Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a group of physical and emotional symptoms linked to a woman’s menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms usually occur during the ten days prior to menses, and disappear either shortly before or after the start of menstrual flow. How Acupuncture Helps Acupuncture can address PMS symptoms naturally, without medication, by restoring balance and…

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Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day and your life, and leave you searching for relief. How…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is CTS? the carpal tunnel becomes narrowed from swelling or injury, the nerve is compressed and impinged. This can cause numbness, pain, and severe weakness in the hands. Studies suggest that acupuncture can both reduce swelling of soft tissue and stimulate production of cortisol, a hormone that reduces inflammation. Also helps to relieve the…

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Neck Pain

The neck is one of the most flexible—and delicate—parts of the body. Throughout the day, many of us put stress on our neck without even realizing it. Unfortunately, this can result in a literal “pain in the neck,” causing stiffness, pain and limited movement in the neck and even the shoulders and arms. A study…

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Back Pain

Back Pain – How Acupuncture Helps Back pain is a very common problem that affects 80 percent of all individuals at some point in their lives. In fact, it is one of the top reasons people seek medical care. Unfortunately, back pain isn’t always easy to diagnose or treat. Low back pain in particular can…

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Relieving Pain

Acupuncture is a time-tested, safe, effective, natural and drug-free way to eliminate pain. Unlike other methods of handling pain, there are no side effects. From a modern scientific perspective, stimulation of acupuncture meridian points causes the release of a multitude of nervous system chemicals in our brain, spinal cord, and muscles that help restore the…

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Characterized by exaggerated, persistent and excessive worry about everyday things. People with this disorder often expect the worst and experience exaggerated worry and tension, even when there may be no apparent reason for concern. The role of an acupuncturist is to investigate the underlying causes of the anxiety, this is done…

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Recovery After Childbirth

Acupuncture can help you heal and regain your strength and vitality, re-balance your energy, boost your body’s defenses and help address concerns such as pain, fatigue, and postpartum depression. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provide a safe, gentle way to nurture and care for your health, and that of your baby throughout your pregnancy…

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Acupuncture and Diabetes

Chances are that you or someone you know has been affected by diabetes. It’s an increasingly common condition, one that approximately 1.3 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with this year alone. While it is generally a long-term condition, diabetes can be managed through self-care, nutrition, and medication. Another safe, effective approach to…

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Controlling your Asthma

It is important to remember that you are a key part of controlling your asthma. Here are a few ways you can take an active part in your treatment: – Try keeping an asthma diary to track your specific asthma triggers. – Be sure to keep all of your health care providers fully informed. This…

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