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Do you have frequent migraine headaches? Acupuncture just might be the treatment you’re looking for. In fact, studies have shown that acupuncture is more effective for treating multiple kinds of headaches than pain killers, such as aspirin. Migraine headaches typically affect one side of the brain. They can induce feelings of throbbing, intense pain. Migraines can also… Read more »
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? A cancer diagnosis can be frustrating, depressing, and upsetting. Although acupuncture cannot cure cancer, many studies sanctioned by the National Institute of Health have shown that acupuncture can help alleviate some of the common side effects of chemotherapy. In fact, “there is clear evidence that needle… Read more »
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain are overstimulated and brain cells start firing abnormally. Seizures can manifest differently from person to person. However, seizures often involve parts of the body shaking. When someone has a petite mal seizure, they remain conscious, although they may stare off and have no memory of the incident. People lose… Read more »
Have you ever had pain in your jaw or the surrounding areas of your head? You might have TMJ, a medical term that refers to the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull’s temporal bone, which is on both sides of the skull. This joint functions like a hing (think of a door frame or… Read more »
Have you ever been in an acupuncture clinic and caught a whiff of smoke? Don’t worry. The clinic isn’t on fire, and no one’s smoking a doobie. The smell of smoke comes from a burning moxa stick, which is made from tightly rolled layers of the Chinese herb mugwort. Moxa sticks are intended to promote healing by… Read more »