Like many of my patients at ERCA, your first exposure to acupuncture might have been at the movies or on television. If so, you were probably petrified of what you saw… from The Matrix to Kung Fu Panda. Here’s the reality…. Acupuncture needles are about the width of a human hair. In the United States, we use single-use, … Read more
As you dive into summer wholeheartedly, we have some exciting videos to share with you that are sure to keep you active and energized! We like these simple and low-impact workouts and activities because they’re easy to incorporate into your day. Let us know if you have a favorite summer activity/workout! Resistance Bands Looking for … Read more
Thank you, VoyageLA, for featuring Eagle Rock Community Acupuncture in your latest Local Stories section! We have been in business for 14 years and counting, and it is due to our community coming back and referring new patients to us! Here’s an excerpt: What else should our readers know about Eagle Rock Community Acupuncture? The … Read more
Our Southern California summers mean different fresh foods, hot temperatures, and perhaps more physical exercise (walking, biking, swimming). We want you to be aware of keeping your body in balance. In TCM, the Spleen and Stomach take center stage as the primary organs responsible for digestion and maintaining balance and harmony. The Spleen transforms and transports … Read more
Water is necessary to convert food into energy, lubricate our joints, cushion bones, regulate body temperature, and to produce tears, saliva, and the mucus that lines our sinuses and gastrointestinal tract. Not to mention, our blood is made up of 90% water. If we’re dehydrated, we are more likely to experience metabolic complications, high blood pressure, … Read more
GET NATURAL SINUS RELIEF WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Here at ERCA, our two favorite essential oils for sinus pain and congestion are peppermint and eucalyptus. Peppermint oil contains menthol which affects the mucus receptors in the nose, helping to open the airways and clear mucus. Lab studies show that peppermint oil may fight bacteria, one of … Read more
Acupuncture vs. Dry needling Have you ever heard of dry needling? It’s a technique used by physical therapists that involves inserting a thin needle into trigger points in your muscles to alleviate pain and tension. A 52-hour course is required for physical therapists to perform dry needling. However, at ERCA, we do not offer this … Read more
Celebrate 14 years with us! I want to take a moment to thank you for your support over the past 14 years. At ERCA, we strive to create a peaceful and healing environment for all of our patients. From finding the perfect pillow to ensuring background music is at the right volume, we go above and … Read more
Effective (and Painless) Bite-Sized Changes for the New Year New Year’s resolutions have a bad reputation, at this point. I find that the wise way to commit to a better habit is by making it doable and easily repeatable. Even if the long-term goal is huge like training for a marathon, there is a series of … Read more
💨 Stay Ahead Of Illness 🧣 Whether you’re spending time with loved ones in far off places or staying home for the holidays at the end of the month, we have some quick tips to avoid getting sick this season: Take Yin Qiao pills* before you get to the airport or train station. It’s also … Read more