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 […]
According to traditional Chinese medicine, seasonal changes can be a time of turmoil as an individual’s qi might be out of harmony with the frequency of the season. Fall is the perfect time to take preventative action. Ward off illness and changes in mood with acupuncture treatments this autumn and start the school year, or […]
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 […]
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My heart goes out to Canadian Olympian Kim Ribble-Orr who recently suffered a collapsed lung and a subsequent crippling infection after undergoing acupuncture at the hands of an undertrained massage therapist. The National Post published an article chronicling the Judo competitor’s devastating experience, which illustrates the importance of visiting a licensed acupuncturist. After a 2006 car […]
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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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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 […]