Studies have shown that acupuncture is very effective for the majority of people with chronic low back pain. To treat back pain, your acupuncturist will insert extremely fine needles into the skin at specific points along meridians. Patients have reported a significant reduction in pain with acupuncture, especially when paired with Chinese herbs. Certainly, these new guidelines show that doctors now agree: Acupuncture is very unlikely to cause any harm and may improve back pain.
Suffering on the inside and looking "fine" on the outside is frequently the case with a chronic illness. We've heard so many stories of patients who were once healthy and happy...until they started feeling unwell. Some have spent month or years going to doctors and hospitals and being misdiagnosed before the problem of Adrenal Insufficiency or Hypothyroidism was finally diagnosed. Acupuncture aims to restore immune function as well as balance the production and release of thyroid hormones through a variety of approaches ranging from acupuncture and herbal remedies to lifestyle changes and special exercises.
It would be difficult to find a person who hasn't been personally affected by breast cancer in some way. In fact, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Breast Cancer Center. But if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer, I invite you to see the amazing healing abilities of Acupuncture.
We treat IBS every day and are highly successful at doing so!
When treating IBS, we pair acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. Our treatments are aimed at reducing stress and improving the immune system through acupuncture (which lowers the frequency of attacks), and reducing the severity of symptoms through Chinese herbs. Treatment for IBS is highly individualized. There is no "one size fits all" treatment for IBS.
EWG acupuncturist and herbalist Ashley Paraiso is collaborating with local yoga studio Tranquil Space to offer the ultimate relaxation practice - a combined yoga practice and acupuncture treatment.
The new year is a perfect opportunity to reflect and use that knowledge as a catalyst for change. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help achieve the change you seek as it assists in illness prevention, stress relief, minimizes aches and pains, improves energy and you find yourself in better balance. This calm and clarity strengthens your resolve as you start the new year with new goals.
With its detailed understanding of the female body, Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives. Menopause, in particular, is an area in which Oriental Medicine shines.
Oriental medicine has a long history of healing and rejuvenation that teaches us a great deal about aging well. We cannot change our genetics, but we can change how we live to extend and improve the quality of our lives.
Cupping is not just for high-performance athletes. Itâs a technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used for a variety of reasons, including loosening very tight muscles, removing toxins from the body, removing other forms of stagnation (like congestion from a cold or flu), and relieving pain.
With the commencement of the 2016 Summer Olympics, we wanted to dedicate this newsletter to athletes and discuss the many ways that Oriental medicine is used to help prevent and heal injuries and enhance athletic performance.
