Insomnia
Insomnia has gained more and more attention. Supplementary and alternative medical therapies have proposed several treatments for insomnia, including acupuncture, acupoint massage, aromatherapy, foot reflex therapy, homeopathy, meditation exercise therapy, moxibustion, music therapy, and yoga. Acupuncture, as one of the complementary and alternative medical therapies for insomnia, has been proved to be an effective method […]
Skin issues
How are skin problems treated with Chinese Medicine? The most common skin conditions that can be treated with acupuncture and Oriental medicine include acne, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, pruritus, dry or itchy skin, shingles and urticaria (hives). Acupuncture and Chinese herbs treat skin diseases in a unique manner. Treatment and diagnosis are tailored to each […]
Acudetox
Acudetox: Acupuncture for Addiction Acupuncture is increasingly used for addiction. In fact, one specific type of acupuncture, called auricular acupuncture, or acudetox, involves inserting needles in the outer part of the ear to help quiet symptoms of withdrawal. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association endorses acudetox as part of a comprehensive treatment program for addiction. […]
Digestive
acupuncture has been widely used in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. Uncontrolled data on the clinical use of acupuncture is packed with unjustified enthusiasm. Pilot studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders including nausea and vomiting, functional disorders (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea), peptic ulcer disease, Crohn’s […]
Urinary Issues
According to the British medical journal, various studies have shown Acupuncture to be a safe, effective, and minimally invasive method for treating various urinary conditions, including overactive bladder and frequent urination, incontinence, UTIs, cystitis, and bladder pain as a result of such conditions. It has also been shown to be effective treatment for IBS and […]
Infertility
Infertility is defined as one year of unprotected intercourse which does not result in conception. Approximately 2.6 million American couples suffer from infertility. The cause of infertility may stem from either partner. Approximately 60% of infertility cases are due to female conditions, while 40% are due to male conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers hope […]
Respiratory and ENT
“Acupuncture relaxes all the muscles around the chest wall. It’s consistent with what we’re trying to do conventionally, which helps patients with their breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. When people feel less breathless their quality of life improves dramatically.”
Post Covid Syndrome
CDC Suggests that Effective Post-COVID care can include: Providing holistic patient-centered management approaches to improve patient quality of life and function and partnering with patients to identify achievable health goals. Mild or moderate COVID-19 lasts about two weeks for most people. But others experience lingering health problems even when they have recovered from the acute […]
Emotion
5 Ways Acupuncture Can Help You Emotionally Acupuncture calms your nervous system. If you walk in feeling distressed, upset or overwhelmed receiving acupuncture will switch off your fight or flight response. One of the ways your body can detox after acupuncture is crying. Most acupuncturists will not be surprised or uncomfortable with you letting your […]
Neurological Disorders
Neurological disease, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), which were caused by abnormalities in the nervous system involves the accumulation of false proteins, neurotransmitter abnormalities, neuronal apoptosis, etc. As an alternative supplementary medicine (ASM), acupuncture plays an important role in the treatment of neurological diseases. Acupuncture can inhibit the accumulation of toxic proteins in […]