Significant relief for Headache using Acupuncture Studies at Duke University Medical Center analyzed more than 30 studies on acupuncture and pain relief for a variety of conditions, including chronic headaches. Acupuncture was found to decrease pain with fewer side effects and was less expensive than medication long-term. In other studies, pain relief not only occurred during the treatment phase, but also in the six months following care according to the studies. Acupuncture seems to help … [Read more...] about Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture & Brookline Acupuncture: Significant relief for Headache using Acupuncture
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Brookline Acupuncture: Control Blood Pressure with Acupuncture
Acupuncture Helps to Regulate Blood Pressure Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been used for many years to help lower blood pressure. A recent study from the University of California, Irvine observed the mechanism by which acupuncture regulates blood pressure. The researchers found that acupuncture stimulates the release of certain chemicals in the brain that control the nervous system. This effect shows how acupuncture can control both heart rate and blood pressure. An … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Control Blood Pressure with Acupuncture
Brookline Acupuncture: How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Prepare for Cold & Flu Season: In Chinese Medicine, each season is connected to an organ, and the particular qualities of that organ (body functions & emotions ruled by that organ) are dominant during those seasons. Fall is what we call Lung time. Lungs control the skin and immune system and its emotion is grief. People are more susceptible to illnesses (colds/flus), allergies, skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis and also unresolved grief tends to come to the surface around this … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Brookline Acupuncture: Study shows Acupuncture is Effective for Neck, Back, Arthritis, Shoulder and Headache Pain
A recent year long study of 17,922 patient outcomes (a huge number) concluded that acupuncture is effective for relieving neck, back, arthritis, headache and shoulder pain. Results were published in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine journal. The researchers conclude, “Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain and is therefore a reasonable referral option.” In another study, 3,835 patients were followed, were researchers determined that, “Acupuncture provided … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Study shows Acupuncture is Effective for Neck, Back, Arthritis, Shoulder and Headache Pain
Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can help you overcome PMS
Do you dread that time of the month? For many women, "that time of the month" can affect up to 2 weeks of a month, when you count in the premenstrual irritability, weepiness, fatigue, headaches, and general malaise that can occur prior to the onset of the actual period. Then add in the period itself with cramping and bloating, and you've got two weeks out of the month where you're feeling less than optimal. Hm... 2 weeks out of month, that's 50% of your life where you're not feeling great and … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can help you overcome PMS
Acupuncture Provides Relief for TMJ, Headache & Neck Pain
Acupuncture & TMJ Signs & Symptoms associated with TMJ Grinding Clenching Clicking/popping in the jaw Jaw pain/discomfort Neck and shoulder tension or pain Headaches How Acupuncture can Help: Acupuncture aims to target the root cause of any condition by working to re-balance the energy channels in the body. These energy channels can become stagnant/blocked or deficient due to either physical or emotional stress, over-work, injury, or poor lifestyle and … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Provides Relief for TMJ, Headache & Neck Pain