheng gu shui, moxa, moxibustion, pain Comments

Acupuncture Needles

Let’s talk about the needles

Acupuncture ToolsJessica WeaverNovember 11, 2018Gateshead Acupunctureacupuncture needles, tools, needle techniqueComment

Haw Flakes

What does this candy have to do with Chinese medicine?

Chinatown FindsJessica WeaverOctober 30, 2018Gateshead Acupuncturecandy, hawthorn, chinese medicine, digestion, hypertension, acupuncture, philadelphia, 19103 Comment

Hello.

Jessica WeaverSeptember 17, 2018Gateshead Acupuncture