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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

Depression Can Be Totally Cured With Acupuncture Treatments

   

Depression treatment through acupuncture treatment in Bellingham works by addressing the physical imbalances underlying the condition. In contrast to Western medicine that sees depression as an emotional or mental problem Chinese medicine believes that depression is actually a physical condition that simply manifests emotionally. Chinese medicine perceives the underlying cause … Continue reading

Acupuncture Produces the Same Effects as Proper Posture in the Relief of Back Pain

   

Over the past few years, a bunch of studies have shown acupunctures efficiency in the treatment of back pain. This treatment offers much more quality relief than Western drug therapy, particularly NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. One specific study led to an interesting outcome in that the use of “sham” … Continue reading

Osteoarthritis Sufferers May Find Symptomatic Relief from Acupuncture

   

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the protective cartilage surrounding the ends of bones in a joint slowly degrades. The process of joint degradation results in pain in several ways – usually when the cartilage wears away, or when the adjacent bones themselves start to come in contact with … Continue reading

Acupuncture Works Well in the Treatment of Sinusitis

   

Used for tens of centuries to cure various types of diseases, acupuncture is a 5000 plus year old treatment that works for psychological problems and for physical problems as well. It works marvelously in treating postsurgical pain and different types of pains and even allergies. This means then that acupuncture Continue reading

Acupuncture is Directly Connected to a Person’s Sexual Health

   

One of the best known Eastern and Chinese alternative treatments in the world for sexual health is acupuncture in Miami. This is so even if its procedures are not really understood very well by Western medicine. Acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin needles at specific spots in the body … Continue reading