The commonality between these three conditions is a dysfunction of the Liver according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Liver’s positive attributes are to lend vitality to the body encouraging the function of all the other organs. But following the...
Six acupuncture organizations have released an extensively referenced 20-page white paper that outlines the profession’s value as an alternative to opioid medication for pain relief. “Acupuncture’s Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture...
According to The Acupuncture Evidence Project: A Comparative Literature Review, Those conditions with strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture are as follows: Allergic rhinitis (perennial & seasonal) Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (with anti-emetics) Chronic low back pain Headache...
Acupuncture is a simple approach to treating eczema. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Lungs and the skin are connected. Often in skin problems there will be allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. During an attack, the treatment would address...
Acupuncture is an excellent choice for those experiencing migraines and other types of headaches. There is extensive information within the Traditional Chinese Medicine literature that supports the successful treatment of migraines and headaches. In fact, there are specific primary...
An increased number of patients with allergy symptoms in the summer has lead me to question what is the correlation with this season and allergies. Allergies are often brought on by “improper eating habits, overwork and excess worry”…too many...
The common diagnosis of allergies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM is Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency. Common symptoms include sneezing and/or nasal obstruction, itchiness in the nose and/or eyes, nasal discharge, loss of smell, skin problems/rash/eczema, fatigue, and digestive...
