Inner Balance Acupuncture

Acupuncture in Plainview, NY 11803

Michael Iacobellis, Ms, Dipl.Ac.

Michael Iacobellis holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture from New York College of Health Professionals, Syosset, New York. He is Board Certified, NCCAOM. Prior to his education in oriental medicine, he obtained a bachelors degree in business with a concentration in human resources from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. He has extreme knowledge and experience in pain management, respiratory conditions, fertility, and digestive problems,

The Flu & You – How Can TCM Help?

Published June 1, 2020

Chinese medicinal clinical studies have suggested that using acupuncture as a preventative approach to colds and flu can reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection and shorten the duration of the illness. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine work by rebalancing the body’s systems, regulating the body’s healing energies, and enhancing the immune system.

Even though germs, bacteria,

Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and

Germ Theory: 101

Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink, but not all of them are bad or harmful.

Think of the immune system as your body’s security detail. The cells, tissues, and