Finding relief from seasonal or environmental allergies can be a never ending quest. You consistently take antihistamines both prescribed and over-the-counter types, but all they do is suppress the immune responses to the triggers. They really don’t do anything to prevent allergies, plus they have negative side effects. Acupuncture has been known to help with
Acupuncture is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which focuses on restoring balance in your body and nervous system to promote healing. Sounds good for everyone, but especially beneficial for athletes. It increases blood flow, reduces inflammations, and promotes the natural healing process which is why so many professional athletes use acupuncture for healing. What
Can acupuncture help relieve chronic pain? In a one word answer, YES. Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used frequently in western medicine as a complement to prescription medications and/or surgery for many chronic conditions. Although many western practitioners still do not recognize acupuncture, it remains a beneficial treatment. Research has found acupuncture advantageous
You can barely turn on the TV without seeing this and that remedy to aid women’s health. It has become the catch phrase for everything remedial needed to make a woman’s life better. While some of these may be helpful, have you heard anything about acupuncture for women’s health? Probably not. Most professionals who practice
We all at times feel exhausted. We tell others that we are so tired and have no energy. Luckily for most of us, these feelings of exhaustion are nothing compared to the energy-draining fatigue of someone undergoing chemotherapy. No amount of rest relieves the persistent fatigue of cancer while going through chemo. That’s the difference
Bell’s Palsy is an unexpected and sudden facial paralysis that typically occurs on one side of the face, however it can affect both sides. It usually resolves within weeks or months, but it can linger longer. Dysfunction of cranial nerves is the main culprit, but there are other causes. Traditional western medicine treats the symptoms,
If you are someone who uses their hands and wrist working at your job or doing crafts, you might have developed something known as carpal tunnel syndrome. It causes numbness, pain, tingling, and sometimes a poor grip. You may have thought the only treatment or remedy is surgery, however, that would be incorrect. There are
Melanie Andreen, L.Ac was given the opportunity to talk about acupuncture, what it is, if it is harmful, and additional insightful information. You can read the article at Her Campus.
Are you aware that you can have a golfer’s elbow without actually having played golf? Golfer’s elbow starts as an aching pain, but without treatment can devolve into more serious pain. The pain may even radiate down the forearm and affect the hand causing gripping issues. What exactly causes golfer’s elbow and can acupuncture help?
Are you aware that acupuncture is an effective treatment for Achilles tendonitis? Even if you are a sports enthusiast, our guess is probably not, so obviously there is a lot to learn. Keep reading to learn more about Acupuncture for Achilles tendonitis and what you should know. What is Achilles Tendonitis? If you are a
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