

Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Jun 21, 2019
- 6 min
Joy, Summer, and the Heart in Acupuncture
Living According to the Seasons Welcome to Summer! Summer is a time of joy and laughter. It is a very common time to travel and spend time with friends and families. It is a time to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and feel social and lively. One of the underlying principles of acupuncture is that our bodies are a microcosm of the world, we mimic nature. It is natural to be social and have more energy in the summer because that is a reflection of the current environmen
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Apr 1, 2019
- 5 min
Acupuncture for Insomnia
How acupuncture and lifestyle changes can help you sleep well and the overarching affects that has on your health and wellbeing. Insomnia can manifest in different ways for people. You may not be able to fall asleep, you may wake up frequently throughout the night, your mind may be racing at night, you may feel tired during the day, you may have intense dreams that wake you, or something else that is disturbing your sleep. In any of these situations it can be very frustrating
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Mar 5, 2019
- 3 min
Treating Headaches and Migraines with Acupuncture
How acupuncture can help relieve your specific type of headache Headaches can range from a dull pain to a sharp, debilitating migraine. The treatment with acupuncture for each type of headache is unique. Not only do I look at the symptoms you are experiencing from the headache, I also look for the cause of the pain. It may be related to tightness in the neck or jaw, seasonal allergies, digestion, emotions, diet, illness, injury, trauma, hormones, or something else. Acupunctur
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Jun 13, 2018
- 5 min
Acupuncture for Teenagers and Young Adults
The Benefits of Acupuncture for Teens and Young Adults Acupuncture is very beneficial to teenagers and young adults. This age range (~13-25) undergoes many changes, from brain development to hormonal changes. In order to be healthy, it is important to follow the cycles of nature. These cycles pertain to sleep, eating habits, and a woman’s menstrual cycle. Living out of accordance with nature (i.e. staying up too late, not eating at regular times) may allow dis-ease to occur
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Apr 23, 2018
- 4 min
Environmental and Seasonal Allergies and Acupuncture
Environmental allergies are all too common today. Ever wonder why they are occurring? In this blog post I take a closer look at what is going on that is causing your allergy symptoms of congestion, asthma, cough, and more. There is much research showing the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing allergy symptoms and improving quality of life. In the simplest sense, an allergic response is a set of reactions by your body to a foreign invader. This is an important response to exte
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Mar 8, 2018
- 3 min
Acupuncture Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Hot flashes and night sweats affect many women as they go through menopause and as they go through certain health care treatments that may induce menopause symptoms or as a side effect from medication. Hot flashes are when you feel sudden warmth spreading throughout your body. They may occur at any time of the day and the severity and frequency varies from person to person. You may also appear flushed as they happen. There also may be sweating, especially at night, causing ni
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Mar 2, 2018
- 4 min
Acupuncture for Assisting with Detox
Acupuncture adds another level to your detox Acupuncture is widely used for assisting in drug and alcohol detoxification. Acupuncture also plays an important role in many other forms of detox, including seasonal or annual well being detox, weight loss, preparing for pregnancy detoxification, and chronic illness detox. Many people are familiar with detox diets or juice cleansing. This post will show how acupuncture can be used to supplement other lifestyle changes or detox pl
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Kearney DeFillipo L.Ac.
- Apr 11, 2017
- 2 min
Acupuncture for Spring Allergies in the Philadelphia Area
The sun is shining and the sky is blue, but you are stuck with nasal congestion and a headache. Don't let this be you this year! Acupuncture can be very beneficial in treating and preventing allergies, helping to reduce inflammation and symptoms and allowing you to take less medication for allergy relief. Acupuncture is an all natural way to treat your allergies that has lasting effects. Today, tree pollen is high and levels are expected to increase throughout the week. There
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