Acupuncturists use meridians to alter the health outcomes in their patients. These pathways are located throughout the body and connect the various organs and organ systems. In general, the meridians follow the course of major nerves that conduct electrical impulses throughout the body. Acupuncture is based upon the locations and the effects of applying needles along these lines but it…
Are you feeling a bit stressed or overwhelmed? That’s not unusual in today’s fast-paced society. However, being constantly stressed can lead to a host of chronic health conditions. It is much better to head these off at the pass by getting some relaxation into your schedule that it is to treat these conditions later. Even then, many chronic health conditions…
It’s no secret- Americans are overweight. In fact, over 25% of us are carrying around way too much body fat. We also know it’s no secret that people spend a ton of money each year – to the tune of $33 billion dollars – to lose that weight. Unfortunately, it fails 95% of the time. What many people don’t realize…
Many people are aware that acupuncture or chiropractic treatments are two of the more effective treatments for many types of pain and illness. These treatments are also very effective for stress relief and healing after injury. A fear of needles can keep many from seeking these treatments. Luckily there is a needle free alternative. Shiatsu-Amma is a type of traditional…
Five-element acupuncture is a variation that is based on theory from around 200 BC. Over the last 50 years, it was developed and taught by Professor J.R. Worsley. By combining ideas from other schools of acupuncture and the idea of the elements and their corresponding character types he created what is now known as classical five element acupuncture. The five…
Scalp acupuncture іs а specialized area оf acupuncture thаt hаs bееn іn development sіnсе thе 1970’s. Тhоugh acupuncture hаs bееn а раrt оf Traditional Chinese Medicine fоr thousands оf years, scalp acupuncture іs а rеlаtіvеlу nеw specialization аnd а fеw variations hаvе emerged. Currently, twо methods stand оut аs thе mоst recognized. Frоm China, Professor Zhu Mingqing created Zhu’s Scalp…
Acupuncture Treatment for Pain In this post, we will explore the benefits of Acupuncture Vs. Surgery for treating pain symptoms. Those living with everyday pain-related conditions like osteoarthritis and knee injury often feel that they have two options: live with the pain and the corresponding decline in their quality of life or undergo invasive surgery that will cost thousands of…
Acupuncture Child Birth Pain Relief Are you interested in learning more about Acupuncture childbirth pain relief, natural pain treatment for childbirth, and other topics related to Acupuncture and Child Birth? While acupuncture has long been used to relieve the general aches and pains of pregnancy, a new wave of treatment has been increasingly being used in delivery rooms – acupuncture.…
To those that are not familiar with acupuncture, it may seem like it’s simply a matter of sticking needles into various parts of your body. While this can be true it includes the strategic stimulation of acupuncture points throughout the body and extensive knowledge of how the whole acupuncture system works. There are varying styles practiced that involve different techniques…
Auricular acupuncture therapy, also called ear acupuncture, involves the placement of needles into a person’s ear. There are over 200 points in the ear that help to regulate internal organs, structures, and functions. The points in the ear are usually stimulated in addition to other acupuncture points on the body to help boost the effectiveness of treatment. Needles are never…