Blog - Triangle Acupuncture Clinic

Is BPA Really That Bad?

posted Mar 30, 2016

Here at Triangle Acupuncture Clinic a large part of our practice is working with infertility. For years now we have known about the negative fertility effects of BPA, a chemical found in most plastics until a couple years ago. Now, it seems that every time I turn around yet another study is proving just how bad BPA is for our health. Most recently a study from University of Texas at Galveston found that women who had higher levels of BPA in their bloodstream were more likely to have preterm babies.

I’ve Got the Sugar Blues

posted Mar 30, 2016

Kalpana's Corner I am experimenting with removing refined sugar and alcohol from my diet. It is actually quite challenging in some unexpected ways. As a child and through college, I…

Chinese Herbs in the Hospital?

posted Mar 22, 2016

Go to the hospital and come home with Chinese Herbs? Yes you can with a new Chinese Herbal Medicine Program at the Cleveland Clinic.

Interesting Cases

posted Mar 01, 2016

Many people don’t realize just how effective acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be for a wide variety of health concerns. We decided to begin a new series that showcases these “interesting cases.” Rick Oberg is going to kick things off with a truly remarkable story about a twin pregnancy and early rupture of membranes and how his careful application of Chinese medicine literally saved the day.

Green Curry to Warm Your Belly

posted Feb 28, 2016

Curry is a great way to warm up your digestion and get lots of healthy nutritional herbs in your diet like raw ginger, garlic and turmeric. Mild curry such as green curry is delicious and your…

Tricks to Surviving Cold Season

posted Feb 28, 2016

Many of you ask me what I do to stay healthy in the winter so I thought I’d share! This time of year almost everybody that comes through our door is either coming down with a cold or getting over a cold. I’m constantly exposed to all the coughing and sneezing that’s going around, not to mention my two kids are walking germ bombs. Since getting sick myself is pretty much not an option, I have cultivated a finely tuned routine of immune boosting.

January Product of the Month

posted Jan 07, 2016

Fish oil is one of the top selling supplements in the U.S., and with good reason! Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahecaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are called “essential fatty acids,” which means that the body needs them but can’t produce them on it’s own, so the fats must be consumed to help the body operate properly. Even if you eat fish regularly, it’s a good idea to take a fish oil supplement to ensure adequate amounts.

Welcome Richard!

posted Jan 07, 2016

Starting out the New Year at TAC, we have some exciting news--help us welcome our new acupuncturist, Richard Oberg! Richard comes to us from Wisconsin and has a wealth of experience treating pain, women's health, and infertility, among many other general health concerns. His warm and peaceful nature, coupled with his years of experience in Eastern medicine, will be a wonderful addition to our Raleigh clinic.

Easy Digestive Tonic

posted Jan 07, 2016

By Toby Helmstetter, LAc

After the holidays, we're all feeling a little digestive overwhelm. Pretty much everyone feels like they consumed way too much sugar, way too much alcohol, and just way too much in general. Not only that, but the winter weather, more parties and less sleep mean more exposure to colds and flu, so our immune systems could use a little boost. What better way to fix all those problems than some homemade chicken broth?

What We Know About Sugar and How to Beat the Cravings

posted Nov 30, 2015

at I

Time for Bone Broth! A Recipe for Essential Soup Stock

posted Nov 10, 2015

Ancient civilizations and cultures around the world knew that a good soup stock was the key to health. Not only do they add rich and wonderful flavors to our meals, they are extremely nutritious, adding protein, electrolytes and vital minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium to our diet. A home-made stock is invaluable—add them to stir-fries, cooking water for rice or vegetables, sauces and more—and offer ways of getting more nutrition out of your food, without spending extra money. Not only that, having home-made stocks at home is the time-tested, best way to treat a little one’s cold or flu (our grandmothers new a thing or two about that didn’t they?)! A prepared or packaged broth is often inferior because they may contain sugars, too much sodium, vegetable oils or thickening agents, all of which may detract from, or even denature, the meals to which they are added.

Primed in the Fractal Tree of Life: A Review of ‘The Spark in the Machine’

posted Nov 10, 2015

By Jennifer Kapraun, LAc

Have you ever tried to talk a friend or loved one into getting acupuncture, someone who you know really needs it, only to hear something like: “Oh, I don’t think that would work for me, I don’t believe in it.” or “Oh, I believe in acupuncture, but I’m afraid it won’t work for me.” Well, this book review may provide some answers to sway such folks.