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The Five Phases
Five Element or Five Phase Theory is something which many people are increasingly familiar with, whether they have a background…
April 17, 2026
Jing: The Substance of Vitality
Jing – it’s what you’re made of. NOTE: This article includes explicit topics related to reproductive health. In Chinese physiology,…
April 10, 2026
What Vegetables Really Do To Your Body
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) WHY…
April 3, 2026
What is Qi?
This is one of the most important topics on this website. Qi (also written chi) is a complex Chinese term…
March 27, 2026
How Probiotics Affect Your Health
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) If…
March 20, 2026
Yin and Yang (and Their Imbalances)
Most of Chinese Medical theory can be distilled down to the dualistic concept of yin and yang. For example, the…
March 13, 2026
How Sleep Deprivation & LEDs Affect Your Health
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) I’ve…
March 6, 2026
What is Qigong?
Qigong is a form of energetic exercise that arises from an ancient Chinese tradition of martial arts and meditative movement…
February 27, 2026
Multivitamins That Actually Work
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) For…
February 20, 2026
Qi and Blood (and Their Imbalances)
Chinese Medicine is both a physiological and an energetic medicine. We deal primarily with what we call bodily substances. These…
February 13, 2026
“Isn’t acupuncture just for pain?”
Oriental Medicine (OM), sometimes referred to as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or simply Chinese Medicine, is often equated with the…
February 6, 2026
How The Sun & Earth Affect Your Health
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) One…
January 30, 2026
How Wifi & Cellphones Affect Your Health
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) Let’s…
January 23, 2026
The Three Treasures – Jing, Qi, and Shen
In Oriental Medicine (OM), the body is composed of three major parts – jing, qi, and shen. These are referred…
January 16, 2026
Herbal Consults: $30 for 20 Minutes
Natural Remedies for CDA and North Idaho Residents Coeur d’Alene has always had a thing for natural solution. People here…
January 14, 2026
Cholesterol to the Rescue
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then.) Cholesterol…
January 9, 2026
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain in CDA
If you’re searching “acupuncture near me” in Coeur d’Alene because low back pain is slowing you down, you’re not alone.…
January 5, 2026
Monthly Unlimited Acupuncture for just $170 in Coeur d’Alene
We’ve always been CDA’s most affordable acupuncture option. Now we’re going further. Acupuncture works best as a regular practice—not something…
January 3, 2026
Quit Smoking with Acupuncture: Why CDA Smokers Are Making the Switch
If you’ve tried quitting smoking before, you know the struggle. If it’s your first time… get ready. Patches can still…
January 2, 2026
Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: Choosing Trained Experts in Needle Therapy
Considering dry needling for pain relief in CDA? Maybe you’ve only heard of it, or maybe you’ve already experienced it…
December 31, 2025
How Plastic & Fragrances Affect Your Health
(This article was originally written by Conner in 2019, and is just as relevant today as it was then. It…
November 29, 2025
UNLIMITED Acupuncture for 3 Months — Limited to 25 Patients Only
Affordable Acupuncture CDA is launching something we’ve dreamed of since day one: Unlimited Acupuncture Packages. For just $380, you get…
October 16, 2025
Warm Up With The Power Of Moxibustion (“Moxa”) — By Private Appointment Only
At Affordable Acupuncture, moxibustion (“moxa”) is a specialized therapy offered exclusively by private appointment at our home office. We reserve…
October 13, 2025
A Precision Treatment for Chronic Pain and Varicose Veins: Bloodletting at Affordable Acupuncture CDA
Rethinking Bloodletting: More Than Old Hollywood Dramatics Bloodletting is somewhat of a contentious practice, often maligned from its depictions in…
September 9, 2025
Fall Special: Family Acupuncture Package at Affordable Acupuncture CDA
Share the Healing – Your Whole Family Can Now Use One Package! Great news for families in North Idaho! This…
September 9, 2025
What is Community Acupuncture?
Community Acupuncture is a radically accessible approach to wellness. It reimagines acupuncture as an affordable, community-centered experience—rather than an exclusive,…
August 2, 2025
Birth, Pregnancy & Women’s Health with Acupuncture
This article is for those interested in learning more about how Chinese Medicine can be used for: Menstrual concerns Hormonal…
July 8, 2025
Meet your practitioners.
Hi! Our names are Conner Kees and Laura Rose Gage. Welcome to the Affordable Acupuncture CDA blog! We are both…
March 17, 2025