The Latest from Concept Wellness

Fatigue. Depression and anxiety. Difficulty focusing. Sports injuries. These are some tell-tale signs of a blood deficiency that Lisa Pugliese, R.N., L.Ac., says she has observed frequently in her practice. "It's a common pattern in girls and women -- a disturbance in...

Forty five million Americans suffer from headaches each year, with 2 to 3 million experiencing the debilitating effects of migraines. During Headache Awareness Month, we offer good news! Acupuncture and massage are proven methods for preventing and treating headaches....

Over the course of 20 years, we have treated hundreds of cases dealing with infertility or reproductive problems. Here is a list of fertility issues we regularly treat at Concept Wellness — and with which we have a record of success. Premature ovarian failure Advanced...

It's safe to say something is always in bloom in San Diego. But spring brings particularly high pollen counts to our region, which can produce sneezing, runny eyes, and other symptoms in allergy sufferers. One in six Americans suffers from allergic rhinitis, which...

Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses? If so, acupuncture is a covered medical expense, according to the IRS. Pretax dollars are deducted from an employee's pay and deposited into a FSA. Only qualified medical expenses are reimbursible...

Wear makeup? Use shampoo or hair spray? Apply body lotion or perfume? Cosmetics are likley introducing unseen toxins into your body, impacting your health. Indeed, the average woman applies 168 chemicals to her face and her body each day, according to the nonprofit,...

Do you get an urge to purge and clean in the spring? Your body has the same natural instinct, having emerged from winter. A spring detox can help you purge toxins and move into the new season with vitality and high energy. Here, Riann and Michelle share a couple ways...

Hot flashes? Insomnia? Irritability? Perimenopause and menopause can wreak havoc with our health and happiness. Fortunately, Lisa Pugliese, R.N., L.Ac., says “Acupuncture is very effective at treating these symptoms. It works quickly and is much lower risk than...