Acupuncture

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How Can You Benefit From Acupuncture?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Have you ever wondered how acupuncture affects your body? Here is a brief list of how this ancient therapy helps the body physiologically.
Acupuncture Stimulates:
* Endorphins and other neurotransmitters to control pain
* Leukocytes to fight infection and boost immune response
* Prostaglandins to reduce inflammation and swelling to prevent tissue damage
* Nerve conduction [...]

Integrative Medicine For Diabetes Mellitus

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Diabetes mellitus (DM) refers to a group of common metabolic disorders related to hyperglycemia. While there are many different types of DM, DM is increasing in incidence worldwide and predisposes one to numerous other medical conditions including cardiovascular, renal disease, lower extremity amputations and adult blindness.
The two classes of DM are Type 1 and Type [...]

Acupuncturists Helping Haiti

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) is an organization of acupuncturists that help foster the creation of stable, peaceful global communities through acupuncture services and training which interrupt the cycles of unresolved trauma.
“The Red Cross gave me water, food and blankets. Acupuncture gave me peace and relief of the stress of all this chaos.”
AWB is assisting with [...]

Happy Chinese New Year!

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

“The Tiger symbolizes passion, power and daring. The Year of the Tiger is bound to be a big, bold year.”

It’s coming up quickly! Are you ready? Drama, intensity, change and travel will be the keywords for The Year of The Tiger which begins on February 14th, 2010. It won’t be a dull 12 months for [...]

Can Acupuncture Help Your Back Pain?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. It is one of the most frequent causes of missed workdays and one of the most expensive conditions in the United States; according to a recent government report nearly one million people in the U.S. took time away from work to treat [...]

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