It’s the holidays, the happiest time of the year. However, despite the delicious food, splendid gifts, and holiday parties, some people dread the winter season. This is because the cold weather tends to flare up shoulder and neck pains and can cause major discomfort especially for those people who are hypersensitive to the cold. The…
There are many acupuncture myths that circulate the internet. Marchand Orthopedic Acupuncture wants to put these rumors to rest. First, acupuncture does work. Some people contradict acupuncture only because they do not understand the benefits that it can bring and mechanics of how it works. By activating specific acupuncture points, acupuncture enhances health and…
This promotion is being offered from November 28th through December 26th! This is a great deal—take advantage of it while you can! Give yourself (or a loved one) the gift of acupuncture. Click the “call now” button on my facebook page and get connected to this opportunity (or, just call me at 303-819-9967!) Acupuncture is…
Wintertime. It’s the time of year where people get sick in droves. I see patients everyday who come in with different versions of the same thing—cough, cold, flu, “winter blues” and more. As the season changes from Autumn to Winter, our bodies are shifting to adapt to the change in temperature and weather. It gets…
As the winter months are upon us, many of us are becoming more susceptible to colds, flu, and other unpleasant illnesses. These ailments leave us feeling like we want to do nothing but stay in bed and sleep all day. Not only do they leave us feeling worn out overall, we’re also likely to have…
The seasonal shift has occurred, and autumn is here. This means cooler weather, leaves changing color, apple cider and pies being made and enjoyed—there are so many wonderful aspects of fall. And yet—what this change in season can often mean for many is being “under the weather”— lots of colds, sniffles, coughs, and the flu.…
Nowadays, one of the greatest health challenges facing all in our busy modern society is: sleep. And, more specifically—the lack thereof. People are struggling with sleep more and more as we get busier and busier, trying to pack more into each day, and trying to do it all. People say things like “I’ll sleep when…
Acupuncture can treat so many conditions, be they emotional, physical, physiological or spiritual. Basically, if you can name a health ailment, acupuncture can treat it—and with amazing results. I have seen acupuncture help people with insomnia, skin problems, gout, anxiety, emotional disturbance, physical injury, and much much more. Many people who have not yet been…
Usually when people imagine the perfect Colorado summer, images of wildflower meadows, cliffs and canyons, roaring waterfalls, and picturesque scenery come to mind. Idyllic imagery and feelings are associated with summer in Colorado. Unfortunately, 40 million adults in the US (roughly 18% of the US adult population) are unable to fully reap the benefits of…
Nothing feels quite like spring in Colorado. The sun rises over the prairie and seems to beckon,”Come out and play.” Kids and adults, old and young, Coloradoans know that getting up and getting outside isn’t just good for the body its good for the soul. But if you have a sports injury, spring mornings may…
