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Welcome to Cicuto Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the most researched and respected of the healing arts. In its fullest sense, it is a complete medical system combinng herbs, diet, massage and exercise with treatment procedures such as the familiar technique of inserting needles into the body to effect healing. Acupuncture is used to address physical, emotional and psychological problems. The World Health Organization currently recognizes acupuncture as a viable therapy for over 100 diseases. The theory behind acupuncture is similar in nature to that of all holistic healing arts; people have an innate healing energy that when balanced, can return the body to a natural state of health.

Happy Summer!

Summer is the season of the Heart in Chinese Medicine and its paired organ, the Small Intestine. The color red, the emotion joy and the element fire are all associated with the Heart.

Foods that are bitter clear heat and are good for the Heart and keep us cool in summer including greens like dandelion, chicory, endive and burdock. Alfalfa and soy bean sprouts, cucumbers are also cooling. Salads made with these vegetables are perfect at this time of the year.

Watermelon (Xi Gua) and mung bean (Lu Dou) are used as herbs in Chinese medicine for thirst, fever, and irritability associated with heat stroke. Look below for the simple recipe for mung bean soup.

There are internal and topical Chinese formulas to help you get through your active summer. Yin Care is a great topical product for bug bites, poison ivy and sunburn. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San can help with nausea, vomiting associated with heat exhaustion.

If you'd like to learn more about how acupuncture can help arthritis, follow the link in the Acupuncture in the news section.

I hope you have a fun, safe and healthy summer.
Be well,

Denise Cicuto L.Ac.

Heart and Small Intestine

The Heart is called "The Emperor" in Chinese Medicine. It governs our blood vessels and controls sweat. The condition of the Heart is reflected in the face and the Heart opens into the tongue and our ability to choose words correctly when speaking.
The Heart is also in charge of the shen - the spirit that governs our mind and emotions.

These are some of the signs and symptoms related to the Heart(and its paired organ, the Small Intestine) that can be helped with Chinese medicine:
Anxiety
Depression
Difficult and painful urination
Heartburn
High or low blood pressure
Hot flashes
Insomnia and other sleep disturbances
Mental Restlessness
Palpitations
Poor circulation
Poor short-term memory
Stuttering

To remember which foods are good for the Heart, look for the color red: red berries like raspberry and especially mulberry and schizandra berry help calm the mind. Other helpful foods for the Heart include jujube dates, celery, oyster shell, mushrooms, brown rice, oats and chamomille.

Be sure to ask me about the Heart and Small Intestine Health Sheet on your next visit. It lists functions according to Western and Chinese Medicine and has some diet and exercise advice.

Acupuncture in the News

Learn more about how acupuncture can help arthritis.