What you need to know about the Vagus Nerve
Of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves that emanate from the brain, the vagus nerve is the longest and most complex. It is the bidirectional super-communicator for our brain and…
How Acupuncture Deals with Chronic Pain
To many Americans, acupuncture stills sounds like some exotic oriental treatment. In reality, it has become increasingly accepted in mainstream medicine as a complimentary treatment for chronic pain disorders like…
What’s the big deal about Breath-work and Qi Gong?
Qi Gong is an ancient health practice - there are many types of Qi Gong, but they all share the same core elements: train the body, mind and breath. Breathing…
Earth: the inner frontier in the 5 Element Theory
We are in this Earthship together Earth has no real season of its own. And so use this transitional time as water becomes wood, to cultivate EARTH. And there is…
What is your Endocannabinoid Tone?
Why is taking CBD important? In general, taking CBD catalyzes everything else that you do or take into the body to create balance and health. Ultimately, the job of the…
The powerful healing ability of E-stimulation with acupuncture
Did you know that tendons and ligaments do not get a lot of blood flow? And a muscle tear can also take a lot of time to heal without encouraged…
Acupuncture for Sciatica
Sciatica is a pressing matter (pun intended) that usually shows up as pain radiating from the lower back to the glutei and down the back of the legs. It is…
Heart Opening for Healing
As we’re still in the thick of winter, which can be vouched for more greatly by some than others (hey Minnesotans!) it's important to remember the importance of protecting our…
Welcome the Year of the Metal Rat! 2020
January 25th, the Lunar New Year, rang in the beginning of a new 12 year cycle of the Chinese calendar and involves celebrations and festivals that will continue through February…
Suffering with IBS? Learn how Amy experienced acupuncture and herbs as a game changer!
Amy is a 31 year old female that’s been coming to Source Empowered Wellness to treat chronic, disabling digestive issues. For the last year, she has experienced regular diarrhea accompanied…