Acupuncture Blog

After more than 2,000 years of practice in China, acupuncture has become increasingly prevalent in the United States. A 1999 study found that more than 50% of physicians recommend acupuncture to their patients along with herbal supplements and other alternative therapies. Recent studies suggest acupressure treatments can have even greater benefits for children due to [...]

Happy Veterans Day! We are extremely grateful to all those who have devoted and risked their lives to keep us safe. Unfortunately, it is estimated that approximately 30 to 40 percent of soldiers return home with some form of a mental health disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most common, affecting as many as 17 [...]

Acupuncture treatments can effectively treat knee pain for a fraction of the cost of Total Knee Replacement(TKR). While TKR surgery is successful in terms of low revision rates, nearly a quarter of patients experience knee pain within several years or are otherwise dissatisfied with the results. The surgery is also expensive, averaging approximately $8,100 per [...]

Cancer patients are now routinely being treated with alternative therapies such as acupuncture in addition to chemotherapy and radiation. Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC’s chief medical editor, recently reported the findings of a 2010 University of Pennsylvania study during a “Nightly News with Brian Williams” segment. The study found that more than half of complementary care [...]

Acupuncture is a terrific way to alleviate pain and ailments in the body, but traditional Chinese Medicine also stresses the importance of preventing health issues before they become a problem. Many of the steps you can take to keep yourself healthy play a factor in your emotional well-being and overall quality of life. Here are [...]

Boynton Beach: A new study published in the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology shows Acupuncture improves egg implantation. This is one of the many ways Acupuncture increases the success rates of IVF and IUI. A similiar study shows Acupuncture demonstrates higher ovulation and pregnancy rates when combined with clomiphene (clomifert, clomid) than women receiving clomiphene [...]

Boynton Beach: A new study published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain says acupuncture is an effective treatment for the relief of lower back pain. The researchers concluded that acupuncture has “beneficial and persistent effectiveness against chronic lower back pain.” Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain of Peacekeepers in Lebanon: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of [...]

Boynton Beach: Many of my new patients coming for acupuncture are surprised when I ask them to stick out their tongues. Why are we so interested in tongues? Acupuncture treatments are based on clues the body gives off about where the problem is. A great indicator is the tongue. The tongue is the only muscle [...]

Simple changes can make a big difference in the long term. It is important for your body to function at its optimal level. Here at Green Acupuncture in Boynton Beach, we recommend you eliminate caffeine completely from your diet. We realize many Medical Doctors will tell you 1 cup per day or so is safe. [...]