INM Wellness News
Abdominal Pain, Bloating, and Energy Testimonial
Abdominal Pain, Bloating, & Energy Before coming to SOPHIA in February 2016, I suffered for years with a “bad gut”. I had been diagnosed with hindgut inertia, an overgrowth of bacteria in my small intestine, and acid reflux. I had very painful stomach aches,...
How Acupuncture Supports Cancer
How Acupuncture Supports Cancer When it comes to choosing “Alternative medicine” therapies in conjunction with Cancer treatments, there are a plethora of options. When choosing a right therapy, one must look at the research literature for assistance. The...
Gas and Bloating Testimonial
I had gas and bloating after having a meal, that would take my focus off work. These symptoms limited my ability to focus on work tasks, as well as a physical practice and to be with friends. I couldn’t sleep throughout the night and was moody all the time. Moody from...
Tick Season is Coming Soon: What to Do?
Spring is here which makes most people happy and excited about being able to enjoy outdoor activities because of the nicer weather. However, with the warm weather also comes an increased number of ticks and since we are in Connecticut, where Lyme disease...
Medical Minute: Lyme Disease
Medical Minute with Dr. Ken Hoffman: Lyme Disease Hi, my name is Dr. Ken Hoffman, and I am the medical director for SOPHIA Natural Health Center and also host for the radio talk show called The Natural Medicine Connection. It's on WLAD 94.1, every Saturday...
General Health & Wellness Testimonial
I came to SOPHIA on December 2018, to improve my general health & wellness. I knew deep down that I could be feeling better than I was despite the fact that I felt I was doing everything right health wise. I now feel more energetic with no more nagging shoulder...
Neck and Back Tension, Crohn’s Disease
Before coming to SOPHIA, I was experiencing a lot of back and neck tension as well as headaches. While being at SOPHIA, my needs have definitely shifted since recently being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. My treatments immediately changed as I was experiencing...
Back Pain Testimonial
Back & Joint Pain After many years of daily jogging, 7-12 miles a day it took a toll on my back and joints. Jogging became impossible and I started playing golf. After walking 9 holes my back would bother me. After several months of treatments, I no longer suffer...
Self Care
Are you taking care of yourself? As we all know, life happens! And life comes with a lot of challenges, stressors but also good positive things. Even though we might want things to always be positive and good; unfortunately, we cannot control that. What we can control...
Chinese Medicine And The Use Of Moxa
Have you ever wondered “What is that herbal aroma I smell in the air when I walk into SOPHIA Natural Health Center?" That herbal scent is from an herb called Moxa. Moxa is a spongy herb also known as Mugwort. Mugwort can be found locally growing during the warmer...