CBD oil and seborrheic keratosis

You know how minor health issues have a way of sneaking up on you? One of mine was a grayish looking wart that had popped up on my face and stayed for a couple of years. Because I had been briefly seeing a dermatologist for pyoderma faciale, and she hadn’t been able to help meContinue reading “CBD oil and seborrheic keratosis”

Suggested safety guidelines for Florida beachgoers who get injections or acupuncture

Several cases of necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, have been spiking in different areas of Florida for several weeks. One of the most recent cases was a man who had a steroid injection in his back in the days before his beach visit (read more here). Because of my background as a massageContinue reading “Suggested safety guidelines for Florida beachgoers who get injections or acupuncture”

Essential oils to help dementia and Alzheimer’s patients

Specific essential oils can help manage mood and cognitive function in patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Do I need acupuncture?

Laughter is the best medicine. But your health concerns are no laughing matter. Call me and find out if acupuncture can help you today! Nicole Noles Collins is a licensed acupuncture physician at Vitalichi Acupuncture. Nicole has two bachelor’s degrees – Alternative Medicine and Professional Health Sciences – as well as a master’s degree in TraditionalContinue reading “Do I need acupuncture?”

Emu oil helps my pyoderma faciale (acne rosacea)

If I had to pick only one topical to manage my pyoderma faciale (acne rosacea), it would be emu oil.

How I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane Irma

In 2017, Southwest Florida braced for impact from Hurricane Irma. I was on medical leave from my newspaper job as well as my acupuncture and massage practice after surgery, but I got clearance from my surgeon days before to resume light-duty activities. I spent a not-so-light weekend with my family preparing my home and myContinue reading “How I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane Irma”

Chinese Medicine can help recovery from shingles

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you recover from shingles.

Kick your butts to the curb

Now is always the best time to quit smoking. Chinese medicine can help kick your butts to the curb and mitigate the oxidative damage that smoking causes.With the five pillars of health, your acupuncture physician can help guide you through your journey to wean off nicotine. There are many supportive lifestyle changes you can makeContinue reading “Kick your butts to the curb”