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Gwyneth Paltrow Relies on Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is another celebrity advocate of traditional Chinese medicine. Paltrow has received acupuncture treatments, cupping, herbal remedies, and even follows certain Chinese medicine dietary guidelines and principles. In fact, in an interview she credited acupuncture with allowing her to reach a “new level” in her life. She later wrote, “those little needles […]

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Sandra Bullock Gets Acupuncture

  Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock, the star of movies including “The Blind Side,” “Miss Congeniality,” and “Speed,” certainly has access to an unlimited number of wellness tools. What does she do to stay healthy, calm, and vibrant? Acupuncture! The star receives acupuncture three times per week, whether on set or at home. Celebrities commonly […]

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Acupuncture Treatments

Acupuncture can often produce results faster than common medications, depending upon your condition. However, it’s still important to try to get the most out of your treatment and commit to healing. Here are some tips for ensuring that you receive the maximum benefits from your sessions with a licensed acupuncturist: Keep an open mind. Positive […]

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Acupuncture for Allergies

I came across an article on Arirang News concerning the efficacy of acupuncture for allergies. Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine found that test subjects who received acupuncture had fewer nasal symptoms. Read the full article here: Oriental Medicine Beats Allergies with Acupuncture

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Choosing an Acupuncturist: Why You Should Always Go for the Real Deal

Are licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac,’s) more adept when it comes to the ancient healing practice than any other practitioner performing acupuncture? Based on the training and education needed for licensure, the answer is yes. There are vast differences in the qualifications among “acupuncturists,” which is why it’s essential to seek treatment from a licensed practitioner. To […]

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Acupuncture Under the Media Microscope

A headline in December read, “Amanda Seyfried passed out during acupuncture session on Les Miserables set.” The claim is actually misleading and ties into several themes we’ve addressed on this blog. Acupuncture sometimes gets a bad rap because unlicensed practitioners perform it and the public rarely receives enough information to differentiate between acupuncture and undertrained […]

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