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Acupuncture In Lexington, MA

Balance By Julie Stephenson, L.Ac.

Welcome to Balance By Julie in Lexington, MA where we specialize in treating back pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and headaches among other concerns. Our office office is located right off of 95 for easy access from Bedford, Burlington, Waltham, Concord, Woburn, Wellesley, Newton and other metrowest neighborhoods.

Our philosophy of care governs everything that we do. Our goal is to compassionately work with our patients to restore an optimal state of health. Your comfort and good health are our utmost priorities. Our acupuncture treatments can not only treat symptoms, but also address the root of your medical condition according to the principles of Chinese Medicine.

We offer acupuncture, massage therapy, and reiki to fit all your health needs.​

Acupuncture and the Small Intestine

Published June 22, 2020

The small intestine is part of the gastrointestinal tract and up to 90 percent of the digestion and absorption of food occurs here. The small intestine’s main function is the absorption of minerals and nutrients from the food we ingest. It consists of three separate parts; the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. The small intestine measures upwards of

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TCM for Summer Heat

Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, is a medical system that dates back nearly 3,500 years. This system uses modalities like acupuncture and botanical formulas to treat ailments and keep the body balanced. TCM acknowledges not four, but five seasons. 

The fifth season that differentiates from the other seasons that many go by is called Indian summer. This 5th

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In Summer, Nourish Your Heart

Summer is a time of abundant energy, long sunshine-filled days, and warmth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer has many different associations that help define it and therefore help us understand how to stay in balance with the season. To shed some light on the context of summer, its element is fire, the color is red, its emotion is

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