How Long do the Benefits of Acupuncture Last?
So, you’ve been wondering if you should book your first series of acupuncture treatments, and you still have some questions lingering in your mind- that’s completely normal. Acupuncture is a totally different type of medical treatment than what you are used to. But you’ve heard some great things about it and want to move forward […]
The Healing Power of Infrared Heat
Infrared heat lamps are neither a light source nor a decorative feature in my office. They are used to elevate the surface temperature of the body. This enhances body functioning on several levels. The basic concept is that the invisible waves of heat energy provided by infrared rays have the ability to permeate all layers […]
Can Acupuncture Work to Help Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal Tunnel is generally described as pain, numbness, tingling and/or electrical sensations within the median nerve distribution, which is typically the thumb and the first two or three fingers. Common symptoms experienced by those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome is decreased mobility in the hands and/or wrist area.Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Research StudiesStudies have recently […]
Can Acupuncture Help with My Back Pain?
In short, yes, acupuncture can definitely help with your back pain. One of the most common causes of back pain is sprains and strains in the lumbar muscle, because the lower back is more susceptible to strains due to twisting and bending. When the muscle fibers are over-stretched or torn, a strain or sprain has […]
Anxious About Choosing Acupuncture for Anxiety and Panic Attacks?
As many as 40 million people in America are suffering from symptoms related to anxiety. Prescription drugs are an option; however, some people are not keen on the possible side effects or the dependency on a medication. If medication is not a good choice for you, that doesn’t mean there is not another option. More […]
Does Acupuncture Work for Treating Sciatica?
Is acupuncture effective in treating sciatica pain? The quick answer is yes, acupuncture actually is a great treatment option for treating the symptoms associated with sciatica for a few various reasons.What Exactly is Sciatica? Sciatica is a condition diagnosed by your medical doctor which involves inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The symptoms associated with this […]
Top Five Acupuncture Points for Anxiety
A person suffering from anxiety-related symptoms stopped to see his psychiatrist before going to work one day. After reporting palpitations and a tightness of the chest, the psychiatrist reassured him but not before explaining to him that more often than not, patients with similar symptoms tend to visit the emergency room first and report them […]
Cupping Therapy Marks
After cupping one will most likely encounter cupping therapy marks. Sometimes these marks are confused with bruising; however, it is important to understand that these are not actually bruises. Bruising is defined as a mark which is caused by a blunt force trauma, such as hitting something hard into the tissue of the skin. Many professional […]
What Can’t Acupuncture Treat?
This year, an independent non-profit, the Joint Commission, mandated that all hospitals accredited by the organization are required to provide acupuncture and other non-pharmacological pain management modalities as a strategy option for pain management. Did you also know that, last year, the American College of Physicians changed its guidelines to “strongly recommend” that physicians look […]
Why Are Doctors Abandoning Conventional Practices for Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and all styles of acupuncture share the same basic approach to patient care. Each employs a personalized strategy that considers the patient’s unique conditions, needs and circumstances. The idea is always to go beyond the treatment of symptoms in order to address all the causes of an illness. Acupuncturists, like myself, […]