Acupuncture has been making headlines once again due to a new study that suggests the treatment can be just as effective as counseling in combatting depression. Led by Hugh MacPherson of the University of York in the UK, researchers split up 755 people with moderate to severe depression into three groups: those who received acupuncture […]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and those who suffer from the condition often experience debilitating pain as their joint cartilage breaks down. When a patient visits a Western doctor with knee osteoarthritis, medication, exercises, and surgery are often offered as treatments. Pharmacological and surgical interventions have a high risk for serious side […]
Are you one of the estimated 85-percent of menstruating women who suffer from at least one symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in the week or two prior to your period? PMS can be mild or manifest itself in the form of severe Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Whether your symptoms are a minor bother or have […]
Acupuncture is for everyone. Even tigers. Pedang, a 14-year-old Sumatran tiger from an Israeli zoo, is plagued by chronic ear infections. After other treatments failed, Pedang has switched to acupuncture. The tiger’s acupuncturist is hoping the holistic treatment will enhance his immune system and aid in the absorption of antibiotics. While this is the first […]
It’s mind boggling that in 2013 consumers are still being kept in the dark. While a licensed acupuncturist is often identified by the L.Ac. abbreviation that follows their name, the general public doesn’t always know what the designation means. A physician or chiropractor offering acupuncture has no obligation to inform a patient of the drastic […]