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HOW TO INCORPORATE ACUPUNCTURE INTO YOUR YOGA PRACTICE FOR PHYSICAL HEALTH
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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GUA SHA: A TRADITIONAL HEALING TECHNIQUE
The past few years has seen a steady rise in popularity of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). You’ve probably know Chinese reflexology and acupuncture, but one healing practice you may never have heard of is called “gua sha.” Sometimes called “coining” or “spooning” by Westerners, the process involves scraping the surface of the skin in order…
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UNDERSTANDING THE LINK BETWEEN ACUPUNCTURE AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical practice, has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of health conditions. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate various physiological responses. While acupuncture is commonly known for its effectiveness in pain management and stress reduction, there is growing interest…
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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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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS
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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HOW TO INTERPRET AN ACUGRAPH REPORT
Interpreting an AcuGraph report requires an understanding of the data presented and the principles of acupuncture. Here is a step-by-step guide to interpreting an AcuGraph report: 1. Review the Graph: AcuGraph generates a graphical representation of the patient’s meridian system. Look at the graph to identify any imbalances, irregularities, or significant deviations from the norm.…
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HOW TO USE AURICULOTHERAPY FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SYMPTOM RELIEF
When you hear the term PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), the image that comes to mind is a combat veteran from the military. While many of our troops coming home from foreign wars and conflicts show signs of PTSD, it’s more widespread than that and can effect people from every walk of life. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC STRESS AND BURNOUT
The treatment relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system; treats the tisular and organic disorders and secondary diseases; relaxes the muscular system, restores the physical and emotional balance of the body. Used to describe the symptoms of physical and emotional over-strain, the term of burnout syndrome refers especially to the consequences of professional overload. If…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
What is pain? A lot of people are more afraid of pain than of death. This is because you can definitely feel the latter. Pain is not really a product of your imagination. It’s a sensation that is being triggered by your nervous system. Pain can range from dull to very sharp, from mild to…
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UNDERSTANDING AURICULOTHERAPY: AN OVERVIEW
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…
