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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Germ Theory: 101

Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink, but not all of them are bad or harmful.

Think of the immune system as your body’s security detail. The cells, tissues, and organs that comprise it help repel foreign invaders like harmful bacteria, parasites and other microbes that can cause infections. Disorders of the immune system range from everyday annoyances like mild seasonal allergies to serious illnesses like leukemia. Stress, lack of sleep and other common conditions can contribute to a weakened immune system, which can make you vulnerable to infections. continue reading »

Acupuncture: The Original Biohack for Migraines

Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big dose of patience. So where does acupuncture fit into this picture? continue reading »

Successful Herbs to Move Liver Qi

We often say in Traditional Chinese Medicine that the liver is the system most easily susceptible to stress. Stress knots the Qi (energy) and makes its flow stagnate – this happens most quickly in the liver energy system. The liver, in TCM, is in charge of the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. This means that if Qi flow is impaired (ie, by stress), the liver system will suffer. Likewise, if the liver energy system is weak or stagnant (from lifestyle choices, diet, trauma, emotional stress, illness or genetic factors), Qi flow throughout the body may be impaired. continue reading »

Covid-19 Precautions

At Franklin Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, our primary focus is the health of our patients.  We are taking action in response to Covid-19 in order ensure that we are providing a safe environment for our patients.  We are open and operating in full capacity.  We are closely monitoring the reports and recommendations put out by the leading health organizations in the United States, including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the CDC (Center for Disease Control), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Tennessee Department of Health.

We are taking steps that both satisfy and exceed the guidelines from the above mentioned organizations.  Franklin Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine has implemented the following steps:

 

  • Sanitization of all rooms, surfaces, and equipment with an EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant.  This is being used in between each appointment.
  • Continuous operation of advanced air filtration units.  These units use PECO filters, which are capable of destroying viruses and other pathogens in the air.   These are placed in both the waiting room and the treatment room.
  • Ensuring that only one patient is in the facility at any point in time.  Our appointment scheduling protocol has been revised to increase the gap between appointments.  To assist in accomplishing this, please wait outside until your appointment time.  The door will remain locked until each scheduled appointment time.
  • Not treating patients who meet the following criteria:
  1. Currently have any of the following symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, or other flu-like symptoms.  This excludes people who have a known condition, such as allergies, where a symptom has been chronic and long-lasting.
  2. Have recently been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
  3. Have traveled outside of the United States in the 14 days prior to their appointment.
If you have any questions regarding the steps we are taking, please do not hesitate to call us at (615) 756-3122.

 

 

 

How to Stay Healthy As Winter Changes to Spring

For most people, the change of seasons from winter to spring is something to look forward to. But it also means a time when people tend to get sick or seasonal allergies start to flare up. This can make things miserable for a lot of people. As the weather fluctuates between freezing cold and warmer, sunnier days, it also wreaks havoc on our immune system and our sleep. Frequently, our bodies can’t keep up with the constant changes and we get physically run down. But there are some things everybody can do to help during the time of transition from one season to the next. continue reading »

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