Huron Point Acupuncture 

Our take from an Eastern & Western Perspective Hormones are the text messages of the body. They direct our body systems and keep communication open between our cells. In Western medicine, we think about the balance between estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, insulin, and thyroid hormones. In Chinese medicine, we think about qi, blood, yin and yang. Acupuncture is a great place to start to balance our bodies, regulate periods and improve fertility. It can help lessen the dr

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people finally try acupuncture — and often, it’s after everything else has failed. Many of our patients come in after trying physical therapy, injections, surgeries or medications. Some have been living with pain for months or even years. What surprises them most is how acupuncture works differently. Acupuncture doesn’t just treat the location of the pain — it treats the underlying cause. Acupuncture + red light therapy to help neck

If I want a quick, high protein dessert option to satisfy a sweet tooth craving, this is my go to recipe. No special ingredients and its ready in 5 minutes. Plus, it makes extras for another day! 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese 3 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey or plant based) 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener or maple syrup (I do a combo of both) 2 T cocoa powder splash vanilla extract Blend in food processor until creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down sides as needed. D

Hormones are vital to our health and affect everything from energy levels to emotional balance. An imbalance can lead to a variety of issues such as fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and even fertility challenges. Increasingly, people are turning to hormone functional medicine testing, especially the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) analysis, to get a clearer picture of their hormonal health. This article will break down DUTCH testing, how it works, and the ad

Fish oil is my favorite supplement for most people. I am not a fan of having people take 30 supplements a day. Most of us can benefit from a multivitamin, Vitamin D (here in Michigan) and fish oil, and that will get you pretty far. Fish oil has a whole host of benefits for our heart and cardiovascular system. It is an anti inflammatory and can benefit those with joint pain. It can also protect the liver from oxidative damage. Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is skyro

PMS is common but it is not normal! I see women all the time that are miserable in the days or week before their period. They feel irritable, angry, rage, hateful, or even like they are crawling out of their skin. It may be just feeling extra crabby but can be so much more. I have seen patients end up needing inpatient psychiatric help during this time, and conventional medicine has little to offer outside of birth control, It affects our relationships with our partners, kids

Our Wellness Center offers a complementary approach to cancer care, offering adjunctive therapies to support you and your loved ones A cancer diagnosis can leave us feeling powerless, often with more questions than answers. Our team can be of benefit during your cancer journey, whether you are in active treatment or remission. We use an integrative approach to cancer care, to help you heal mind, body and spirit. Acupuncture & Functional Medicine My goal, as an acupuncturist

Mammograms are a hot topic. While we encourage our patients to make their own decisions about their healthcare, we still believe in prevention. Dr. Katie's Thermascan from 2024 For patients who choose not to use mammograms, we offer an alternative with thermography. Thermascan of Michigan comes to our office 3x per year to offer appointments. They do breast, thyroid and/or carotid scans. These scans use cameras that detect heat signals, possibly years before cancer is seen

Have you tried castor oil yet? It may be the hottest trend in beauty, but it is really a secret dating back to ancient Egypt. Castor Oil...

Even as a doctor, I was very unsure and confused about breastfeeding until I had my son. I'm not a lactation consultant but I breastfeed my babies for over 1 1/2 years each, worked, and still managed to donate extra milk. I get a lot of questions about the transition back to work, managing pumping and keeping up your supply. This is the advice I wish I would have had! Breastfeeding is totally a choice but I want to support those moms that want to nurse their babies. This is n