Many people have asked, “What is acupuncture?” Acupuncture is the art of placing hair-fine, stainless steel needles into specific points located on the skin referred to as “acu-points”. These acu-points stimulate responses that assist the body in restoring function to the corresponding organ or system addressed. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, muscle spasms […]
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Acupuncture. Is it a new, emerging field of medicine or an ancient one? Acupuncture was first recorded about 3,000 years ago. However, evidence suggests and museums contain rock art petroglyphs and other evidence suggesting acupuncture to be as old as 10,000 years. How could something so primitive be so effective today? I recently read something
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It has been known for many decades (actually, many centuries!) that acupuncture is an effective modality for the treatment of pain, including migraines and headaches. In March 15, 2004 a study published in the British Medical Journal, then chronicled By Jennifer Warner and Brunilda Nazario, MD of WebMD Health News: “Researchers found that compared with
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Addictions come in many forms – smoking, alcohol, drugs and food. There are also a myriad of treatments for each one. I, of course have my favorites. Personally, I wouldn’t want the drug approaches because of the side effects that can be expected. However, if an individual doesn’t want to go a more natural route,
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May 10, 2010 a news report with CBS News highlighted the increasing concern about the overuse of acid stopping medications such as Prilosec and Nexium. In their report they stated that more than 50% of prescriptions are unnecessary and there is mounting concern about some of the side effects. They cited an Archives of Internal
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Acupuncture. The word alone conjures up images of stabbing needles – pain. In truth, acupuncture rarely causes pain. On the contrary, it is used worldwide to alleviate pain. How is that possible? Most people when they think of needles think of hypodermic needles. The association with “a shot” or immunizations forever burns in the minds
Whether it is the health of my patients, or my own health, I am thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in the health of so many. I believe we are all given gifts. They tend to differ widely from one person to the next, but we all have talents, gifts, given to us.
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