Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional issues. If the source of this stress is not identified and addressed, the result can be chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as prolonged physical pain that lasts longer than the natural healing process should [...]
Acupuncture Awareness week takes place March 6 - March 12, 2017. The entire purpose of acupuncture week is to highlight the benefits of acupuncture, how it works and who can benefit from the treatment of acupuncture. The Benefits Acupuncture is an all natural, safe, non-pharmaceutical solution for many conditions and ailments people may suffer from. [...]
It’s summertime! For many of us, that means we are traveling, exploring, more active, enjoying outdoor sports like swimming, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking and more! With all of this extra activity, it can mean injuries may pop up more than expected; especially when we use muscle groups that are not commonly engaged. Prevention is [...]
Top Tips to Help YOU Manage Arthritis Discomfort Did you know that May is National Arthritis Awareness month? To do our part in helping spread awareness about arthritis, we are offering you our top tips to help you manage your arthritis naturally. What is arthritis? A simple definition is a painful inflammation and stiffness of [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Don’t let yours be about pain! As kids we saw summer as that long needed break from school and homework. As kids we took advantage of lazy days at the beach or pool, sports camps and family vacations! As adults we embrace the extra free time with our families and enjoy participating in outdoor activities. [...]
What is arthritis? The word arthritis comes from the Greek word anthrax with means “joint”. “Itis” is of Latin descent meaning “inflammation”. Therefore, the simplest definition of arthritis is that it is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. This pain and stiffness can worsen as you age. Fast Facts: May is National Arthritis Awareness [...]
Occupational Injury April 28, 2015 has been identified as World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The purpose of this day is to help raise awareness of how to create a safer work environment making for a more productive work force with a higher morale. Understanding Occupational Injury An occupational injury is bodily damage [...]
