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  • Acupuncture and Arthritis

    Acupuncture and Arthritis

    Many patients with arthritis are seeking help with chronic disease management and they are finding relief from alternative therapies such as acupuncture.  These alternative treatments have been shown to increase the quality of life and improve the patient’s ability to enjoy their daily activities at a much higher level.

    Traditional Chinese medicine views the body from a distinct perspective which places an emphasis on maximizing the body’s healing ability and tending to aim for long–term healing. According to traditional Chinese medicine, musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis result from the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness combined, which causes stagnated flow of qi (life force) and blood.  Acupuncture works through recovering the normal flow of qi and blood to relieve pain and improve physical function.  This interpretation of the condition can change the way patients think and feel about their illness and their treatment. (more…)

  • Dr. Ashley Hoyt and Acupuncture as an alternative featured in the Key West Citizen

    Dr. Ashley Hoyt and Acupuncture as an alternative featured in the Key West Citizen

    Key West Wellness Center Featured in the Key West Citizen

    Acupuncture and Dr. Ashley Hoyt’s Key West Wellness Center (formerly The Clinic of Alternative Medicine) was featured in the Citizen not long ago. Mandy Miles wrote a great piece with her usual professional style. Ashley always enjoy reading Mandy’s work and her column ‘Tan Lines” was made into a great book. If you live in Key West you may have already seen the article but if not there’s a link to it below.

    Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back over 3,000 years. Qi is energy that flows through channels in the body called meridians. As long as there is a free flowing circulation of qi through the meridian system, we are at our optimum health.
    Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back over 3,000 years. Qi is energy that flows through channels in the body called meridians. As long as there is a free flowing circulation of qi through the meridian system, we are at our optimum health.

    It can be a challenge to reassure people that Acupuncture is a remedy that can work, but we welcome that challenge. Articles like this help spread the word about how effective and painless these treatments are. If you have never tried Acupuncture then you don’t have to take our word for it!

    Read Mandy’s article here!

    If you have symptoms or ailments, or just have questions about how acupuncture can benefit you, book an appointment with Dr. Ashley Hoyt today.

     

    Dr Ashley Hoyt
    Dr Ashley Hoyt
  • Yuan Source Point Acupuncture

    Yuan Source Point Acupuncture

    Identifying Source Points and Their Benefits

    In Dr. Ashley Hoyt’s previous blog, we presented an introduction to acupuncture that creates the basis for its usefulness as a treatment.

    Today we talk about Yuan source point acupuncture, a type of treatment that relies on references to Yuan Qi (chi), yin and yang organs, connecting points and meridians. Let’s get into how they affect health and wellness.

    What is Yuan Qi and why does it matter?

    Yuan Qi is essentially the energy of your body and the flow it sustains. Yuan source points are like springs at the beginning of a river — that’s where the flow originates. The body is healthy and operates at peak efficiency when Yuan source points are open and flowing. When Yuan source points are blocked then the flow of Yuan Qi is disrupted. The physical and emotional effects are decided in the affected area of the body.

    Discover the Yin and Yang Organs

    Yuan source points are related to specific Yin and Yang Organs. Yin Organs include the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Kidney and Liver. These organs can be influenced by acupuncture of Yin Yuan points allowing them to improve function. Yang Organs include the Large Intestine, Stomach, Small Intestine, Urinary Bladder, Gall Bladder and the Triple Heater. Similarly, by accessing the Yang Yuan points we cause them to release pathogens and other bad inputs.

    Connecting Points and Meridians

    Connecting Points are located along Meridians in the body, or lines that run between source points. Think of Meridians as power lines that connect different power plants (source points), and Connecting Points as neighborhoods where the power lines meet. If a Source Point is negatively influenced then that puts stress on the power network. However, the problem may not be located at the Source. It might be somewhere else along the lines. By accessing Connecting Points we can begin to alleviate issues in other parts of the body. For example, we can alleviate sadness by finding the right Connecting Point along the Lung’s Meridian. The effects are very precise.

    Book a free private consultation with Dr. Ashley Hoyt today to learn more about how source point diagnosis and treatment can benefit you.