Dr. Mitchel Lewadny R.Ac TCMD

Acupuncture literally changes your brain
Which is why it is often used for Mental Health and traumatic brain injuries
There are several explanations that focus on different mechanisms

One mechanism is that the accurate insertion of needles stimulates underlying nerves.

This signal travels up the peripheral nervous system to a corresponding coordinate within the brain increasing activity in the area

For the purpose of mental health, by activating the temporal lobes it can regulate neural activity which can suppress emotional fluctuations. And through activity in the midbrain it stimulates the hypothalamus and pituitary glands which govern the release of every hormone our body needs for homeostasis.

Excerpt from article:
“Animal and human studies suggest that the beneficial effects of acupuncture on health, including mental and emotional functioning, are related to different mechanisms of action, including changes in neurotransmitters involved in emotional regulation such as serotonin, modulation of the autonomic nervous system, and changes in immune function”

Acupuncture for Anxiety Different approaches have beneficial effects.

Happy New Years Everyone!

Take time to extend love to yourself and others

If your physical and mental health is a priority then take the steps to solidify it

And if its an on-going issue try to trust the process and gain insight from self reflection

Whatever suffering you have felt or will feel can provide perspective into other peoples experiences

With empathy and compassion we can help each-other grow



no stress, stay blessed 2020

An important read in the era of over-prescribed opiates.

Acupuncture Beats Injected Morphine for Pain: Groundbreaking Study A study that compared acupuncture to morphine for pain relief in an ER found that acupuncture was more effective. had fewer adverse effects and worked more quickly.

Strengthen the Immune System

In the Taoist theory of five elements, the Autumn Equinox marks the beginning of the metal phase of the five element cycle. Metal energy relates to dusk, the setting sun, leaves falling, the color white, dryness, cooling, and in the body—the lungs and large intestine.

Autumn is a good time of year to strengthen the lungs, the kidneys, and the immune system in preparation for the cold winds of winter. The body is more susceptible to colds and flus as the weather changes. So, we can use the waning heat and energy of autumn to build our reserves of energy before the stillness of winter sets in.

Reflect on what has happened so far in the year, harvest lessons learned, and prepare for a rest winter before new potential bursts forth in spring.

This is me performing Moxabustion
Zixi, Jiang xi province, China


In this modality we burn Artemisia 艾叶 which gives off massive amounts of Infrared heat to Acupuncture points at a local or distal area

The point we choose depends on the condition

The heat produces sensations in the effected region

or (interestingly)

In distal body areas away from the site of the issue

The fumes are captured and removed with the ventilation.

The local people of this village have been instructed how to perform this modality on each other

since then,

their healthcare costs for hospital visits and medications have gone down 20%

"These results support the hypothesis that, in humans, walnut consumption could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers,"

Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer New research from Marshall University links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers.