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Acupuncture and Mental Health
Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Acupuncture and Digestive Health
More than 95 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders
ranging from constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome to more
serious conditions such as acid reflux (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s
disease. In fact, more than 35 million physician office visits a year are due
to gastrointestinal complaints. Reports are confirming that acupuncture and Oriental medicine [...]
Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Sunday, July 10th, 2011
Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
It is estimated that 25.8 million men, women and children in
the United States have diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does
not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar,
starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. According to [...]
Acupuncture and Men’s Health
Friday, March 4th, 2011
October 2010
Laurel Binder L.Ac., RNCNP
1322 2nd Street, Suite 36
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-564-4325
Five Top Men’s Health Concerns and How Acupuncture Can Help
Acupuncture has been used to treat men’s health concerns for thousands of years and is growing in popularity. The reason for this growth in popularity is that many health issues that men face, such [...]
Acupuncture Treaments for Colds and Flu
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
Acupuncture for Prevention – Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can prevent colds and flu by strengthening the immune system with just a few needles inserted into key points along the body’s energy pathways. In Oriental Medicine, disease prevention begins with a protective layer around the exterior of the body called wei qi or defensive energy. There are acupuncture points known for strengthening the circulation of blood and energy and for consolidating the outer defense layers of the skin and muscle (Wei Qi) so that germs and viruses cannot enter through them. If you catch colds easily, have low energy and require a long time recuperating from an illness your wei qi may be deficient.
Acupuncture and Headaches
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Studies Show that Acupuncture Stops Headaches
Two separate systematic reviews by Cochrane Researchers show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for prevention of headaches and migraines.
In each study, the researchers tried to establish whether acupuncture could reduce the occurrence of headaches. One study focused on mild to moderate but frequent “tension-type” headaches, whilst the other [...]