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Sinus problems are not fun. They usually come with pain, congestion, and difficulty breathing. Fortunately, some treatments for this can help relieve sinusitis and sinus allergies. Acupuncture is one holistic treatment approach.. What are the sinuses? There are four connected spaces behind the forehead, eyes, …

“Tennis elbow” gets its name because many people get this type of repetitive use injury from playing tennis and other sports that involve holding a racquet. Although the terms of these conditions pertain to sports, people who perform repetitive tasks that tax the muscles and …

As we all know and have previously discussed in a previous article, Plantar Fasciitis is treated by acupuncture. Those tender motor point areas were identified to help in the treatment of this condition. With the right acupoints focusing on the right areas, our treatments can …

Sciatica is commonly experienced with lower back, hip, radiating pain in the leg or even numbness and weakness of the foot. It may be a constant pain on the side of the rear or a pain that shoots, making it hard for one to stand …

Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that impacts 12 in 100 people. In the US, there are approximately 600,000 to 750,000 cases along with numbers between 45,000 to 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Average age of onset is in between 20 to 50 …

The knee is one of our body’s largest and most complex joints. When our knees ache, it is difficult for us to walk or climb up and down stairs, which limits our mobility; we can’t have a good night’s sleep, which can affect a person’s …

Many people who suffer from back pain feel uncomfortable and constantly tired, which is one of the reasons people seek medical treatment. This is also the top-reported reason citing acupuncture as an effective method for managing pain. Common Causes of Back Pain There are different …

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) identifies acute and chronic emotional disharmony as factors in the cause of illness. The common emotions often seen in TCM are grief, melancholy, fear, fright, anger, joy, and worry. Each of these emotional factors are viewed as patterns of disharmony when …

Morning sickness is a common symptom for pregnant women. In fact, nausea and vomitingaffect 50 to 80 percent of pregnant women. Moreover, these symptoms can strike at anymoment throughout the day and of course night. People are increasingly using acupunctureto treat nausea and other pregnancy-related …

Migraine headaches are debilitating, and without prescription medicine, they can be tough to manage. The more difficult a medical disease is to address, the more therapy strategies there are. This is especially true in the case of migraines. Patients and doctors are always looking for alternatives …

Stress is something that practically everyone experiences, and it is something we cannot prevent. We have all struggled with stress at some point in our lives, whether it was caused by our jobs, our families, our friends, or our personal relationships. When we are stressed, …

Numbness, which frequently occurs in the hands or feet, is a result of a possible concern to the nervous system. Numbness has been linked to a number of conditions, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cervical Radiculopathy, Diabetes, Raynaud’s Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis, to mention a few. …

Acupuncture is a therapy that involves inserting extremely fine steel needles into the skin at certain points in the body. The purpose is to alleviate a health problem or symptom like discomfort. Traditional Chinese medicine is the source of this method. Its efficacy for various …

Acupuncture is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used for a long time. The use of acupuncture needles as an alternative therapy has become more and more popular nowadays. However, despite its popularity, there are some concerns that come into people’s …

Acupuncture is a modality that involves using specific needles designed and crafted from stainless steel whereby they are inserted at specific locations called ‘acupuncture points’ in the body. Traditionally originating from China, the primary reason behind this practice is said to “restore the normal flow …

Moxibustion is an external treatment that involves burning moxa sticks made of ground mugwort leaves to heat specific acupuncture points on the body. It is based on the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Moxibustion has been used to prevent and heal ailments for over …