acupuncture
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Lee
I have a little crush on my acupuncturist! I can't help it! I like acupuncture, it makes me feel good! Last week she focused on my weakened leg and my sinuses (allergies) and today we did something a little different. Today she had me take my shirt off and lay on my stomach, awkward! She stuck needles in my back to help me relax and man, time ...
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Acupuncture for Insomnia
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Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM
Everyone, at some point, has experienced a period of not getting enough sleep, whether from insomnia, sleep disruption (kids and pets are famous for this), or simply not having enough time to sleep. And, the effect of sleep deprivation on mood, energy, focus, and overall quality of life can be profound.Insomnia can take many forms, including troubl ...
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Acupuncture for Allergies
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Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM
Although many of us are happy to see signs of spring, for some it's also the dreaded approach of pollen season. Many people suffer from allergies in the springtime, with symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, congestion, headaches, fogginess, and itchy, watery eyes. Allergies are basically an overactive, or misplaced, immune response: the body re ...
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Acupuncture for Asthma
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Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM
More than 20 million Americans, or 1 in 15 people, suffer from asthma. People with asthma experience wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and/or chest tightness in response to a number of possible triggers.Symptoms of an asthma attack are usually controlled by a steroid inhaler; many people also take other medications to reduce the frequency of ...
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Stop Smoking with Acupuncture
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Braxton P.
I am frequently asked if acupuncture can help with smoking cessation. The answer is a qualified “Yes.”I have found that acupuncture can be very helpful with the cravings experienced when trying to quit. The calming effect and increased lung function can be immediate. Chinese herbal medicine formulas can also help with the anxiousness and irritabili ...
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Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation
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Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM
Acupuncture treatment can be a great support for the process of stopping smoking. People report that it helps decrease cravings, and soothes the physical and emotional tension associated with withdrawal. Evidence also indicates that it significantly increases the chances of kicking the habit. One study assigned 46 smokers to two groups. One group w ...
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Cosmetic Acupuncture
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Steven S.
What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? Cosmetic Acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. It is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which involves the insertion of very thin disposable needles designed to be used only for face, into the groups of designated acupuncture points on the face & b ...
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Acupuncture for Headache and Migraine
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Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM
Headaches are a nearly universal experience. I doubt there’s a person reading this blog who hasn’t had a headache at some point or another; for many people they are chronic or severe enough to seriously interfere with activities and quality of life.Sinus headaches are common this time of year, due to allergies (see the article on allergies, in the ...
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Acupuncture for pets
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Dr. Kim ..
I find it rather humorous at times how humans are often baffled, dazed, and amazed that the natural healing modalities they enjoy and utilize for their own health can also work effectively for us as well. I’m not sure why humans find this amazing bepaws after all we pets are living, breathing, thinking, feeling [...]
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Acupuncture
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Teresa K.
Acupuncture has been used as an alternative treatment for neuropathy. Richard has found it very helpful in reducing the pain he has in his hands and feet from thalidomide induced neuropathy. The word "acupuncture" comes from the Latin word acus (needle) and punctura (penetration). The procedure originated in China over 2000 years ago. Today it enc ...
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