Christina Leigh Acupuncture

08/18/2026

A new study shows that Acupuncture stimulates neuroplasticity remodeling (rewiring) in parts of the brain responsible for emotional regulation and reward processing.

"Depression poses a major global health burden. Many patients exhibit treatment resistance or experience intolerable side effects with standard therapies. Acupuncture shows promise as an adjunctive therapy for depression, but its neurobiological mechanisms remain incompletely understood."

"We're still at the early stages in terms of understanding the mechanisms, but the results show that acupuncture can be effective at reducing the symptoms of depression – and it works through different neural pathways than conventional medications do."

"Our findings indicate that acupuncture-based interventions elicit a distinct pattern of neuroplastic remodeling, targeting key regions involved in emotion regulation and reward processing, which contrasts with the hippocampal–occipital effects of conventional treatments."

"The correlation between neuroplastic changes in affective circuits and clinical improvement supports a potential mechanism for acupuncture’s efficacy in alleviating core depressive symptoms such as anhedonia and emotional dysregulation."

Source:
https://www.ovid.com/jnls/md-journal/fulltext/10.1097/md.0000000000050185~effects-of-acupuncture-on-brain-function-in-patients-with

Acupuncture is a traditional and significant part of Chinese medicine that's been around for thousands of years, and continues to be used to ease the pain and discomfort that come with a wide variety of conditions, including fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. The practice has also shown potential for....

05/21/2026

Alex Grey's depiction of acupuncture at work

Have you ever had acupuncture and wonder how it works? The chi, life energy circulates through our plasmic biofield. According to my psychic friend she sees a web of meridians hovering beyond the skin and the points are where the whorls of chi cycle in and out. Trying to imagine a microview of a miasma being released from the needling.

04/29/2026

Long covid

04/29/2026

Start today everyday.

"Small shifts, done consistently, change everything."

We tend to think disease happens suddenly. It doesn’t.

Chronic disease is the slow accumulation of inflammation, insulin resistance, nutrient deficiencies, toxin exposure, poor sleep, and chronic stress.

Day after day. Year after year. Until one day, it shows up with a name.

But the same is true in the other direction.

Health is also built gradually. Every meal, every step, every night of sleep, every choice to care for your body shifts your biology.

That’s why it’s so important to start now.

Start with your diet. Cut out ultra-processed foods that drive inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.

Focus on whole, real food, high-quality protein, healthy fats, and plants rich in fiber and phytonutrients.

Stabilize your blood sugar.
Build muscle.
Prioritize sleep.
Reduce your toxic load.
Create space for movement, connection, and recovery.

Small shifts, done consistently, change everything.

Choose wisely.

04/29/2026

"...outside of a medical need or foodborne illness risk, there isn't a single food I would avoid for health reasons. Because that's just not how nutrition and health work. What matters is your overall dietary pattern. Are you regularly eating fruits, vegetables, fiber, protein, and nutrient-dense foods? That's what actually matters. Not individual foods."

The secret to success is in your daily routine.

12/20/2025

"Not a cure...but a meaningful step forward"

Hydralazine & Glioblastoma: A Step Forward in Research

A recent peer-reviewed study published in Science Advances by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that hydralazine, a long-standing blood pressure medication, was able to halt glioblastoma cell growth in laboratory studies by forcing the cells into senescence, a non-dividing state.

This research is PRECLINCAL and hydralazine is not a cure for glioblastoma. The duration and real-world effectiveness of this response in patients remain unknown. Clinical trials would be required before this approach could be used in treatment.

For an aggressive cancer with limited options, research that identifies new ways to slow tumor growth represents meaningful progress and progress matters.

Not a cure...but a meaningful step forward.
Hydralazine shows promise in laboratory studies by halting glioblastoma cell growth through senescence. Science moves forward one step at a time.

12/14/2025

Acupressure can be a very effective tool when you need something in a pinch. With continual practice, it can transform your selfcare into deep healing and help with increased awareness of your body's imbalances.

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Did you know a stiff neck can be an early sign a cold is coming on?

In Chinese medicine, that neck "crick" can show up before other symptoms hit.

Large Intestine 10 is a classic, go-to point acupuncturists use to treat crick-in-the-neck or as we call it: Luo Zhen (7 t) - which is when you have acute neck stiffness, pain, and limited rotation, often when you wake up.

When this happens, it's often due to stuck energy in your Large Intestine Energy channel, and this point is like "drano" to that clog. It restores good energy (Qi) and blood circulation to the channel, helping you feel better.

When you catch Luo Zhen, this is a good time to shore up your immune system energy - which could stop a potential cold before it turns into something much worse. I've used these methods many times and avoided nasty colds.

Here's I would do right away

1️⃣Try this point
This can help release the neck and move things before they settle in.

2️⃣Hydrate with warm fluids
I like warm water with lemon and a pinch of sea salt.
Sip often throughout the day.

3️⃣Rest and protect your warmth
This is a great time for a hot bath or sauna, extra rest (permission to nap!), and honestly canceling plans if you can. DO NOT go out in the cold with wet hair, and keep your neck covered so you hold onto your warmth.
Cold and flu cases are everywhere right now, especially here in NYC, and Chinese medicine has so many simple tools to help you prevent illness or recover faster once you're struck with a nasty cold or flu.

Do you have a crick in your neck rn?
Let us know!

PS Not medical advice, education only.

12/11/2025

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12/09/2025

・・・
And that’s the western medicine processes, In Chinese medicine, the Kidneys are my favourite organ system.

The Kidneys are your battery pack.

They store your Jing, your core life force, genetics, vitality, longevity.

They rule:
• Growth + Development
• Sexual energy + fertility
• Bones, teeth, brain, marrow
• Hearing + hair health
• Water metabolism
• Fear + willpower

When the Kidneys are strong:
You feel grounded, powerful, clear, focused, resilient, and energized.

When they’re weak:
Low back pain, knee pain, low libido, hair loss, ringing ears, fatigue, fear, anxiety, cold hands/feet, weak willpower.

How to nourish them:
• Warm foods
• Early sleep
• Deep breathing
• Rest
• Gentle qigong
• Minerals
• Adrenal support
• Foot soaks + Kidney 1 stimulation

Keep your Kidneys full.
Keep your life force strong.
You’ll live longer and stronger

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