Dr. Putnam's Health Insights: Garden Path Acupuncture Blog

Chinese Herbal Remedies for Menstrual Cramps: Natural Relief Backed by Research

May 19, 2025

Most women know the struggle of menstrual cramps and how they can disrupt daily life. Painkillers offer quick relief, but they often come with side effects and don’t work for…

How Acupuncture Eases Pelvic Pain Without Drugs

April 27, 2025

Living with chronic pelvic pain can disrupt your daily life and steal your energy. For many people, prescription drugs are often the go-to fix, but these medications can bring unwanted…

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help

April 6, 2025

Millions of people struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction, yet many aren’t sure what it is or when to get help. This condition happens when the muscles that support the bladder,…

How Stress Affects Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Role of Acupuncture in Relief

March 9, 2025

Stress is more than a mental burden—it can deeply impact physical health, including the pelvic floor. When stress becomes chronic, it often tightens pelvic muscles and disrupts their function, leading…

The Benefits of Collagen Induction at Every Age

February 28, 2025

Collagen is the foundation of youthful, resilient skin, but as we age, our body’s natural collagen production slows down. Collagen induction therapy, also known as microneedling, is a powerful way…

The worst of two worlds: Hard Flaccid Syndrome

February 21, 2025

Hard flaccid syndrom (HFS) is an uncommon and little-known disorder marked by enduring alterations in the penis’ flaccid state. HFS is the worst of both worlds, as its name implies.…

If you have a penis, read this

February 21, 2025

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are two distinct but interconnected conditions. While they primarily involve different aspects of the pelvic region, they can influence each other in…

why back pain can be a pain in the butt

February 21, 2025

It’s all tied together, you know. And the biggest seams in our body are right along the midline in our pelvis. Tight pelvic floor muscles can contribute to back pain…

the weird link between Tight pelvic floors and constipation

February 21, 2025

Why on Earth would a tight anus actually cause diarrhea? Hold on, it’s a bumpy and unpleasant ride. Tight pelvic floor muscles can contribute to diarrhea, although this connection is…