Treating Shoulder Pain With Acupuncture
October 21st, 2011
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition where the connective tissue around the shoulder joint becomes chronically inflamed, causing thickening and tightening in the affected joint. Acupuncture for the treatment of frozen shoulder can cause fewer adverse side effects than the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications.
Diagnosing frozen shoulder can be difficult because its symptoms—restricted […]
Exercise And Acupuncture Improve Cognitive Function
October 20th, 2011
Engaging in regular physical activity is associated with less decline in cognitive function in older adults, according to two studies in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In individuals with loss of memory, it has been demonstrated that acupuncture can improve learning and memory ability.
According […]
Smoke Less With Acupuncture
October 19th, 2011
Fewer adults are smoking cigarettes, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also, daily smokers are smoking fewer cigarettes each day. Acupuncture can lessen the withdrawal symptoms associated with your efforts to quit smoking.
The report, which covers data from 2005 to […]
Improve Sleep Quality With Acupuncture
October 17th, 2011
Reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) is a powerful predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men, according to new research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). Acupuncture is an effective therapy for the treatment of insomnia and many other sleep disorders.
“Poor quality sleep, reflected by reduced slow wave […]
Pain-Free With Acupuncture
September 29th, 2011
Consumers who are heavy users of over-the-counter painkillers often seek out new brands to alleviate their acute and chronic pain conditions. You can become pain-free with acupuncture, a holistic alternative with no adverse side effects.
Ongoing pain can affect your daily routine and activities. Prevent and alleviate pain with […]
Treating Digestive Imbalance With Acupuncture
September 26th, 2011
Maintaining healthy digestion is an essential component in keeping your health at an optimal level. In conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine and stress reduction techniques, acupuncture can minimize symptoms and contribute to medication-free digestive system health maintenance.
Digestive disorders can be caused by diet, stress and disease. Acupuncture treats […]
Managing Low Back Pain With Acupuncture
September 23rd, 2011
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment. Back problems are also one of the primary reasons for appointments with acupuncture physicians.
Patients with low back pain have many options for treatment including medication, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and back exercises. However, these treatments […]
What Is Oriental Medicine?
September 21st, 2011
Oriental medicine is comprised of a range of traditional therapies including: Acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, herbal medicine, nutrition, tui na massage, and exercises (tai chi and qigong).
Oriental medicine has been practiced in Asia for more than 2,000 years, and began to be practiced in the United States in the […]
Acupuncture and Exercise for Weight Management
September 19th, 2011
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have created a mathematical model and an accompanying weight simulation tool that identifies what happens when people of varying weights, diets and exercise habits try to change their weight. In addition to diet and exercise, acupuncture can assist in weight management by […]
Acupuncture For Migraines
September 16th, 2011
Treating chronic migraines with behavioral approaches—such as relaxation training, hypnosis and biofeedback—can benefit your health and finances significantly more than prescription-drug treatment, a new study finds. In addition to behavioral approaches, acupuncture can provide pain relief and leave you headache-free.
The costs of prescription prophylactic drugs—the kind chronic migraine sufferers […]