Recent Blog Entries
Acupuncture and IVF Part 2 - During IVF Procedures 9/20/09
- In my last blog post, I talked about the uses of Chinese medicine while
preparing for IVF. This post is about how acupuncture can help you and your
partner once IVF procedures are already underway... read more
Acupuncture and IVF Part 1 - Preparing for IVF 8/29/09
- IVF stands for in vitro fertilization, meaning that the egg is fertilized by the
sperm outside of the womb. ("Vitro" means glass, referring to the lab
equipment where the fertilization takes place.) Typically, IVF is done in
situations where a woman is unable to get pregnant through intercourse
alone.... read more
Chinese Medicine Digestion 101 8/16/09
- Patients in my office frequently complain of digestive problems - I would say
it's among the most common things I treat... read more
Does Acupuncture Hurt? 8/2/09
- There are a few things people always ask when they first become interested in
acupuncture. I am frequently asked how I became interested in acupuncture in
the first place (a topic I discuss in this blog post). Another common question is,
"What can acupuncture be used for?" (see my website for a list of conditions I
treat, or contact me for more information). But perhaps the most common
question of all is: "Does acupuncture hurt??"... read more
Summer Snacking! 7/22/09
- In the warm weather, your dietary needs and food cravings change somewhat.
Whereas people tend to eat things like hearty soups, stews, and other heavy
foods in the winter, we may not desire chili con carne over rice in the middle of
August!... read more
Acupuncture for Athletes 7/6/09
- I recently had the pleasure of an interview with Lauren Brill, a sports writer and
reporter who focuses on fitness trends and sports events. She also contributes
to the Nike Women blog. For her most recent blog post, she came to my
office, asked me about how acupuncture can help athletes, and then had a
treatment herself... read more
Fun in the Sun... with Sunscreen! 6/8/09
- It's almost summer in New York, which means it's time for shorts, tank tops,
sandals, and bathing suits. All that adds up to a lot of exposed skin, so
sunscreen is crucial!... read more
Acupressure for Anxiety 5/31/09
- I love showing people acupuncture points that they can use at home -- after all,
I can't always be there with my needles when something happens and my
patients need treatment! Over the years, I have taught people how to locate and
use points for headaches, menstrual cramps, stomach pain, and many other
common problems. In this post, I will discuss three of my favorite points for
anxiety... read more
Acupuncture for Depression - An Alternative to Medication? 5/18/09
- Before I started my acupuncture practice, I spent several years working in a
clinic in the Bronx that treated anxiety and depression using medications. This
turned out to be a really important experience for me because it allowed me to
better understand how closely physical mental health are related... read more
Community Style Acupuncture - Low Cost Acupuncture in NYC! 5/11/09
PLEASE NOTE: Community Style Acupuncture sessions are suspended for the
summer and fall of 2010 while Jessica is on maternity leave.
- Back in October, I launched a new project at our Imperial Healing Arts office.
The economy was in trouble, people were losing their jobs, and stress was at
an all-time high... read more
Insomnia - Can Acupuncture Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep? 5/3/09
- If you look at this sleeping cat and think, "It has been a LONG time since I got
a decent night's sleep!", you are not alone. According to the Mayo Clinic,
insomnia affects about one-third of all adults at some point in their lives... read
more
Obama (Briefly) Mentions Acupuncture! 4/30/09
- In a recent town hall meeting in Arnold, Missouri, an acupuncturist and
massage therapist asked President Barack Obama how acupuncture and
alternative medicine would fit into his new health care program... read more
Back pain and acupuncture 4/27/09
- If you are like many New Yorkers, you do a lot of walking around and sitting
in cramped subway trains. A history of back pain is the primary reason that I
ended up seeing an acupuncturist, and ultimately decided to become an
acupuncturist myself... read more
10 Conditions That Respond Well to Acupuncture 4/12/09
- People often ask, "Is acupuncture just for pain?" Far from it! Acupuncture is
very effective for a huge array of conditions. Here are some conditions that my
colleagues and I treat all the time, with very good results in many cases... read
more
Allergies! Sinus pain! Springtime! Oh my! 4/5/09
- In my last post, I talked about how excited we New Yorkers are, now that it
looks like spring is finally here. Longer days, warmer weather, and beautiful
flowers (like these, which I photographed this afternoon) are the upsides of the
change in seasons. But lately, I have had a lot of people come to my office
complaining of allergies and pain or pressure in their sinuses... read more
Signs of Spring! 3/29/09
- Yes, there was snow just last week, but I think it's safe to say that spring is
finally here in New York City! A few signs: people leaving old furniture and
other items out on the street (suggesting spring cleaning), lots of robins
hopping around... read more
Stiff and Tense? The Two-Minute Stretchy Break! 3/23/09
- I spent the better part of this weekend working on my taxes. While this is never
especially fun or relaxing, it served to remind me of the importance of self-
awareness and movement when sitting for long periods of time. Many of us
spend hours each day sitting at a desk or in front of a computer, with few (if
any) breaks for movement... read more
How did you get into acupuncture?! 3/16/09
- There are a couple of questions that an acupuncturist gets asked over and over
again. One is "Do the needles hurt?" (Usually there is minimal, if any,
discomfort -- see a future blog post for more about this!) The second question
that people always ask is, "How did you get into acupuncture anyway?"... read
more
Welcome to my blog! 3/16/09
- Thank you for visiting my new blog. I have been planning to start a blog about
acupuncture, herbs, and Chinese medicine for awhile, so this is exciting for me!
I hope it will be interesting to you as well... read more

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Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Jessica I. Yunker, M.S., L.Ac.
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