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...
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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...
Cluster Headaches: Successful Treatment with Acupuncture “Cluster headache is one of the most painful conditions known to mankind and women suffering from cluster headache describe the pain as worse than childbirth.” As I was researching this topic, I was...
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...
April 04, 2017, the American College of Physicians recently issued new non- invasive treatments for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain. Here are the first two Recommendations: Recommendation 1:Given that most patients with acute or subacute low back...
Less is More If the idea of being stuck with a lot of needles sounds scary, sticking large, long needles may sound even worse. And yet this is what is being done by Registered, licensed acupuncturists and other health...