EASTERN BALANCE

Ear acupuncture, or auricular acupuncture, targets points on the outer ear. Some methods use tiny needles for brief sessions, while others use seeds, beads, or semi-permanent needles under professional supervision. The ear, with its nerve connections, is significant for migraine care. It receives input from: The auricular branch of the vagus nerve; Branches of the trigeminal nerve; cervical nerves from the upper neck; Facial and glossopharyngeal nerve branches These nerves

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans and often involves changes throughout the nervous system, said Dr. Chang. “Patients with chronic pain rarely look the same,” she said. “Pain often overlaps with mental health concerns, sleep problems and other medical conditions, so there’s no single treatment that works for everyone.” While medications may help reduce inflammation or calm irritated nerves, they don’t always address the changes that occur in the brain as chronic pain

“What happens to total health care spending when acupuncture becomes part of a pain management plan?” While acupuncture does not replace every type of care and is not a cure-all, it can fit into a broader plan that aims to reduce pain, improve function, and lower reliance on higher-cost services.A 2020 study found that adults with chronic low back pain who used acupuncture along with other complementary and alternative medicine, often called CAM, had significantly lower healt

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years, yet its relevance feels more powerful than ever. In a world filled with chronic stress, fast-paced living, and constant stimulation, many people are seeking healing approaches that treat the whole person — not just isolated symptoms. TCM offers exactly that: a complete, integrative system designed to restore balance, harmony, and vitality.

Among the classical therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), moxibustion holds a unique place. While acupuncture regulates qi through the movement of needles, moxibustion restores warmth, strengthens yang, and disperses cold through the controlled application of heat. At Eastern Balance Oriental Medicine in Houston, moxibustion is used both as a stand‑alone therapy and as an essential complement to acupuncture, herbal medicine, and channel‑based treatment strategies.