The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 50 percent of all adults in the United States have suffered from a headache disorder within the past year. Many people experience headaches only occasionally, but for some they can be frequent, or even chronic. While some headaches may be indicative

Autoimmune disorders are often difficult to treat. Although medications can help, they often have unpleasant side effects. Acupuncture can reduce pain and other symptoms without any troublesome side effects. Acupuncture is not an effective treatment for everyone with an autoimmune disorder, but it is

While the peak of cold and flu season is typically reported in January and February of each year, the official season for colds and the flu begins as we enter the fall. Most adult Americans report catching between two and four colds each year, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to

It would be great if you could find quick relief from a headache or anxiety just by pressing a button. Well, if you know a few of the acupressure points in your extremities, you might be able to do just that. While recovering from some ailments does take the prescribed set of sessions with your acupuncturist,

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

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,

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