There are hundreds of different eye diseases that lead to vision loss.  Degenerative eye diseases, from diabetic retinopathy to age-related macular degeneration, often have no cure while many others are treatable and even preventable. You can assist in your own eye health by following a healthy lifestyle and seeing your Ophthalmologist in conjunction with your […]

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Among people over 65 years old, Alzheimer’s is the disease that is found to cause most cases of dementia. Dementia is the loss of cognitive function so severe it interferes with daily life and ranges in severity from the loss of memory, ability to think, reason, plan and can even […]

This is by far the most commonly asked question by new patients. The quick answer is, it shouldn’t. Dr. Stefanie might not be so willing to allow students to practice on her and we wouldn’t have so many happily returning and referring patients if it hurt! There are hundreds of acupuncture points on the body. […]

The Lunar New Year celebration is a festival unlike any other. Also known as the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, this celebration does not hold a specific date, rather it is based on the lunar calendar. The 12th lunar month marks the end of the previous year, with the capstone Lantern Festival landing in […]

The opioid epidemic in our country is very serious and over the past decades, there have been several public deaths due to opioid and other prescription drug overdoses. Celebrities such as Prince, Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith, and Tom Petty, to name a few, all died of bad combinations or overdoses of prescribed medications. According […]

Hey Y'all- Please remember we are closed next week for Thanksgiving. If you have an emergency, please contact your PCP or 911. Sarah will check the messages daily and return any of immediate concern promptly. If you start feeling ill and need herbs, please call and we can arrange a pick up for you. When […]

Neurological disorders cover a wide swath of health issues. According to the World Health Organization, nearly one billion people suffer worldwide from some sort of neurological disease, disorder, or injury. Unfortunately, there often are not a lot of treatment options available for issues with the brain. Left untreated, issues such as headaches, brain injuries, seizures, […]

Bate's Method of Eye HealthDid you know there is a natural way to regain your eyesight and retain optimal eye health? Developed by Dr. William H. Bates in 1891, the Bates Method has been used as an alternative form of ophthalmology for over a hundred years. Bate’s alternative therapy to regaining eyesight revolved around the […]

With everyone walking around wearing masks all the time, have you noticed how important the eyes are in communication? Did you know your eyes also have a lot to say about your overall health? Conditions like glaucoma, neuritis, and even vision loss can be indicators of systemic health problems. Many eye conditions respond well to […]