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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 [...]
Acupuncture and Skin Conditions
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can be very effective at treating skin conditions. Treatments can provide quick relief for acute symptoms and can provide significant and lasting relief from recurrent or chronic skin conditions.
The skin reflects and reacts to imbalances within the body’s internal landscape and the effects of the environment. Internal disharmonies caused by strong [...]
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 [...]
Women’s Health and Acupuncture
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
The biggest threats to women’s health are often preventable. Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives and many health issues women face respond extremely well to acupuncture treatments. Taking small steps to improve your health can make a difference.
The top health concerns affecting women and how acupuncture can help [...]
Fibromyalgia and Acupuncture – What You Need to Know
Friday, April 15th, 2011
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects an estimated 2 percent of the population. Research shows that up to 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia have turned to complementary and alternative medicine to manage their symptoms. Acupuncture, in particular, has become a popular treatment choice and has shown to be an effective treatment for fibromyalgia.
What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
Fibromyalgia [...]
What Your Endocrine Glands Do For You
Friday, March 4th, 2011
The endocrine system is responsible for hormonal functions in the body and produces thirty distinct hormones each of which has a very specific job to do. This system controls your physical growth, mood, hormone output, reproduction, mental functionality, and immune system. When not working properly you become more susceptible to disease and your ability to [...]
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.
Treating Thyroid Problems with Acupuncture
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
July 2010
Laurel Binder L.Ac., RNCNP
1322 2nd Street, Suite 36
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-564-4325
Treating Thyroid Problems with Acupuncture
When functioning properly, the thyroid gland secretes just the right amount of thyroid hormone to regulate almost all the metabolic processes in your body. Too much or too little of these vital body chemicals and it can drastically influence [...]