Category Archives: Health
Acupuncture and Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health with Acupuncture
December 5, 2011 in Health, Press and News
With support from Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine along with small changes in lifestyle and diet, menopause can be a time of a revival of vital energy and an opportunity for personal growth. Please call with any questions or to schedule a consultation. Continue reading
How Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can assist you with your heart health
December 1, 2011 in Health
Heart disease includes conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary heart disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Despite dramatic medical advances over the past fifty years, heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally and the number one cause of death in the United States. By integrating acupuncture and Oriental medicine into your heart healthy lifestyle, you can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease. Continue reading
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Syndrome
November 30, 2011 in Health
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects an estimated 2 percent of the population. Conventional therapies are limited in the success of treating this complex and unexplained condition. Current treatment is largely comprised of prescribing different medications for the varying symptoms in a trial and error approach. Research shows that as many as 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia have turned to complementary and alternative medicine to manage their symptoms. Continue reading
Acupuncture for Arthritis
November 25, 2011 in Health
Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected. Continue reading
Acupuncture Treats Infertility
November 20, 2011 in Health
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine are means of influencing this energy to induce a particular effect in the body. In more modern terms, acupuncture can affect the nervous system. Continue reading
Can Acupuncture treat Depression and Anxiety?
November 15, 2011 in Health
A resounding “yes.” Acupuncture is indeed a powerful treatment for depression and anxiety. Traditional Chinese Medicine is not only highly effective in treating emotional problems, it also addresses the physical realm. Continue reading
Treating Allergies with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
November 10, 2011 in Health
With spring’s sunshine and flowers come wind and pollen, which for many people signals the onset of allergy season. Tree pollens are the most prevalent pollens in the spring and many trees are prolific pollinators. Grass and weed pollens follow in late spring and summer, and airborne mold spores can be found almost year round, as well as other common allergens such as dust, dust mites, and animal dander. Continue reading
Acupuncture helps Headaches and Migraines
November 8, 2011 in Health
The pain that headache and migraine sufferers endure can impact every aspect of their lives. Acupuncture can offer powerful relief without the side effects that prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine have been used to relieve Headaches and Migraines, as well as their underlying causes, for thousands of years and is a widely accepted form of treatment for headaches in our society. Continue reading
Acupuncture in Cancer Treatment
November 5, 2011 in Health
A frequently asked question by patients undergoing cancer treatment is, “Can acupuncture help me?”
The issue then becomes: is there a place for acupuncture in the vast field of cancer with its diverse treatment modalities? Continue reading
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Sinusitis
November 1, 2011 in Health
With the coming of winter, many people look forward to skiing and other winter sports, but for those millions of people with chronic or acute sinus problems, winter can be a dreaded event. Continue reading
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