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Acupuncture Can Address the Symptoms of Cancer and the Side Effects of Cancer Therapies

Studies less than five years ago have revealed that acupuncture is able to help control certain side effects and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, pain, and fatigue associated with some forms of cancer and their corresponding treatments. Researchers from the Integrative Medicine Service of the Memorial Sloan Kettering … Continue reading

When Compared To Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine And Acupuncture Can Save You Money

It is a fact that when compared to Western medicine, Chinese medicine and acupuncture can save you money. These alternative treatments are much less costly than conventional western medicine in a couple of ways. First, in terms of actual treatments costs, Western medicine is significantly less cheaper than Chinese medicine … Continue reading

Powerful Chinese Medicinal Herbs That Can Treat The Symptoms of Menopause

Managing the confusing and complex array of symptoms of menopause can become easier with Chinese herbal medicine, a type of traditional Chinese medicine treatment that is based on the premise that everything moves or changes. The circulation of vital energy (Chi) animates and invigorates the organs and the rest of … Continue reading

Acupuncture Can Help Improve the Function and Health of Your Eyes and Mouth

You heard the saying the “eyes speak a lot”. The eyes can completely reflect your thoughts and feelings. It can even give an indication of how healthy your body is. The eyes play such an important role in a person’s life as it is primarily the organ through which we … Continue reading

Handling The Symptoms of ADHD with Acupuncture

From time to time, anyone may experience difficulties tuning and focusing out distractions but for adults and children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), this is a frustrating battle they have to deal with every day.

Behavioral therapy and drugs are the common Western conventional modes of treatment for ADHD … Continue reading

Podiatric Acupuncture and Its Various Applications

As with all acupuncture procedures, foot acupuncture involves the application of extremely thin sterile single use needles into acupuncture points on the skin stimulating the meridian channels to enhance the flow of energy or Chi. For various podiatric issues, acupuncture points on the lower limb (from the hip below) are … Continue reading

Acupuncture Can Help Control and Manage Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)Symptoms

In the United States, temporomandibular disorder (TMD) affects about 10 million people. It is marked by pain in the muscles of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Myofascial pain is distinguished by hypersensitivity of certain spots in tight muscle fibers (myofascial trigger points). Those trigger points can be caused by muscle overload … Continue reading

The Use of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Treatments for Post-Partum Problems

Chinese Medicine’s potency stems from its ability to deal with the underlying roots of disharmonies, that when treated allow for long-term results. Some of the issues women in post-partum delivery experience include:

o Insomnia
o Inadequate Lactation
o Back Pain
o Post-Traumatic Stress
o PND (Post Natal Depression)
o Night … Continue reading

Acupuncture and the Consequences of Enhanced Globalization

In the hands of a well-trained practitioner, acupuncture can have much broader applications than just being merely a great way to control pain. It is part of the Chinese health care system that can be traced back at least 3,000 years. The underlying premise of acupuncture is the idea that … Continue reading

Study Shows That Acupuncture Treatment Can Lead to the Repair of Spinal Cord Injury

According to the Mayo Clinic, several factors can cause nerve damage: exposure to toxins, infections, and injuries. Nerve damage can lead to symptoms like loss of sensation, burning and/or tingling sensation, and pain. Having been the subject of numerous scientific studies regarding nerve regeneration, acupuncture has proven to be an … Continue reading