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HOW TO INCORPORATE ACUPUNCTURE INTO YOUR WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM
Incorporating acupuncture into your mental health treatment plan can be a complementary approach to support your overall well-being. While it’s important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan, here are some general steps you can consider: 1. Research and Find a Qualified Acupuncturist: Look for a licensed acupuncturist…
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE SIZE
The fundamental question: how to do acupuncture? needs a complicated answer, but in a pragmatic way one should always start with: using a needle. This is a straightforward statement which leads nowhere but rather opens a can of interrogations. Being the “king” of instruments in Chinese acupuncture, it is the object of many discussions. Each…
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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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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of alternative medicine in Chinese history. The philosophy of acupuncture is based on the “Taoist Tradition” where these people meditate and observe the flow of positive energy inside and outside the body. Acupuncture has evolved over the years, but the concept and philosophy remain the same. Acupuncture involves…
