Pain doesn’t begin where you feel it. It’s the language your body uses to say something deeper is off — a message from your immune and nervous systems that balance has been disrupted. When that imbalance lingers, inflammation becomes the translator. And often, the first place to look isn’t the joint or the muscle — it’s the gut. 1. Inflammation: The Body’s Double-Edged Sword Inflammation is a protective mechanism — the body’s way of cleaning up injury or infection. Short burs

Phoenix mornings finally feel cool again. The air dries out, the heater clicks on at night, and before long the sniffles start making their rounds. Everyone talks about “boosting” immunity this time of year, but the body doesn’t work like a supplement ad. It doesn’t need more defense—it needs better flow . When circulation slows, the immune system does too. And that’s exactly where acupuncture fits. 1. Immunity Begins with Movement Your immune system depends on motion: blood

Acupuncture trains your body to handle stress better. Train your body to thrive through the holiday season.