Acupuncture Treatment of Allergies When springtime arrives, many people struggle with seasonal allergies brought on by pollen and other environmental elements. Allergy symptoms can have a profound impact our quality of life and even prevent some from being able to enjoy the outdoors and spring activities. Patients frequently seek relief with acupuncture treatment because it
I love getting to know the people who come to me for treatment. I get to connect with them as people as well as patients. Most importantly, I listen carefully to the needs of every patient and provide an atmosphere of compassion. I became part of The Acupuncture Clinic family 12 years ago when I
Over the past few years, I have been concentrating my studies on using acupuncture as a component of a more comprehensive treatment and long-term care model for cancer patients and survivors. The published research that Dr. Phillips, Dr. Hand, and I conducted at the University of South Carolina explored the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture on
A balanced life. That’s what so many people seek. They want excellent mental, physical, and spiritual health. We compartmentalize these parts of our life. Each receives different attention, and when needed, treatment plans. Rarely do we look at them as being interconnected to each other. We receive prescriptions or various therapies to treat ailments and
It is estimated that over 10 million Americans and up to one-third of all adults will experience Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) in their lifetime. The symptoms of this complex condition vary widely. They can be so distant from the temporomandibular region that this diagnosis is often overlooked. TMD can result in
“I was terrified,” said Matt Barrie. He went to bed perfectly healthy and woke with the left side of his face paralyzed from Bell’s Palsy. The only way he could close his eye was with his own fingers, so Matt started wearing an eye patch. The paralysis altered his visual appearance and he stopped working
This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear Friends, What changes we are all experiencing! Having so much free time has on one hand been a forgotten luxury, and on the other an opportunity to reflect on how to
Migraine is much more than just a chronic headache. It is a serious and prevalent neurological disease with a wide array of symptoms and varied frequency of episodes that can, for some, be disabling. The associated impact of migraine on sufferers is profound. Beyond the intense and quite varied physical symptoms, social interactions, sleep patterns,
Our Stress Problem Stress has become a regular part of many Americans’ lives. It is aggravated by work-related factors, financial issues, home life, and the complexity of our relationships. Add in a wide range of global issues and there’s enough to keep people up for many nights. The long-term effects of stress can take a
Lower back pain is a common problem If you’ve experienced lower back pain, you understand how detrimental it can be to your quality of life. Even the simplest tasks become difficult. Injuring this part of your body limits your mobility and range of motion. Your lower back bears the weight for your upper body and
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