A staggering 100 million Americans or 1 in 5 people suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis! Understanding and Defining Chronic Pain Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months and pain which does not respond to treatment. The pain can be caused from various different issues such as: arthritis, [...]
We have all been there! It creeps on on you. At first you don’t notice it, but then it begins to grow. It may start at your temples, near your sinuses or the back of your head. Before you know it, you have a full blown headache. Some headaches can be a nuisance, others can [...]
Trauma, muscle tension, bulging discs and spinal stenosis can all play their part in contributing to back pain. If you have ever experienced back and neck pain, you know how excruciating and debilitating it can be. Even the simplest tasks can seem impossible. When you experience neck and back pain, you need relief and it [...]
9 of the Most Powerful Life Changing Gifts YOU Can Give Yourself This Holiday Season! How often do you really celebrate you? This year, create a new tradition that is all about YOU! Many people have a hard time celebrating themselves and giving themselves gifts. This year, understand that giving to yourself is the best [...]
Fatigue, if you have experienced it, you know that it is more than just being tired. In fact, it is extreme exhaustion and weariness. Anyone who has experienced fatigue knows that it settles into your body and goes bone deep. Everything you do or attempt to do is a chore, even the most simple tasks! [...]
October 1 officially marked the start of an annual campaign used to create awareness about breast cancer. This annual campaign runs the entire month of October and features many events and activities used to raise awareness about: Early detection Warning signs Fundraisers Treatments Scientific advancements Support Cancer treatments can be extremely harsh and the side [...]
According to Reuters Health, a new study suggests that people suffering from depression can receive the same benefits from acupuncture that they would from counseling to help their depression. The study looked at 755 people with depression and found that one in three people who received acupuncture or counseling did not have depression after three [...]
A study published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies in 2013 found that students were less likely to feel anxiety and OCD related symptoms after having a 20-minute acupuncture treatment. Researchers at Georgetown University found that acupuncture can reduce the body’s production of stress hormones, which then can lower symptoms of OCD or compulsive behavior [...]
Whether you are looking to reduce your risk of prostate disease or treat an existing condition, acupuncture may be able to help. Because of its holistic approach, acupuncture can help relieve symptoms associated with prostate problems like frequent and painful urination. A report titled Traditional Chinese Medicine and Prostate Health published by Pacific College found [...]
Can’t Sleep? Get Your Beauty Rest with Acupuncture! It sounds counterintuitive to use acupuncture to assist with insomnia, the inability to initiate sleep or remain asleep long enough to give your body the rest it needs to function at . Some may question how relaxing acupuncture can be since the practice of acupuncture includes needles. [...]
