The Needles’ Calm
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Essential Acupuncture Facts: An Ancient Art 2500 Years in the Making
Essential Acupuncture Facts: An Ancient Art 2500 Years in the Making Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique where fine needles are inserted in the body at certain specific points called acupoints which are capable of treating various physical and mental ailments. Here are the essential facts everyone needs to Read more ...
Rates of PTSD in Firefighters
Rates of PTSD in Firefighters Original Source: https://ptsd.about.com/od/prevalence/a/Firefighters.htm Rates of PTSD in firefighters may be heightened more so than in other professions. See, many people will experience a potentially traumatic event at some point in their life. But just because you have experienced a traumatic event does not mean that Read more ...
15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015
15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015 Source: HuffingtonPost: 15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015 | Sara Calabro What are your hopes for this year? Want to feel healthier? Eat better? Get in shape? Try new things? Have better relationships? Me too! And I’m planning on Read more ...
Acupuncture for Menopausal Symptoms
Acupuncture for Menopausal Symptoms For women going through menopause, hot flashes can be one of the most uncomfortable symptoms. But a new study suggests that acupuncture may help to reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes among menopausal women. The investigators found that women who underwent acupuncture experienced a Read more ...
The Comprehensive Guide to Acupuncture for Migraines: A Safe, Long-lasting, and Cost-Effective Treatment
Introduction: Why Choose Acupuncture for Migraines? Migraines aren't just severe headaches; they're a chronic issue that plagues millions worldwide. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, one in seven people globally grapple with this debilitating condition. The effects go beyond just physical pain; they also extend to emotional distress and Read more ...
The benefit of combined acupuncture & antidepressants for depression
Abstract Acupuncture, one of the most popular complementary therapies, is best known for its ability to provide pain relief. Accumulating evidence suggests that acupuncture may also be beneficial in depression, although its effectiveness remains uncertain in this condition. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized trials in which the effects of Read more ...
Women’s Health: What Happens to Your Body When You Get Acupuncture?
When hair-thin stainless-steel needles are strategically placed into your skin at specific acupuncture points, they help balance out your qi, or energy center, leading to a calmer, healthier you. At least, that’s the traditional Eastern explanation. The modern scientific hypothesis? The pricks cause tiny sensations that activate your nervous system Read more ...
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for PTSD
Broadly conceptualized, the term “complementary and alternative medicine” (CAM) refers to treatments not considered to be standard to the current practice of Western medicine. “Complementary” refers to the use of these techniques in combination with conventional approaches, whereas “alternative” refers to their use in lieu of conventional practices. Of course, Read more ...
Acupuncture PTSD Points: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Trials
Introduction: Addressing the Urgent Need for PTSD Treatment Millions suffer from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), grappling with symptoms like flashbacks and severe anxiety. In this landscape, acupuncture emerges as a promising treatment. This article dives into tested acupuncture PTSD points, offering hope for effective therapy. Solid Studies We Reviewed Read more ...
Acupuncture for posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled pilot trial
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the potential efficacy and acceptability of acupuncture for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People diagnosed with PTSD were randomized to either an empirically developed acupuncture treatment (ACU), a group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or a wait-list control (WLC). The primary outcome measure was self-reported Read more ...