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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 USE OF ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE IN PRACTICE
Electro-acupuncture gadgets for home-use are one of the best discoveries in treating muscle pains in the comforts of our homes. Muscle and joint pains are common most especially to elderly men and women alike. Although there are oral medications popular for treating rheumatism and other forms of muscle pains, it is still best to stay…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Acupuncture is an old Chinese tradition this goes under the alternative medicine category. This method of relieving pain, stress, illnesses and diseases has been used on people for thousands of years. It has also been used to promote good health, blood flow and apply relaxation in the body. Acupuncture has been used to treat stress…
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ACUPUNCTURE FOR MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR MIGRAINE PREVENTION
A headache is one common problem suffered by millions of people across the globe. A research has proved that about more than 45 million people in the United States suffer from chronic headaches and unfortunately, 28 million people suffer from severe migraines. To worsen the scenario, about 4 per cent of adults suffer from headache…
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HOW TO USE CUPPING THERAPY FOR PAIN RELIEF
I was introduced to cupping four years ago while being treated for an auto collision injury. It is a traditional treatment, which uses the application of suction cups to the body. My chiropractor had just hired a massage therapist who was very interested in naturopathic medicine and holistic healing. With three children under the age…
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HOW TO USE AN EAR PROBE FOR AURICULOTHERAPY
Auriculotherapy, also known as ear acupuncture or ear reflexology, is a form of alternative medicine that involves stimulating specific points on the external ear to treat various health conditions. The practice is based on the belief that the ear represents a microsystem of the entire body, where each point on the ear corresponds to a…
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What Is Electric Stimulation Therapy
Electric Stimulation Therapy (EST) is a type of physical therapy that uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate the muscles and relieve pain. The electrical stimulation is delivered through electrodes placed on the skin near the affected area and is designed to activate the underlying muscles, reducing muscle spasms, improving circulation, and promoting healing. EST is…
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive therapy that uses electrical impulses to stimulate the nerves in order to reduce pain. It is commonly used to relieve chronic pain, as well as acute pain related to conditions such as arthritis, low back pain, and neuropathic pain. TENS works by stimulating the nerves with a…
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Tens Treatment
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a form of electric therapy that uses a small device to deliver electrical impulses through the skin to stimulate nerve fibers. The impulses are delivered to the skin via electrodes that are placed on the skin near the area of pain. The electrical impulses stimulate the nerve fibers, which…
