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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Dec 18, 202410 min read
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
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Sep 4, 20247 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
May 12, 20243 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
May 22, 202311 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jun 25, 20229 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
May 1, 20226 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jan 11, 20215 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Dec 3, 202010 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Nov 5, 20207 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jun 17, 20196 min read
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...
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Apr 28, 20195 min read
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
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jan 16, 20193 min read
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
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Aug 6, 20187 min read
5 Ways Acupuncture Improves Athletic Performance
Sports Acupuncture has been used all over the World, from treating injury to helping athletes increase performance levels.
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Apr 23, 20185 min read
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.
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Mar 19, 20186 min read
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.
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Mar 5, 20184 min read
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.
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Feb 20, 20185 min read
Acupuncture to the Rescue: Bell's Palsy Treatment
The initial 2 weeks of a Bell’s Palsy case is the most crucial time to seek out treatment.
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Feb 5, 20185 min read
Acupuncture for Teenagers
The teenage years can be a whirlwind of growth, transformation, overwhelm and confusion. Here's how acupuncture can help.
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Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
Jan 16, 20181 min read
Using Acupuncture to Actualize your New Year's Resolutions!
The New Year has just passed and now it's time to start thinking about how you're going to not just MAKE a resolution or goal for the...
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