The main characteristic of Traditional Chinese Medicine is its ability to piece together various symptoms that a person presents with and treat from this totality. Looking at the TCM model we understand that stress affects many aspects of the...
There are numerous ways to treat back pain using acupuncture needles. In the ancient texts, distal points were first chosen and then if necessary local points were added. In my experience, it is best to use distal points, points...
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...
“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship you have with yourself.” There is old age, sickness and death, however, we can succumb to the pain that seems to be inherent in these conditions or we...
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 4, 2017 (Newswire) -The Integrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC) applauds the Sept. 18 letter, signed by 37 State Attorneys General, from the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) asking its insurance company members to review their...
You’ve been given a diagnosis of disk herniation. Here is a brief explanation, video and treatment options to assist your recovery. Herniated, ruptured, prolapsed intervertebral disk; disk syndrome. Etiology: Spinal vertebrae are separated by cartilaginous disks that consist of...