You might have heard how acupuncture is an old-school natural remedy that has no bearing or evidence in the science and medical fields. However, there are many instances in which acupuncture has helped people who experience chronic pain, high levels of stress and much more. Here are just a few other ways in which acupuncture […]
Can Cupping and Acupuncture Help Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a frustrating and painful disease that overwhelmingly affects women. Some of the many things that make it so baffling is that fibromyalgia causes are largely unknown, and a fibromyalgia cure lies somewhere in the future. Fibromyalgia diagnosis is made after the doctor has heard the patient’s symptoms and after they have determined that […]
Acupuncture: An Effective Treatment for Migraine and Headaches
The Basics of Acupuncture Acupuncture is an alternative, natural treatment that uses hair-like needles to alleviate pain, reduce nausea, and promote the well-being of the body as a whole. Having witnessed the multitude of benefits to their patients, many physicians now regularly integrate acupuncture into their practice. Historically, acupuncture has relied on concepts from Traditional […]
Acupuncture, fear no needles
Many health practitioners recommend acupuncture as a treatment option for patients’ chronic pain conditions, and the response is often the same: “Needles? No way.” We get it. The idea of getting stuck with a bunch of needles sounds pretty counter-intuitive in terms of pain relief. No one likes getting needles from the doctor, never mind […]