Georgetown University scientists recently demonstrated how acupuncture treatment performed on rats can decrease a protein linked to stress. This might give hope to people although a similar test has yet to be performed on humans. For those who know a thing or two about acupuncture, they certainly are aware that… Continue reading
It’s been more than 5,000 years since the Chinese introduced acupuncture to the world. This revered healing art has been successfully used to treat scores of conditions including women’s health issues such as PMS. PMS or premenstrual syndrome is usually marked by chronic symptoms that portends the onset of the… Continue reading
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to address a wide range of conditions; it is actually around five thousand 5000 years old. It is not only used to treat physical conditions, it is equally effective in resolving psychological problems as well. Acupuncture treats allergies, surgical pain and other… Continue reading
Uterine Fibroids, also called myomas or uterine leiomyomas are benign tumors made up of connective tissue and smooth uterine muscle. About a fourth of women over 35 years of age in the United States suffer from this disease. Although uterine fibroids do not sometimes manifest any symptoms, but when they… Continue reading
Acupuncturists who specialize in treatment of thyroid conditions can ably treat autoimmune thyroiditis or hypothyroidism. These practitioners also make sure that problems related to these conditions such as high cholesterol and other lipid-related problems, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia, blood sugar conditions, burn out, or adrenal fatigue are addressed as… Continue reading
During summer, temperatures can soar above 100 degrees. In desert regions of the United States, temperatures usually go beyond 110 degrees. The unyielding and searing heat can make the body very vulnerable to heat stroke. Elderly people are at high risk for this condition, which is quite serious and requires… Continue reading
Most of the general public is unaware of the importance of choosing a licensed acupuncturist when it comes to treatment of their condition. Since this is an important issue, this writer is compelled to talk about this topic. If you are seriously considering receiving acupuncture treatment, you need to know… Continue reading
Chinese herbs and acupuncture are very useful remedies for the symptoms of menopause suffered by millions of menopausal women all over the world. They are natural, efficacious, noninvasive and safe treatments for these uncomfortable and all too often painful symptoms. Aromatherapy and Chinese herbs work in synergy with acupuncture to… Continue reading
About 45 million Americans are diagnosed with arthritis each year. A lot of them are using Western pharmaceuticals such as anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids while some do not get treatment at all for fear of the side effects of these anti-arthritic medications. As a licensed acupuncturist, I have encountered patients… Continue reading
CTS or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may sound like a grave and serious disease – it is not and this painful condition can be effectively addressed with acupuncture treatments. CTS is caused by the irritation, swelling, and inflammation of the median nerve located in a particular area of the wrist known… Continue reading