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Sports Injuries in Oakland Teen Athletes: Why Acupuncture Should Be Part of the Plan
Discover the game-changing benefits of acupuncture for Oakland teen athletes. Enhance recovery, reduce stress, and prevent injuries.
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Mar 43 min read
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Managing Long COVID Symptoms with Acupuncture in Oakland
As the world continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of people are facing the challenges of Long COVID . This...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Feb 45 min read
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Sorry, Acupuncture is NOTÂ the Next Ozempic - Our Health at Every Size Approach to Acupuncture
Let's look at how acupuncture can and can't help with your weight loss goals and how to use it safely and sanely
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Dec 18, 202410 min read
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The Best of Both Worlds: Hypnopuncture - Combined Acupuncture & Hypnosis in Oakland
At Lion’s Heart Acupuncture and Wellness  in Oakland, California we pride ourselves on integrating innovative and effective techniques to...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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Science-Backed Relief for PMDD & PMS: Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy and Herbal Medicine
If you’ve experienced PMS or PMDD, you know that options are limited as far as effective treatments go, and many times, with a...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Sep 5, 20247 min read
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Managing Tinnitus, Ringing in the Ears and Hearing Loss Holistically; with Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy!
Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss are all issues that can significantly impact your quality of life, let alone your ability...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
May 13, 20243 min read
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The Transformative Role of East Asian Medicine & Acupuncture in Palliative and End of Life Care
Previously published in the 2022 issue of The Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine ABSTRACT: An undeniable reality of working...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
May 23, 202311 min read
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Does Acupuncture Help with Emotional Pain? Here's 7 Reasons We Say Yes!
Every time something awful happens in the world, it makes its way into my clinic. This week Roe v Wade was overturned and it’s been the...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jun 26, 20229 min read
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Freaking Out? Press Here for Relief! - 5 Acupressure Points for Anxiety
Having anxiety can be a debilitating experience, it can come on out of nowhere, but even when we have awareness of the triggers, it can...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
May 2, 20226 min read
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When COVID Persists - COVID-19 Long-Hauler Recovery and Chinese Medicine
A ‘COVID long hauler’, ‘long COVID’ or ‘chronic COVID’ is when symptoms persist beyond the active infection time, these symptoms can...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jan 11, 20215 min read
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The Branch, Root and the Soil - A Chinese Medicine Perspective on Pandemic Denial and Anger
We live in a world where, for all of our lives - beauty and status have been paramount: we crave it, we seek it, we spend our extra money...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Dec 3, 202010 min read
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The Shen - Inspiration, Insight, Awareness & Compassion
How’s life going for you? Do you feel like something is missing? A lack of inspiration perhaps? Feeling closed off from others or even...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Nov 5, 20207 min read
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Acupuncture Effectively Treats Overactive Bladder without Surgery, Medication or Side Effects
I hear it often from my patients: ‘sometimes I pee a little when I laugh,’ ‘I wouldn’t dare try to do jumping jacks or it would be a...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Feb 17, 20206 min read
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Acupuncture, Brainwaves and the Fountain of Youth?
Original publication on Acupuncture Today May 2019 Watch the video presentation HERE “Qigong and acupuncture will not only make you...
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jun 18, 20196 min read
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Cramps? These 6 Acupressure Points Can Help In A Pinch!
Dull achy pain that can go from mild annoyance to crippling and debilitating has been felt by most women at some point in their lifetime
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Apr 29, 20195 min read
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What is Pediatric Acupuncture and How Does it Work?
Pediatric acupuncture is done without needling the body at all, instead we may use specialized tools know as Shonishin or Contact Needles
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jan 16, 20193 min read
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5 Ways Acupuncture Improves Athletic Performance for Oakland Athletes
Discover how acupuncture can enhance athletic performance for Oakland athletes. Learn 5 ways acupuncture helps Oakland athletes excel today!
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Aug 7, 20187 min read
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The Importance of the Shen in Cosmetic Acupuncture
A person who lacks their Shen showing through their eyes and face is often seen as looking dull, tired, or even unattractive.
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Apr 24, 20185 min read
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Acupuncture for Rowing Injury Treatment and Injury Prevention
Overtraining can quickly lead to injury, just as poor posture and stroke technique can set up a rower for injury down the line.
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Mar 20, 20186 min read
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How Does Cosmetic Acupuncture Work? The Science Behind It.
Cosmetic facial acupuncture is a sought after, safe and effective alternative treatment to more invasive anti-aging procedures.
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Mar 5, 20184 min read
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