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Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Making Their Mark In The United States
Acupuncture and Sciatica Sciatica is a condition Acupuncture can treat. See these patient testimonials or call or email for more information. ]]> Blood Pressure Lowered by Acupuncture A 2005 study conducted at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine found that acupuncture treatments that used low levels of electrical stimulation can lower blood pressure elevations by as much as 50 percent.[from Acufinder.com News - click on title for more…]
]]> Acupuncture and Depression: An Old Answer to an Old Problem Depressive disorders affect almost 19 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given one-year period and are estimated to cost the workplace over 40 billion dollars . At some point in their lives, 10%-25% of women and 5%-12% of men are likely to become clinically depressed. Even when depression is sub-clinical, the body's immune system is compromised and the symptoms reduce functioning and impair work performance and social relationships. Common symptoms of depressive disorders include: a decreased interest in most activities, insomnia, fatigue, and feeling empty and worthless. When depression is at its worst, hopelessness sets in and suicide becomes a desperate option for approximately 15% of people who suffer from severe depressive disorders. The personal and societal costs are staggering. Luckily, many people seek therapy and/or medications and now, Harvard Medical School reports that depression is one of the top 5 conditions for which people seek alternative care.[from Acufinder.com News - click on title for more…]]]> Peripheral Neuropathy and Acupuncture "Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that I have treated successfully perhaps more often than any other condition listed on my website. I have probably performed over 3000 treatments for this condition, maybe more..."
In this new article, Steve Phillips, L.Ac. talks about his experience treating three types of peripheral neuropathy with acupuncture. ]]>
Approximately one-third (36%) of U.S. adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a recent survey by the National Institutes of Health. Among the common CAM practices identified by the survey were acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, tai chi and qi gong. October 24 is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. It is part of an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of and Oriental medicine. Many acupuncturists and Oriental medicine providers across the country are providing free or discounted treatments, open houses, educational seminars or other activities as part of this annual observance. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is supported by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), which provides certification to and Oriental medicine practitioners who have completed an approved educational program and an examination process assessing their ability to provide safe and competent patient care. More information about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day and a directory of certified practitioners may be found at www.aomday.org..
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Revealing The Mysteries Of 5,000 Years Of Chinese Acupuncture Meridians In a groundbreaking article to be published in Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness (Spring, Mid-March, 2004), Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD, Executive Director of the Institute of Qigong Read more...
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Are You In Pain? Are You Tired Of The Pain? Try An Austin Acupuncture Center! By Kerry Rove problems-- chronic low back pain. The cool winter weather here in Texas makes the pain more intense, almost unbearable at times. The pain can take the fun out of life fast and If Read more...
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