Erica Docimo, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.

Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist

Erica Docimo is a California and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Owner of Mind and Body Acupuncture, a holistic healthcare and lifestyle studio based in Los Angeles, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in Acupuncture, Herbal Prescriptions, and Eastern and Western Nutrition. Erica holds a Masters of Chinese Medicine from The Emperor’s College with a focus on Women’s Health. She also received training at The Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture (AOA) to become certified in pain reflex-release technique and manual nerve blocking.

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10 Magical & Spiritual Properties of Cinnamon

Enhance your intuition and spellwork with these cinnamon rituals Ah, the scent of warm cinnamon wafting through your home is just magical…literally. This popular spice has been used in rituals and ceremonies in various...

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Get Taste Back

The ability to taste wonderful flavors is one of life’s great pleasures. Sometimes, because of illness or advancing age, you can lose your sense of taste. This makes it harder to enjoy meals. Don't worry, though, becau...

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Make Ginger Garlic Tea

This tea is a yummy, healthy way to warm up while preventing and eradicating a sore throat. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and the sliced ginger and garlic can be reused up to three times. You may not immediately...

6 Reasons Why Ice Cream Makes You Cough & What to Do About It

Exploring the underlying conditions that may cause your cough You just finished eating delicious ice cream, only to end up in a coughing fit. How are the two things related? In this article, we’ll explain several fact...

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Make Ginger Tea or Tisane

Ginger is a common spice used in a variety of recipes and beverages. This root contains a number of health benefits that make it great in hot tea or tisane (medicinal beverage).. 5 October 2021. On its own, ginger has a ...

How to Create an Herbal Tincture at Home: 2 DIY Methods

Craft your own tincture from dried, powdered, or fresh herbsHerbal tinctures have been used around the world for centuries to treat various health conditions and even to flavor your favorite beverages. Best of all, they�...

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Make Cinnamon Tea

Cinnamon has been used in traditional Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of ailments, including the common cold and indigestion.. 5 October 2021. In addition to its health benefits, cinnamon has a natura...

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Make Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea is a delicious and relaxing beverage that has numerous health benefits. Whether you are preparing it from a tea bag or using fresh leaves, peppermint tea can be made in a matter of minutes. Make a steaming...

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Get the Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon (''Cinnamomum velum'' or ''C. cassia'') has long been considered a "wonder food" in various cultures and science has shown that its active oil components such as cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, and cinnamyl al...

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Grate Ginger

Ginger has a multitude of culinary and medicinal uses. Since ginger can be dense and fibrous, grating ginger can be a difficult task for someone who isn't prepared for the job. There are different methods for getting the...