Tag: Alternative Medicine
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Having Hemorrhoids? Try Acupuncture!
Posted Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 Acupuncture for Hemorrhoids: A Holistic and Natural Approach to Relief Finding Relief from Hemorrhoids with Traditional Chinese Medicine Anyone who has ever experienced hemorrhoids will tell you what a ‘pain in the butt’ it can be. Surgery is only an option in the most extreme cases. So, for all other…
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What is 5-HTP?
Posted Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 5-HTP: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a chemical byproduct of L-tryptophan, which is a building block of protein. It is made both naturally in the body and synthetically and can be used to treat a wide variety of issues, from insomnia to Parkinson’s disease. 5-HTP can…
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The History of Acupuncture in America in the 1970s
Posted Thursday, October 8th, 2015 The History of Acupuncture in America: How It Became a Popular Healing Practice Acupuncture: An Ancient Healing Modality Acupuncture is an ancient practice that dates back 4,000 or more years. Rooted in Eastern culture, especially China, acupuncture has been used for centuries to promote healing and wellness. While China and…
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Five Best Books on the Art of Acupuncture
Posted Monday, December 14th, 2015 The Top 5 Books About Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Guide The uncanny and oftentimes misunderstood art of acupuncture frightens some but intrigues others. What is acupuncture? What does it do? What are its notorious healing powers? All of these questions and more can be answered with quality literature on the subject.…
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Can Acupuncture Treat Frozen Shoulder?
Posted Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 Frozen Shoulder? Discover How Acupuncture Can Help Struggling with Shoulder Pain? The pain caused by a shoulder injury can be intense and may end up reducing your mobility. This can significantly impact your daily life by making it difficult for you to perform routine daily tasks. Though several conditions can…
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Top Athletes Who Use Acupuncture
Posted Sunday, January 31st, 2016 Acupuncture for Athletes: Pain Management & Recovery Acupuncture can have some extremely rewarding effects when it comes to pain management and recovery. For athletes that train regularly, having a non-invasive technique that can be used to improve pain management and reduce inflammation is extraordinary. While many athletes utilize acupuncture as a…
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Holistically Treating Shingles
Posted Monday, May 5th, 2014 Understanding Shingles: Causes, Prevention, and Holistic Treatment Over the past month, a few patients have come to Above & Beyond Acupuncture in Scottsdale, AZ, to be treated for shingles (which is also known as herpes zoster). While there is a portion of the American population that has a basic understanding of this viral…
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Acupuncture for Kids
Posted Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 Acupuncture for Children: A Safe and Effective Pain Management Option Why Has Acupuncture Rarely Been Used on Children? Up until now acupuncture has rarely been used on children because kids are usually afraid of needles and the process can be terrifying for them. But some creative doctors have started to…
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Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Posted Sunday, September 13th, 2015 The Amazing Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms: Nature’s Superfood There is no denying that mushrooms are plentiful. There are many different varieties of the mushroom contained throughout the world, and some of the mushrooms have not even been discovered yet. In fact, according to Mercola, the world’s number one natural health website:…
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Can Acupuncture Reduce Inflammation?
Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Acupuncture for Inflammation: A Natural and Effective Treatment What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a defense mechanism in the body’s immune system. If the immune system detects pathogens, infections, or any foreign object in the body, it responds by releasing white blood cells and other inflammatory mediators. These mediators stimulate nerves…