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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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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 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…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR PTSD SYMPTOM RELIEF
Most people who suffer from PTSD have experienced a traumatic interruption of their sense of reality. This violation of one’s normal sense of safety and well-being brings along intense feelings of fear, horror and helplessness, overwhelming the coping strategies for everyday stress. Unable to discharge the awful intensity of the experience, the psyche responds by…
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TREATING ALLERGIES WITH ACUPUNCTURE: AN OVERVIEW
People often wonder if Chinese medicine can help with seasonal allergies. Acupuncture and herbal therapy can not only help manage the symptoms of allergies, but can also help treat the root deficiency that prevents the body from being able to fight off allergens. Allergies, also known as seasonal hay fever, can affect millions of men…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN THE ELDERLY
Chronic pain can be defined as a progressive discomfort which can be of different degrees – from mild to severe. Chronic pain is usually linked to a chronic disease and persists longer than acute pain, and lacks a clear cause. Millions of people suffer from chronic pain, and effective tackling of chronic pain is necessary.…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION: A CLINICAL TRIAL
Acupuncture and depression seem to be an unlikely match. But you will be surprised what acupuncture can do for depression. After many tests conducted by researchers to test the claims by many who have benefited from acupuncture, it has been proven that this natural treatment method can really do wonders for depression and anxiety. What…
