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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Depressed Qi

Qi is a concept unique to the theories and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to these theories, Qi is the vital energy that animates the body and protects it from illness and pain. It flows through the body in pathways called meridians. When it becomes stagnant or depressed, physical and/or emotional symptoms result.…

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex disorder in which the intestines lose their ability to efficiently move their contents. The main symptoms of IBS are: Abdominal painBloatingDiarrheaAnd/or constipation Less common symptoms may include: HeadachesFatigueDepressionAnd anxiety Symptoms may be triggered by: StressDietEmotional factorsHormone levelsAnd medications

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Neck Pain – How Acupuncture Helps

At some point in our lives, each of us will most likely experience some type of neck pain and/or whiplash. However, certain people may be predisposed to acute chronic neck pain due to their occupation. Employees who perform repetitive tasks, sit for prolonged periods of time, and use their upper extremities, are at a greater…

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Arthritis – How Acupuncture Helps

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 2.1 million people in the United States. This chronic condition occurs when the lining of the joints becomes inflamed and can lead to long-term joint damage and even loss of movement. Women are two to three times more likely to get RA. RA often starts in the hands or feet, and…

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Quitting Smoking

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you are on your way to kicking the habit and becoming smoke-free and healthier. Every year, more than 3 million Americans try to quit smoking, but only half of them succeed. With the help of acupuncture you have a greater chance of success! Most experts agree that quitting smoking is…

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How to Fight Depression Naturally

Four things you can do NOW to combat depression: 1. Develop a supportive group of trusted friends, family, and co-workers who can lend an ear and listen to you. 2. Breathe, go slow, and think things through. Do not make too many life changes all at once. A few at a time will keep you…

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Why does skin sag?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, wrinkles begin internally from a constitutional imbalance and fundamental weakness of Qi (pronounced “chee”). Qi is the energy that circulates throughout the body within a series of pathways to different organs. The body’s natural energy flow is what provides nourishment, support, and energy to every cell, tissue, muscle, and organ.…

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Pregnancy – How Acupuncture helps

in a safe and natural way, without the use of harmful medications. What to expect: Acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years to regulate the female reproductive system. Acupuncture and TCM are based on the concept that Qi (pronounced “chee”), or vital energy, flows through the body in channels called meridians. Practitioners…

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