Arthritis is a condition characterized by painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 52.5 million U.S. adults suffer from either arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, or lupus1. If you have arthritis, you should try the following tips to alleviate your symptoms. #1) Maintain a Healthy…
Alternative Treatment for IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. Symptoms can be brought on by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. Although there is no known…
Fall has fallen, and there’s a definite nip in the air. Are you ready for the seasonal changes? Check out this great blog post that explains how acupuncture treatments can help you deal with changes of any kind. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-calabro/navigate-change-with-acup_b_6063912.html
I recently treated a patient suffering from chronic low back pain due to her many years as a caregiver. When she entered the treatment room, she did so with little energy, not smiling and shuffling as she went. After the treatment, her face was bright and smiling, she was very happy to be pain-free, and…
Although acupuncture is well-known to be effective for body aches and pains, it is also a proven treatment for anxiety. This article offers a nice overview. http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/why-acupuncture-works-anxiety-relief/
Most people have heard that acupuncture is great for back pain, but have you ever wondered why? Check out the link to read about some recent scientific info to help answer the question: http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1351-acupuncture-biochemical-discovery-for-low-back-pain-discs
Acupuncture can treat a lot more than pain. Read this article to learn about the latest studies showing that acupuncture is beneficial in relieving menopausal hot flashes. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/279714.php
Have you, or someone you know, experienced fabulous results from acupuncture treatment? Many health conditions can be treated effectively with acupuncture. The World Health Organization (WHO) has lists of diseases or disorders for which acupuncture therapy has been tested in controlled clinical trials reported in recent literature. The lists are classified into four categories:
Do you, or someone you know, have a hard time accepting acupuncture as a valid and effective treatment for pain because there’s no Western scientific explanation for how it works? Well, all that has changed. Read on about a study recently published in Molecular Neurobiology that clearly explains the biochemical reaction caused by acupuncture which…
Acupoints for Jet Lag It’s summer! Time for traveling, and sometimes, jet lag. Did you know that acupuncture/acupressure can help diminish jet lag?
Shermie Cadabona, DACM, LAc 