Arthritis can be disruptive to you or your family member’s quality of life. It is a progressive condition that causes pain and inflammation around the joints. Many people associate arthritis with old age. In fact, it can strike anyone at any stage of life. Two-thirds of people diagnosed with a form
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Dealing with Arthritis
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Chinese Herbs Complement Acupuncture
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The practices involved in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have evolved and been refined over centuries, but are based on a few ancient beliefs: • The human body represents a tiny version of the greater universe - health comes from harmony between the yin and yang forces. • The five elements (earth,
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Psychiatric and Emotional Disorders
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Acupuncture treats numerous emotional and psychiatric disorders, including neurosis, anorexia, insomnia, addiction (smoking cessation, eating disorders, and drug dependency) autism, schizophrenia and various speech disorders. Acupuncture encourages the development of diverse biochemical endorphins, which
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Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Menstrual disorders, such as, painful menstruation, missed periods, and excessive flow can be successfully treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine by rectifying the functionality of the reproductive system. Additionally, fibroids, endometriosis, uterine and ovarian cancers, can be treated
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The Wellness Approach
Category: What is Acupuncture
What's the main difference between wellness care and standard medical care? Wellness care seeks to turn on the natural healing ability, not by adding something to the system, but by removing anything that might interfere with normal function, trusting that the body would know what to do if nothing were
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Safety
Category: What is Acupuncture
Acupuncture is very safe. Only sterilized needles are used and are professionally disposed. Contrary to pharmaceutical treatments, acupuncture lacks side effects.
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University Studies
Category: What is Acupuncture
Many studies have been conducted on the healing effects of acupuncture. These studies address various disorders and were measured scientifically and subjectively by the patient groups. Studies such as the ones below continue to demonstrate the value of acupuncture as an effective, safe and low-cost medical
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Nutritional Therapy
Category: Herbal and Nutritional Therapies
Achieving nutritional balance in the body is essential in preventing disease. The types of food that we eat and their combination can impact our health and well-being. A great percentage of chronic disease symptoms are directly related to irregular or improper food intake. For example sugar and fat will
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Tui Na
Category: Modality Treatment
Oriental massage therapy which combines the management of body movements through soft tissue manipulation (muscles and tendons) to impact the flow of Qi, and realign musculoskeletal with ligament interaction.
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Therapeutic Exercise, Tai Chi, Qi Gong
Category: Modality Treatment
As part of overall acupuncture treatment for joint disorders, therapeutic exercise is used to stretch the tendons and muscles through a guided exercise regimen, to help improve basic functionality and movement. The traditional martial arts exercises support meditation as an integral part of healing.
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Which Supplements Are Best for You?
Category: Herbal and Nutritional Therapies
A healthy diet should ideally include all of the vitamins and minerals and other substances your body needs. Unfortunately, sometimes, the foods you eat just don't provide enough of these important nutrients. Supplements help you stay healthy and may also enhance the results of your acupuncture treatment.
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