On episode 86 we delve into the fascinating world of acupuncture with Alexa Bradley Hulsey.
Alexa found her calling when she visited an acupuncture school and felt an immediate sense of belonging. Today, Alexa works independently, adopting a community treatment model that allows her to see 6 to 8 patients per hour at a more affordable rate for her patients.
Alexa takes us through the basics of acupuncture, explaining the concepts of blood, chi, yin, and yang. These elements are all about balance and harmony, and how they interact within our bodies can affect our health.
Acupuncture has a wide range of uses including treating pain, back and joint pain, arthritis, headaches, dermatological conditions, stress, anxiety, depression, hormonal conditions, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and allergies.
Alexa emphasizes that acupuncture treatments are highly individualized, taking into account the duration and severity of the condition, as well as any other health issues the patient may have.
Alexa also discusses how acupuncture can help with the changes that come with midlife such as joint pain, digestion issues, hormonal changes, and reactions to food and drink. The goal is to treat both the symptom (the "branch") and the cause (the "root").
Alexa reminds us that the changes we experience in midlife can be an invitation to form a deeper, more loving relationship with our bodies. Acupuncture, she believes, can be a powerful tool in this journey of self-love and healing.
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