Acupuncture related content of interest to the general public or those that contain introductory information.
The first in a series demystifying Chinese Medicine Theory
for Patients and the General Public
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses a variety of unique terminology to diagnose and treat a broad range of health issues. In this series of articles I am going to discuss some of the more common TCM diagnoses and their meanings in the hopes of demystifying the world of acupuncture. This, the first article in the series, will discuss the "Liver" system.
There is an important bill in the US House of Representatives which would include acupuncture within the medicare program. The passing of this bill would free the way for acupuncture coverage by other insurers to enable greater access to acupuncture across the US.
Well, it's that time again. The pollen streams are flowing, and so are your sinuses. As is the case with many acupuncturists, we see a great number of people for seasonal and year round allergies in our clinic. In fact, along with conditions such as pain, anxiety & depression, headaches & migraines, and fertility, allergies are one of the most commonly treated conditions with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
The following research discusses the path and integration of acupuncture into mainstream healthcare in Australia. As Australia is similar in many ways to other developed countries, the article provides a clear path of development for those who are seeking to obtain similar changes in their respective countries. Two items standout in relation to other countries with similar licensing structures and patient rates.
Well, here we are, the end of the first month of our new sliding scale community acupuncture clinic. We've had a great turnout, good coverage from the local media, and many satisfied patients. We've seen existing patients and many who are new to acupuncture, now able to receive treatment due to lowered costs and the removal of other barriers.
Since man and woman first walked on the earth, the existence of human beings has been dependent upon our ability to reproduce. This is, of course, true for all animals. Yet today, more and more people are surprised to find that reproducing is not as simple or straightforward as it may seem. Instead, for many couples, the happiness and excitement of planning a family has been replaced with the stress, anxiety, and frustration of infertility.
As we have recently had the Thanksgiving holiday here in the US, we have the opportunity to be thankful for friends, family, and much more. And for many of us we are thankful for the gift of health - or at least the gift of being alive! But what does it mean to be "healthy"? Is it simply the absence of serious illness or is there much more to the concept of being "well"? And what is your role in fostering this wellness?
Pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony that takes our breath away. Pain may be completely debilitating, interfering with exercise, work, sleep, and countless other activities or it may be a minor nuisance that doesn't slow us down at all. It can be the result of a specific incident or it can seemingly come from nowhere. Pain is even described with a wide range of terms, including soreness, aching, tenderness, burning, tightness, or throbbing.
Did you know that acupuncture can help to rejuvenate aging skin? Acupuncture works from the inside and the outside to tighten up fine lines and wrinkles, reduce eye bags and general puffiness, and improve skin color tone. Fine needles applied to the body address internal imbalances by regulating the body’s physiology, while even finer needles are applied to the face to improve muscle tone, skin contraction and local circulation. Diet and lifestyle advice specific to your constitution may be offered as well to improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Losing weight, quitting smoking or drinking, and getting fit are goals that always seem to make it into the top ten new year’s resolutions. Did you know that acupuncture can help in the achievement of these goals?
