About 10% of the population has once experienced tinnitus, a symptom that can indicate auditory damage or other underlying medical conditions. Tinnitus is a ringing, humming, or roaring sound in the ears, varying in pitch and intensity. It can last minutes to days, disrupting your overall wellbeing, further instigating other conditions such as anxiety, depression,Read more
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From Michael Phelps to Gwyneth Paltrow to Justin Bieber, many popular figures have made headlines in recent years for their use of cupping. At this point, the red-purple cup marks are easily identifiable, whether in the Olympic pool or on the red carpet. While these painless discolorations fade in a couple of days, the impactRead more
Despite its recent discovery in the United States, alpha-gal syndrome has affected thousands of peoples’ lives. Characterized by an allergy to red meat, alpha-gal syndrome is believed to be caused by the bite of lone star ticks. Once bitten, a sugar molecule called alpha-gal enters the body. In a period of months, some people willRead more
An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroid, is a very common medical condition. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 4.6 percent of the U.S. population ages 12 years and up has hypothyroidism. That’s nearly 5 out of 100 people. Depending on the severity of the condition, individuals struggling with hypothyroidism often experience aRead more
The holidays are over, it’s the middle of winter, and there’s a global pandemic with no end in sight. You may be feeling especially tired, out-of-rhythm, or may not be putting your health first. It’s not your fault. Everyone is struggling right now, and it’s easy to get out-of-step with your own self-care. Your immunityRead more
Lindsay Matthews and the entire team at River City Wellness are taking every recommended precaution and following all protocols to make sure that receiving an acupuncture treatment is as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe fully in acupuncture’s ability to boost the body’s immune system to fight all sorts of illnesses. WeRead more