Cupping in the News Why is everyone getting so excited about the circular marks on Olympians' bodies? No, they didn't get attacked by an octopus, they are all using the Chinese Medicine cupping therapy. Benefits of Cupping: - draw toxins out - bring more blood flow and oxygen to the area to improve and speed up healing - relieve muscle tension and pain - improve healing from injuries - break up phlegm in the chest Ask about cupping next time you come in for … [Read more...] about Cupping Therapy for Pain or Tension – Brookline Acupuncture
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Brookline Acupuncture: IBS & Anxiety? – Can Headaches, Anxiety, Poor Memory be Connected to the Gut?
Acupuncture Provides Relief for IBS and Other Digestive Issues - How this connects to Mental Health There is a lot of news lately about the importance of healthy gut flora for not only digestive health, but overall health and well-being. Health gut flora is now being researched as being connected with the immune system and even mental health. The gut is sometimes referred to as the "2nd brain", because a large percentage of our mood influencing chemicals (e.g. Serotonin) are synthesized in … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: IBS & Anxiety? – Can Headaches, Anxiety, Poor Memory be Connected to the Gut?
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
Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can provide relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers
How Acupuncture can provide Relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from a minor nuisance to complete debilitation. For those who experience more than a few minor headaches a month, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine may provide relief. Many factors are involved in headaches and migraines. Below are a few and how acupuncture can help: Hormonal: For many women, hormone fluctuations (eg. during the menstrual … [Read more...] about Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can provide relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers