by Kiera Cook | Mar 3, 2026 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, yet remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. If you’re living with endometriosis, you already know the reality:...
by Tracey Ulrich | Feb 27, 2026 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
If you’re new to acupuncture, it’s natural to have questions. Many people are curious about what acupuncture feels like, how it works, and whether it can truly make a difference in their health. At City Pulse Acupuncture in Oakland, we often meet patients...
by Tracey Ulrich | Dec 23, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
T.J. Watt Injury Highlights Dry Needling Risks Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt recently required surgery for a collapsed lung after a dry needling session at the team’s practice facility. While this type of complication is rare, it highlights an important...
by Rachel Hemphill | Nov 24, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Many people are surprised to learn that histamine, the same chemical involved in allergic reactions, can also affect reproductive health. For some, an intolerance to histamine may play a hidden role in hormone imbalance, irregular cycles, or unexplained fertility...
by Rachel Hemphill | Oct 29, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Understanding the Second Trimester and Why Support Matters The second trimester of pregnancy, spanning weeks 13 to 27, is often described as the most comfortable phase for many expectant mothers. The fatigue and nausea of early pregnancy tend to subside, while the...
