A study conducted at Rutgers University found a connection between acupuncture and the physical processes that may treat sepsis, an infection with inflammation that causes 25,000 deaths each year in the United States. Sepsis often occurs in intensive care units at hospitals. The lead researcher, Luis Ulloa, noted, “in many cases patients don’t die because […]
![skiier[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/skiier1-100x100.jpg "Olympic Freeskier Attributes Collapsed Lung to Dry Needling")
Torin Yater-Wallace, an 18-year-old U.S. freeskier, recently competed in the Sochi Olympics in the event’s first ever men’s ski halfpipe. Though he made the U.S. team, it was a long road. In the beginning of December, Yater-Wallace suffered from a collapsed lung that sidelined him from competitions and led to a weeklong stay in the […]
![acu-facelift1[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/acu-facelift11-100x100.jpg "Forget Face-Lifts: Try Cosmetic Acupuncture")
You can fight lines, wrinkles, dull, sagging skin and even age spots without invasive procedures such as face-lifts or Botox injections. Cosmetic acupuncture can take years off of your appearance and has little to no side effects, downtime or serious pain. Before opting for something extreme, give the holistic practice a try. Cosmetic acupuncture cultivates […]
![oregon[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oregon1-100x100.jpg "Oregon Court of Appeals Rules Chiropractors Cannot Practice Dry Needling With Limited Training")
Another win for licensed acupuncturists! The Oregon Court of Appeals recently overturned the May 2011 decision by the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) that allowed chiropractors in the state to perform dry needling with a mere 16 hours of training. The Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (OAAOM) filed a Petition for Judicial […]
![moxibustion[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/moxibustion1-100x100.jpg "Moxibustion: A Healing Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy")
Though not as well known as acupuncture, moxibustion is a treatment with an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. The therapy involves burning the end of a moxa stick, made from dried mugwort, and holding it close to acupuncture points on the skin to encourage healing. The stick generates heat and the process is thought […]
![tai-chi[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tai-chi1-100x100.jpg "Slow Down with Tai Chi")
Tai chi is rooted in Taoism and martial arts and is related to traditional Chinese medicine. With slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and meditation, the low impact exercise reduces stress, promotes wellbeing, and improves physical health. A major benefit of tai chi is that it is safe for those of all fitness levels and ages. […]
![cupping[1]](https://tryacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cupping1-100x100.jpg "Cupping Decoded")
Cupping, like acupuncture, is a treatment used in traditional Chinese medicine. First documented almost 3,000 years ago, cupping relies on suction and heat to promote healing. While the method often leaves temporary circular marks on the skin, it is known to be highly relaxing and isn’t generally painful. Celebrities, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, […]