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Libido, hormones and intimacy at Anchor Point Acupuncture A few weeks ago I was having lunch with my girlfriend. I asked what she and her partner had planned for the long weekend coming up and referenced Valentines Day over that weekend. She responded," Oh, I don't think I put that together. It's not that I lost my libido, I know where it's at and that my friend is in airplane mode!" In my practice I see this daily when I we are gauging how much energy, stress and slee

For many people, being active is not simply a hobby. It is part of how they understand their body, their strength, and their sense of capability. Whether that activity comes from athletic training, physically demanding work, or maintaining mobility in daily life, the body becomes something that is relied upon. When injury, pain, or delayed recovery interrupts that trust, the impact often extends well beyond physical discomfort. Sports medicine acupuncture is used by athletes

Digestive symptoms rarely begin as something severe. For many people, it starts with occasional reflux, bloating, or discomfort that feels manageable at first. Over time, those symptoms often become more frequent, more limiting, and harder to predict. What we see clinically is that when digestive issues persist, they are rarely confined to the gut alone. Sleep becomes disrupted. Energy declines. Stress tolerance narrows. Inflammation increases. The body compensates for as lon

Darlene Valletta, LAc.,Founder & Clinical Director, Anchor Point AcupunctureRockville, MD Neuropathy Relief Program Most people do not search for help at the first sign of neuropathy. They adapt. They slow down. They hold the railing a little tighter. They choose different shoes. They stop going out as often, not because they want to, but because their body no longer feels predictable. In our clinic, neuropathy rarely presents as “just numbness.” It shows up as hesitation. A

“Darlene Valletta, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist and integrative medicine provider in Rockville, MD, specializing in neuropathy, neurologic recovery, fertility and IVF support, sports medicine, TMJ/TMD, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. Founder of Anchor Point Acupuncture, she delivers evidence-informed, non-invasive acupuncture care focused on nervous system regulation, circulation, and functional recovery.”

The Everyday Hustle We All Know Too Well Mornings at home can feel like a sitcom without a laugh track. The alarm rings, one parent is packing lunches while the other’s chanting, “Shoes. Please. Shoes. Now.” The dog’s barking, breakfast is half-eaten, and by 8:15 a.m., everyone’s survived another launch sequence worthy of NASA. By nightfall, it doesn’t slow down. There’s homework, dishes, “one more email,” and a brain that refuses to shut off. You finally crawl into bed… only

When a stroke strikes, every second truly matters, not only in the emergency room, but in the weeks and months that follow. As an acupuncturist who has worked closely with post-stroke patients in rehabilitation, I’ve witnessed how early intervention can completely change the outcome of recovery. Let me share the story of two patients who began their healing journeys within days of each other, one in his 70s, and the other in his 40s. Their stories illuminate how timing, acces