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
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
January Newsletter – Create Lasting Resolutions & Improve Memory
January 2010
Laurel Binder L.Ac., RNCNP
1322 2nd Street, Suite 36
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-564-4325
5 Ways Acupuncture Creates Lasting New Year’s Resolutions
It is the beginning of a new year and, once again, a time to reflect on what changes we can make to improve our lives. If you [...]
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 [...]