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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN GOUT PATIENTS
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when there’s a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and discomfort. Gout patients experience recurrent episodes of intense pain, often referred to as gout attacks or flares. These attacks can cause significant discomfort and affect a person’s quality of life. Here’s…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS PAIN RELIEF
Acupuncture has been widely recognized for its role in pain management and is often utilized as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatments. Here are key points regarding the role of acupuncture in pain management: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which views pain as an…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR MENOPAUSE-RELATED VAGINAL DRYNESS
Wondering about a drug-free treatment for menopause symptoms? There’s a small study that finds the benefits of acupuncture include the easing of disruptive menopause symptoms like hot flashes and moodiness. Menopause is that much-maligned end of a woman’s childbearing years that takes place somewhere between 45 and 55, and brings along with it some pretty…
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HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC MIGRAINES
Acupuncture is an ancient migraine and tension headache treatment used in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine holds that life energy Qi (pronounced “chee”) flows through the body along pathways or channels called meridians. When the flow of Qi becomes unbalanced and disrupted it causes health problems. The main goal of acupuncture is to rebalance and unblock…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA PATIENTS ON LOW-DOSE PREDNISONE
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a relatively common inflammatory disorder that primarily affects older adults, usually those over the age of 50. It is characterized by muscle pain and stiffness, primarily in the shoulders, neck, hips, and thighs. PMR is often associated with another condition called giant cell arteritis (GCA), which involves inflammation of the blood…
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HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME PAIN RELIEF
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that involves the irritation or compression of the piriformis muscle and the nearby sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttocks, and the sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down through the hips and into the legs. When the piriformis muscle becomes tight, inflamed, or spasms,…
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HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) is a very common problem that seems to be “incurable” to most doctors and physical therapists. I am going to challenge this belief and show you what actually goes on with plantar fasciitis, and why it is fix-able. A lot of common therapies: NSAIDS/Cortisone Shots/Surgery/ Stretches usually never fix the true…
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HOW TO USE AURICULOTHERAPY FOR INSOMNIA AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN ADULTS
Although allopathy has gained fame globally because of its numerous benefits and practices, there are also other old types of therapies which are practiced in corners of the world to keep the human body healthy. Similar to the types of ancient Chinese medicine like acupressure and acupuncture, auriculotherapy has also gained widespread fame in the…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS-RELATED FERTILITY ISSUES
Acupuncture has been widely recognized for its role in pain management and is often utilized as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatments. Here are key points regarding the role of acupuncture in pain management: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which views pain as an…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
There are a lot of different explanations leading up to what exactly peripheral neuropathy is: its causes, symptoms, and most significantly, its treatment. The word peripheral comes from the Greek word “periphereia” which means circumference, “neuron” also from the Greek word neuron for nerves and “pathy” from pathos meaning disease. Therefore the definition of peripheral…
