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For some women, acupuncture is not only a way to relieve stress when you’re trying to conceive, it has also shown some promise for increasing fertility. Find out more in the link below: https://bit.ly/3guqtnG

The practice of acupuncture used on all kinds of ailments dates back thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and is based on the belief that energy in the body flows along pathways, called meridians. Blockages to this flow, the thinking goes, cause illness, while inserting hair-thin needles into the body at specific points ("acupoints") along these pathways can unblock and restore the body's balance and energy flow. https://bit.ly/3raf0wc

Studies show the effectiveness of needles and other forms of treatment If you’ve ever considered acupuncture for chronic low back pain, here’s the good news: Studies by Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute show that acupuncture can help. In a large study, KPWHRI researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than usual care alone for helping people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities. https://bit.ly/3cELeeS

Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have low back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating. https://wb.md/3rbwJU3

The Role of Acupuncture in Pain Management: This lesson outlines a brief history of acupuncture and how it may be used to treat various types of physical and emotional pain and specific conditions, including overactive bladder and psoriasis. Acupuncture has been demonstrated to enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.... https://bit.ly/3iSusdy #acupuncture

Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other complaints. Find out more at the following link: https://bit.ly/2IRS9VO

Chinese Medicine Demystified: How Acupuncture Works Recently named as one of the 100 "most influential people in health and fitness" by Greatist, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac demystifies acupuncture in his six-part blog series. While you're welcome to read them all, we think Part IV is the most convincing. Kresser explains how acupuncture works from a western, scientific perspective with a focus on the proven benefits of the treatment. Find out more in the link below:... http://bit.ly/363zoWe See more

Think Acupuncture's A Hoax? Think Again A regular contributor to CNET, Elizabeth Armstrong Moore is a freelance journalist in Portland, Oregon. In her intriguing piece for the technology news-giant, she elaborates on how one journal uncovered the secret behind the ancient Chinese treatment. Published in 2010 by Nature Neuroscience, the study found that adenosine- well known for its anti-inflammatory properties- is responsible for the positive results consistently reported by ...acupuncture patients. In fact, reports Moore, "the level of adenosine in the tissue near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment." Find out more in the link below: https://cnet.co/35ViqZS

The Medical Perspective Of Cupping Therapy: Effects And Mechanisms Of Action Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects. English literature in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar w...as searched using key words. Only 223 articles identified, 149 records screened, and 74 articles excluded for irrelevancy. Only 75 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, included studies in this review were 64. Six theories have been suggested to explain the effects produced by cupping therapy. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by "Pain-Gate Theory", "Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls" and "Reflex zone theory". Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and increase in blood circulation might be explained by "Nitric Oxide theory". Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to "Activation of immune system theory". Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by "Blood Detoxification Theory". These theories may overlap or work interchangeably to produce various therapeutic effects in specific ailments and diseases. Apparently, no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping. Further researches are needed to support or refute the aforesaid theories, and also develop innovative conceptualizations of (CT) in future. Find out more in the link below: http://bit.ly/2Pi0iDV

How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater Mel Hopper Koppelman works as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine while maintaining one of the best holistic wellness blogs you'll ever come across. Her forthright demeanor and conversational tone uncover a deeper fundamental divide between science and conventional medicine. In her must-read blog, "How to Win an Argument with an Acupuncture Hater," Koppelman gets to the bottom of some tremendously provocative subjects: the p...lacebo effect, death by acupuncture, and the controversy around uncovering "scientific evidence" through biomedical research funded by the pharmaceutical industry. Check out the link below: http://bit.ly/31ERP05

What is Acupuncture? If you've ever suffered from any physical or mental ailment, you understand the frustration that comes in failing to find relief through conventionally recommended methods. Somewhere along the lines, chronic pain sufferers, chemotherapy patients, and a score of others seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and stress have rediscovered the ancient practice of acupuncture. After 2500 years, acupuncture is finally sliding into the spotlight to receive the ...Continue reading

Here's one more reason to exercise: Physical inactivity contributes to chronic musculoskeletal pain, which affects the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. People with chronic conditions such as back pain, arthritis, or neck pain suffer daily through pain, fatigue, and even depression, and more people are falling victim every day. In fact, some experts have characterized the increasing prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions as an epidemic. Disorders, a connection exists... between physical inactivity and chronic musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs). Study participants responded to questions regarding their physical activity 11 years prior to experiencing any MSCs. The researchers concluded, "In this large-scale population-based study, physical exercise was associated with a lower prevalence of chronic MSCs, in particular, chronic widespread MSCs [>15 days during the last month]. Furthermore, consistent medium activity level [120-179 min./week] was associated with [a] more than 50% lower prevalence of chronic widespread MSCs." (If you'd like to review the abstract of the BMC study, visit: www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/159.) There you go - the latest in an ever-growing list of reasons to make exercise a part of your weekly routine. And remember, a consistent, balanced fitness program of cardio, muscle strengthening and stretching will do more than help in the prevention of chronic pain; it could also help prevent other serious conditions such as heart disease and hypertension.

Is Acupuncture a Deception? Find out more in the link as follows: http://bit.ly/2P9HrdN Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA is uniquely qualified: he's a respected physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and highly-skilled acupuncturist. Motivated by his family's rich history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fourth-generation practitioner founded the TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine where he currently functions as Managing Director. In his 2013 article for the Huffington Post..., he presents his case for the effectiveness of acupuncture by sourcing studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and The American Medical Association Journal of Internal Medicine (JAMA). Confronting non-believers head on he states, "Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area." See more