“Work stress and dark chocolate cravings may seem harmless, but together they fuel back pain and sleepless nights. Learn how acupuncture and TCM can break the cycle, restore balance, and help you wake up pain-free.”

Hand numbness at night is often linked to carpal tunnel syndrome, posture, or nerve compression. At Caulo Care Forest Hills, we combine Western medicine insights with acupuncture and TCM to restore circulation, reduce pain, and prevent long-term wrist damage.

"Fingertip numbness can be a warning sign of nerve compression, circulation problems, or Qi stagnation. At Caulo Care Community Acupuncture, we combine modern diagnostics with Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore sensation, relieve discomfort, and improve hand health."

Burnout Syndrome is more than just feeling tired — it’s a deep, chronic state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. At Caulo Care Community Acupuncture in Forest Hills, NY, Dr. Phumlarp Caulo combines Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal remedies to help patients recover energy, restore balance, and prevent relapse naturally.

The modern understanding of trigger points—technically called myofascial trigger points was pioneered by Dr. Janet G. Travell (1901–1997), a physician who specialized in chronic muscle pain.

For the first time, muscles of the neck—such as the sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, and scalenes, along with the cervical vertebrae (C1–C7)—were accurately described. His work laid the foundation for modern anatomical understanding and remains fundamental in diagnosing conditions like neck stiffness today.

🧠 What Is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is a condition in which the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc (nucleus pulposus) pushes out through a tear or weakness in the outer layer (annulus fibrosus). This protrusion can compress nearby spinal nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness, especially in the neck, lower back, arms, or legs.

You step onto the stage, your heart hammering in your chest. The spotlight’s glare overwhelms your vision, and dozens of expectant eyes fix upon your trembling form. In that electrifying moment, every fiber of your being screams for escape. Your legs feel like jelly, quivering uncontrollably beneath the weight of your fear. As the audience holds its breath, you find yourself asking: What mysterious force within your brain and body drives this visceral reaction?

"Your Memory Runs on Blood: Why Forgetting Might Mean You're Nutrient Deficient" “Forgetfulness Isn’t Just Forgetting — It’s the Body...

Having muscle bulk (mass) or shape (form) does not automatically mean you have muscle function or force. For strength to occur, several biological systems must operate in sync: Motor Cortex (brain control center) Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerves (signal pathways) Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ) (connection site) Skeletal Muscle Fibers (contractile units) Cardiovascular Supply & Metabolism (fuel system) 👉 If even one component fails, the muscle may be intact but

Many people have experienced unintentionally dozing off during a car ride—whether as a silent passenger or even, alarmingly, as the driver who must open windows or blast music to stay awake. But falling asleep in the car isn’t merely a sign of fatigue. Rather, it may reflect a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and energetic systems within the body.

Intestinal obstruction, the blockage of normal movement of contents through the intestines, is a condition as ancient as humanity itself. Across millennia and medical traditions, from early Egyptian physicians to modern surgeons and Chinese medicine practitioners, this dangerous and sometimes life-threatening disorder has been studied, interpreted, and treated in dramatically different yet interconnected ways.

In 1664, English neuroanatomist Thomas Willis published a groundbreaking work called Cerebri Anatome, in which he named and described several cranial nerves. Among them was the tenth cranial nerve, which he named “vagus”—a Latin word meaning “wandering.”

In TCM, bloating is not simply “gas” — it reflects an imbalance in the internal organs, particularly the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Intestines, and is viewed as Qi (energy) disruption, Dampness, or Food stagnation.

Hidden Risks of Ignoring IBS and How TCM Can Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often dismissed as “just a stomach issue,” but it’s...

How to Ease Dysphagia with Acupuncture and TCM: Expert Tips from New York Practitioners in Forest Hills, Queens

Many people think a hiatal hernia is just “a little heartburn.” But the truth is — this condition can cause serious complications if left untreated. Here’s what you really need to know:

Gastrointestinal Disorders in TCM and Western explain Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the...

Understanding the Interpretation of Cold Sensation in the Stomach: A How-To Guide in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine

Hunger is a natural signal that our body sends us, reminding us to refuel and nurture ourselves. Yet, there are times when individuals...