Here’s a plan to reduce mass shootings. Congress should pass a bill banning all media coverage of mass shootings for the next 24 months to reduce the number of copycat shooters. The federal government will report to the American public every six months with data about shootings to see if the plan is working. Furthermore, […]
Thyroid Acupuncture Solution
Thyroid disorders have become one of the fastest-growing health conditions in America, affecting over 20 million people. While modern treatments focus on drugs and surgery, eastern therapies like acupuncture can effectively manage thyroid issues. Furthermore, the thyroid acupuncture solution is exceptionally safe and effective because it regulates and stabilizes hormone imbalances naturally, without additional medicines. […]
Finger Joint Pain Solution
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain in the fingers, especially the distal joints (farther out). Raleigh Acupuncture has developed a highly effective finger joint pain solution that combines acupuncture and topical herbs applied to the finger joints. This treatment brings long-lasting relief to manage chronic arthritis pain. Osteoarthritis of the Finger Joints […]
Communication for Health
Communication for health is all about emotional awareness. In Chinese medicine, we recognize that unexpressed feelings generate stress in the body, which damages our health. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty understanding their feelings, leading to unexpressed frustrations. These are reasonable people with the best intentions of being good communicators but lack the emotional capacity to […]
Health Concerns for Seniors
What are the most significant health concerns for seniors? And what options do people 50 and older have for dealing with them? Today’s blog post explores how acupuncture can help manage seven of the most common health issues facing seniors today. Arthritis Arthritis is first on the list of health concerns for seniors. Let’s face […]
Acupuncture Jokes and Quotes
Today’s blog post is all about acupuncture jokes and quotes. We start off with a bunch of acupuncture jokes, most of which came from Upjoke.com. Then I’ve listed several quotes by celebrities that reference their appreciation of acupuncture. These are from a site called Brainyquote.com. If you have any good jokes or quotes about acupuncture, […]
Anger Doesn’t Damage Health
Anger doesn’t damage health – but our response to anger often does. I listened to a great sermon yesterday entitled “The Cost of Going Off” by Pastor Robert Madu. He was a guest preacher at Elevation Church, filling in for Stephen Furtick. The pastor drove home the point that there’s nothing wrong with anger. It […]
Navigating Alternative Healthcare
I recently met a retired allopathic doctor (Western medicine), and we had a lively conversation about navigating alternative healthcare. He expressed frustration with alternative medicine practitioners who promise the world to patients without a proven track record of success. When I told him that I was an acupuncturist, he paused and then asked, “Honestly, does […]
Acupuncture Relieves Anemia
According to Wikipedia, “anemia is the most common blood disorder, affecting about a third of the global population” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemia). Simply put, you are anemic when you don’t have enough red blood cells, and your blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen. The ancient Greek word “anaimia” means “lack of blood.” Today’s blog post describes […]
Acupuncture Relieves Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath is a common symptom triggered by different underlying conditions. Acupuncture provides an effective shortness of breath treatment in many instances, including: Lung deficiency (asthma, lung disease) Heart deficiency (anxiety) Liver excess (stress, depression) Hormones imbalance (perimenopause, menopause, thyroid) Shortness of Breath Treatment Chinese medicine views health as a state where the internal […]
Shin Splint Acupuncture Treatment
Do your lower legs hurt on either side of the shin bone that runs down the front of your leg? Have you been training or working extra hard, standing on your feet on hard surfaces? If so, you might be dealing with shin splints. The shin splint acupuncture treatment is safe, effective, and provides long-lasting […]
Acupuncture Relieves Swelling
A 57-year-old woman recently came to our clinic complaining of swelling, edema, and water retention all over her body. The three areas most affected were her thighs, abdomen, and face. In addition, she felt exhausted, which was unusual for her – she typically had tons of energy and was busy all day long. These symptoms […]
Frozen Shoulder Remedy
A 63-year-old woman came to our clinic recently complaining of shoulder pain in both shoulders, with limited range of motion. She presented with classic frozen shoulder, where she could not lift her arms above her head or behind her back, making it challenging to do most activities. Today’s blog post describes Raleigh Acupuncture’s frozen shoulder […]
Pulse Diagnosis at Raleigh Acupuncture
The pulse is an essential diagnostic tool in Chinese medicine for understanding a patient’s health. Unlike Western pulse reading, which focuses on counting the number of beats per minute, Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis evaluates the state of a patient’s internal organs. For example, someone presenting with anxiety will be treated differently depending on whether their […]
Learning To Be Funny
My last blog post discussed the importance of healing with humor. And one of the best ways to add humor into your daily life is learning to be funny. I always thought being funny was something you were born with – either you had the gene or not. And I did not have it. As […]
Healing With Humor
Many of our patients face chronic pain and disease every day of their lives. Yet, despite these challenges, they maintain a positive, resilient attitude. One of the ways to successfully navigate chronic health conditions is to keep laughing – despite our circumstances. We see it every day in our clinic – people who have no […]
World Upgrade Wishlist
Here are three things I’d like to see right now that would make the world a better place – my world upgrade wishlist. Robots for Eldercare The first item on my world upgrade wishlist is tackling the problem of housing and care for the elderly. The cost of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and […]
Medicare Coverage for Acupuncture Fails To Deliver
In 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved acupuncture coverage for chronic low back pain. However, as written, this benefit is unavailable to almost all seniors with back pain. In other words, while it sounds like Medicare coverage for acupuncture is available, it is not. Promise Falls Short That’s because the benefit, […]
Acupuncture Reduces Depression During Pregnancy
A 2010 study concluded that acupuncture reduces depression during pregnancy. In this first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine, investigators found that acupuncture was a safe and effective method for pregnant women to reduce depression symptoms. Acupuncture Eases Depression The study authors, led by Rachel Manber, Ph.D., stated that they hoped the results would […]
Seven Emotions and Health
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a direct connection between our emotions and health. Specifically, seven emotions are instrumental in everything from our heart rate and breathing to digestion and bowel function. Today’s blog post examines these seven emotions and discusses their intricate connectivity with our health and well-being. The Seven Emotions Human emotions are […]
