I’m sure you’re itching to know…is it true that acupuncture relieves itching? The answer is YES! At Raleigh Acupuncture we have great success treating itching. We use a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, and it works wonders. A new study in the journal “Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” supports our experience. New Itching […]
Acupuncture Eases Allergies
We treat many patients who suffer from allergies, especially seasonal allergies. Come spring, when plants start blooming, the calls start coming in. “My allergies are driving me crazy! Can acupuncture help?” The answer is YES. Acupuncture eases allergies, reduces symptoms, helps decrease medication, and allows you to spend time outdoors again. Allergy Treatment – How […]
Conditions Acupuncture Treats
This blog post lists conditions acupuncture treats according to the World Health Organization. It divides conditions by category – where acupuncture has been “proved to be effective”, “shown to be effective but more research is needed”, and where there is “limited proof but acupuncture is still encouraged because there is a lack of other treatments”. […]
Vertigo Resolved With Acupuncture
Do you suffer from dizziness? Or is your dizziness more intense, with a sensation of the room spinning? If so, you probably have vertigo. This is often accompanied by nausea, headache and severe fatigue. You are not alone. These two conditions are very common. We treat them all the time with great success. Read on […]
Raleigh Acupuncture Highly Sensitive Person Treatment
The concept of the highly sensitive person was developed by a woman named Elaine Aron in the early 1990s. Below is a list of symptoms she developed to help people figure out if they fall into the category of a highly sensitive person. If you seem to fit this categorization, take heart. The information on […]
Acupuncture Boosts Energy to Overcome Exhaustion
Are you tired all the time? Do you drag all day even when you get enough sleep? Exhaustion is the result of imbalances in the body. Acupuncture boosts energy by correcting these imbalances, enabling you to overcome exhaustion and sustain good energy all day long. What Causes Exhaustion? Poor Digestion Chinese medicine identifies a number […]
Acupuncture Reduces Lupus Symptoms
We treat many lupus patients to help manage their condition, reduce chronic symptoms, and to decrease the number of flares they have. Our patients with lupus have different symptoms, depending on how the condition affects them. Common symptoms include fatigue, hair loss, a general feeling of uneasiness and malaise, skin rashes, joint pain and arthritis, […]
Stomach Pain Acupuncture Solution
Have You Got Stomach and Intestinal Pain? Do you have bloating or stomach pain? Are your mornings a series of rushes to the bathroom with urgency and discomfort? Are your bowels consistently either too loose or too hard? Does stress trigger stomach and intestinal pain? These are typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a […]
Nutrition Advice For Better Health
A big part of getting people healthy at Raleigh Acupuncture Associates involves nutrition counselling. The food we eat is fuel for the body, and so many of our health conditions are either caused by eating the wrong foods, or aggravated by it. That makes nutrition advice so important for your successful return to full health. […]
Tennis Elbow Resolved With Acupuncture
Do you suffer from elbow pain? Has it been diagnosed as tennis or golf elbow? The standard treatment for tennis elbow is to stop using your arm for three months and take ibuprofen three times a day. For most people that is just not going to happen! Acupuncture offers another solution. Within as few as […]
Reduce Stress Naturally With Acupuncture
Two facts we all know. Everyone has stress. And stress damages our health. But here’s something you may not know. Stress damages our health in a BIG way. The good news is that you can reduce stress naturally and effectively with acupuncture. And in the process you will improve your health! The Problem Once you […]
Cancer Pain Reduced With Acupuncture
A North Carolina woman named Betty Garnet, an 83 years old cancer survivor, was happily enjoying her retirement. Five years later, the cancer was back and had spread to her bones. The cancer pain came along with it. We stepped in to help. Our solution: acupuncture. Betty figured she would rather have needles than pain […]
Better Sleep Treatment at Raleigh Acupuncture
Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? Does it take more than half an hour to drift off? Or maybe you can fall asleep alright, but you wake up during the night, unable to fall back to sleep quickly. It is common to wake at 1pm, 3pm or even 4pm and then struggle to […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Resolved With Acupuncture
IBS is at epidemic proportions. It seems everyone knows someone struggling with stomach pain and bowel issues. Trademark symptoms include frequent and urgent bowel movements, stomach and abdominal pain, and stools that are too loose or too hard. Want your irritable bowel syndrome resolved? Check out acupuncture. How It Works There is no Western medical […]
Acupuncture Reduces Postoperative Pain Best!
Are you recovering from surgery? Is the pain bad enough that you need pain medications? Acupuncture reduces postoperative pain and helps speed up recovery. The Problem Surgery saves lives. It also taxes the body. That’s why you hurt so much during your recovery. In Chinese medicine, trauma causes blood stagnation. Blood does not flow well […]
Acupuncture Resolves Heartburn
Today’s blog post is for people suffering from heartburn, also known as acid reflux or GERD. Acupuncture resolves heartburn naturally, without medications, bringing long lasting results! The Problem Heartburn is a painful condition causing just enough discomfort to ruin a perfectly good day. What is heartburn? The stomach naturally creates acid to break down foods. […]
Neck Exercises Part 2 Video
Neck Exercises Video Part 2 Neck Exercises Video Part 2 concludes the series of neck exercises developed by Jinmei Xu (Jade), practitioner at Raleigh Acupuncture. Neck Pain – An Epidemic Why are so many people struggling with neck pain? Today’s lifestyle was not designed for our necks. Endless time in front of the computer, television […]
Neck Exercises Video Part 1
Neck Exercises Video Part 1 This neck exercises video is Part 1 in a series of neck exercises developed by Jinmei Xu (Jade), practitioner at Raleigh Acupuncture. Do you have neck pain? They are not joking when they say “pain in the neck.” Neck pain can be really annoying if not downright debilitating. At our […]
Unusual Symptoms Resolved Best With Acupuncture
Acupuncture Can Treat Your Unusual Symptoms Have you ever had unusual, possibly subtle, symptoms that concerned you, but when you described them to your friends, family or doctors they reacted as if it must all be in your head? Or after hearing about your symptoms they were silent, as if they were not quite sure what […]
(VIDEO) Eye Health Exercises For Better Vision – Part II
This dynamic video series continues with Jinmei Xu (Jade) presenting more eye exercises you can do at home. Enjoy (VIDEO) Eye Health Exercises for Better Vision – Part II. DIY Home Health Enhancing Exercises This “Do It Yourself” video series shows you how to take care of your body from head to toe using simple […]
