Tag: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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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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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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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…
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How Many Acupuncture Treatments?
Posted Friday, February 19th, 2016 How Many Acupuncture Treatments Will I Need? One of the more common questions patients ask us at Above & Beyond Acupuncture is how many acupuncture treatments they will need. Since this issue is an important facet to the healing process, we wanted to take some time to properly respond and provide information…
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Experiencing Bell’s Palsy? Try Acupuncture!
Posted Sunday, April 15th, 2018 Bell’s Palsy and Acupuncture: A Natural Treatment Option Understanding Bell’s Palsy Bell’s Palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. If you are part of the 29% of patients whose facial symptoms persist, then you may have found that Western medicine has little to offer. When common treatments such…