We burn an herb called Mugwort at various points to treat a variety of problems such as immune system weakness or fluid swelling/ edema. The herb is sometimes burned on the Acupuncture needles or other times indirectly on the skin. The patient will typically feel a pleasant and warm sensation. [...]
Dry Needling, What Is It? You may have heard of dry needling recently. Dry needling in Florida is mostly performed by Physical Therapists. We believe dry needling is Acupuncture lite. What we mean is they are practicing a very limited form of Acupuncture with minimal training. Why? They use Acupuncture needles and insert the needles [...]
Is Acupuncture Painful? This is probably the number one question we are asked on a daily basis. Sometimes even the patient is too afraid to bring it up first. The answer is no! It absolutely does not have to be painful. First of all we use tiny pins. They are so tiny about 15-20 of [...]
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Do chronic headaches and migraines negatively affect your life? More than one in six people suffer from chronic headaches that are not effectively treated with Western medicine. Headaches and migraines impact nearly every aspect of everyday life, making both work and pleasure activities unbearable. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs have adverse side effects and fail [...]
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 [...]