Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete health care system that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, massage, exercise and meditation. The beauty of Chinese medicine is that it is a participatory medicine. The patient is just as responsible for their health as is the practitioner. So when you go to see a licensed acupuncturist, they might give you some homework to do such as stretches, acupressure massage to relieve your pain, diet (foods to use, foods to avoid), breathing exercises or meditation.
You’ve probably had headaches of some sort. Maybe you popped a Tylenol or Aspirin and forget about it. But some headaches need professional evaluation. June 6-12 marks National Headache Awareness Week. Headaches obviously are complex, with a wide range of causes from sinus problems, to eyestrain, stress, lack of sleep or even drinking too much caffeine. The goals of National Headache Awareness Week are: |
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Steven Sonmore, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 20 years experience of health care and pain management.