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Acupuncture Cures the Emotional and Physiological Aspects of Depression

Treating depression with acupuncture seems to be an unlikely proposition but the fact is, acupuncture, for many depressed people, has been the most effective and powerful treatment that allows them to escape depression and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Numerous studies have been done to verify the claims of many who … Continue reading

Acupuncture Can Be an Athlete’s Secret Weapon

Already a household term in the United States, acupuncture became even more popular during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing when it was given to the officials and athletes in the Olympic Village. Even when it is being used as a primary mode of treatment by about 33% of the people … Continue reading

Acupoints Used To Treat Acid Reflux

In Australia, scientists at the University of Adelaide performed studies about the use of gentle electrical pulses to help stimulate the P6 (pericardium 6) and the Neiguan acupuoints that are both connected to the upper gastrointestinal disorder known as acid reflux. The result of the stimulation of these points showed … Continue reading

Acupuncture Treatment in the Back Results in the Treatment of Back Pain

The internet has its good and bad side when it comes to influencing the consciousness of modern society. A couple of positive things it has produced: it has made people aware of the harmful effects of pharmaceutical products; another thing is that it showed us that there are other alternative … Continue reading

Acupuncture Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

The development of hard muscle tissue in the uterus is known as uterine fibroids. They may be known by other names like leiomyomas, myomas or fibroid tumors. Fibroids usually develop in women who are over 40 years of age. In fact, about half of the women 40 years old and … Continue reading

Acupuncture for Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic form of inflammatory bowel condition, ulcerative colitis is an inflammation of the rectum and the lining of the colon (large intestine). Typically, ulcerative colitis starts on the lower area of the colon and in the rectal area. The inflammation can affect the entire colon over the course over … Continue reading

Acupuncture Treatment for PMS

Pharyngitis more commonly as a sore throat is usually a sign of an allergic reaction or an infection like the common cold. The belief of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) about sore throats is that they are the result of a number of different factors that include dryness, wind and heat. … Continue reading

Acupuncture Treatment for PMS

Unlike the human male species, human females have to deal with their oftentimes onerous monthly periods. Yes, there are women whose monthly cycles are short and easy but for the rest of them, these periods are too long and unpleasant. By means of alternative therapies, these issues can be easily … Continue reading

Can acupuncture help treat regular heart palpitations?

A study published in the NCBI/NLM/NIH website regarding atrial fibrillation show positive results of the efficacy of acupuncture in treating this condition. The constant needling of a specific point in order to treat a condition is quite unusual in Chinese medicine. It may be an issue when studies demonstrate good … Continue reading

Natural Remedies that Help Treat PMS Symptoms

Chinese acupuncture is a time tested healing tradition that has been practiced for more than 4000 years. It has been proven to treat scores of ailments, including PMS and other issues related to women’s health. PMS or Premenstrual syndrome is usually marked by chronic symptoms just before the start of … Continue reading