A 2019 study at Jiaozuo Hospital (Henan, China) concluded that acupuncture improves bladder function in diabetic patients with neurogenic bladder (nerve damage to the bladder). It is a form of diabetic neuropathy causing a variety of conditions from overactive bladder to impaired bladder contractility. The Study The study observed patients who had been diagnosed with […]
Breathe Deep Migraine Relief
We treat many patients each week for migraine relief. Acupuncture is effective for opening blocked channels that cause migraines. As part of our migraine treatment we also teach our patients to breathe properly. Breathe deep migraine relief is a simple technique to bring more oxygen to the brain and relax the muscles of the face, […]
UTI Acupuncture Solution
Frequent urinary tract infections can be frustrating. Symptoms include painful, persistent urination with burning, abdominal discomfort, and urgency. The UTI acupuncture solution is safe, natural, and provides long-lasting relief. Today’s blog post describes how it works and what’s involved. The Urinary Tract Infection Problem The National Institutes of Health state that fifty to sixty percent […]
The Theory of Five Elements
The theory of five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) extends across many cultures around the world from the Greeks to the Hindus, during different eras in time. In Chinese medicine, the five elements indicate and determine cycles of cause and effect within the body. All facets of Chinese medicine rest on an understanding that […]
Balance Through Yin Yang Theory
Never before in recorded history has the concept of balance been more vital to the successful day-to-day operations of human life. The world we inhabit today places many factors into our lives each moment which threaten to undo our harmony. Achieving balance through harmony sustains our bodies and minds. The balance through yin yang theory […]
Arthritis Patients Need Acupuncture
This post presents a summary of the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of arthritis based on a review of the published literature. It concludes that acupuncture is helpful in alleviating pain in both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. There is also evidence to suggest that acupuncture reduces inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. The […]
Acupuncture Reduces Anger Best
Do you find yourself getting angry every day about something? Could be the traffic, troubles at work, or a difficult neighbor. Do you complain about it, or hold it in and stew? No matter how you “do” anger, one thing is clear. Anger is not good for your health. But how can you let it […]
Acupuncture Resolves Abdominal Pain
There are many causes of abdominal pain. Endometriosis, IBS, Crohn’s disease, and Leaky Gut syndrome are just a few. Acupuncture resolves abdominal pain regardless of the trigger. That’s because we tackle the root cause of the pain. Two Approaches To Treating Pain We live in a culture of pain management. I rarely come across a […]
Small Pains Cause Big Problems
Have you ever had a little pain somewhere in your body, and it drives you crazy? Small pains cause big problems for most of us at some time in our lives. At Raleigh Acupuncture, we specialize in resolving all types of pain, big and small. But today’s blog post will discuss the various small pains […]
Acupuncture Reduces Tachycardia
Tachycardia is a condition where the heart starts racing on its own, not in response to exercise. Normal heart rates vary from 60 to 100 beats per minute. When they rise above 100 beats per minute, it is considered abnormal. Acupuncture reduces tachycardia by strengthening and calming the heart. This blog post describes the theory […]
Acupuncture Promotes Longevity
Researchers at Harvard University School of Medicine recently discovered that increased levels of a protein found in the brain promote human longevity*. The protein works by suppressing neural cell excitement and is aptly named the REST protein. We see this protein in the highest concentrations within the brains of people who live into their 90s […]
Acupuncture Helps Stop Smoking
There is a simple explanation for how acupuncture helps stop smoking. The answer lies in the nature of how acupuncture works. This blog post describes the secret ingredient in acupuncture that makes it so effective for smoking cessation. The Challenge of Stopping Smoking Smoking cessation is challenging for a number of reasons. First, your body […]
Restless Leg Syndrome Autoimmune Link
A 2011 study at the Washington University School of Medicine found that restless legs syndrome (RLS) was linked to autoimmune disorders. They determined that both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) were commonly found in RLS patients. This restless leg syndrome autoimmune link helps explain why acupuncture have a beneficial effect […]
Corticosteroid Injections May Be Harmful
A new Boston University School of Medicine study concludes that hip and knee corticosteroid injections may be harmful for certain patients with at-risk conditions and may cause complications that are poorly understood. Researchers identified increased arthritis and joint destruction as an unintended result of these injections. Osteoarthritis Of The Hip and Knee This is one […]
Acupuncture Can Resolved Your Neck Pain
Many patients come to our clinic with complex neck pain diagnoses, explaining how their doctor wants to perform surgery. Or they have been prescribed a host of pain, anti inflammatory or steroid medications to manage the pain. You have another option besides surgery and medications. Acupuncture can resolve your neck pain. Come in, give acupuncture […]
Forgiveness Is The Best Medicine
Numerous research studies have concluded that forgiveness improves your health. It lowers stress, anxiety and depression, reduces the risk of heart attack, lowers cholesterol levels, reduces pain and improves sleep. One could easily conclude that forgiveness is the best medicine. Many times we just can’t bring ourselves to forgive someone for the wrong they have […]
Acne Treatment With Acupuncture
Acne Treatment With Acupuncture Acupuncture is effective for resolving acne. Our acne treatment with acupuncture takes a two-pronged approach when treating it. First, we treat the local acne condition, be in on the face, neck, chest or back. Second, at the same time we treat the underlying trigger for the acne, which in most cases […]
God, Quantum Physics and Acupuncture
God, quantum physics, and acupuncture overlap like never before in today’s culture. As believers in God, we have faith in the truth of the Bible. We cannot scientifically prove our belief, yet we know it is true. As acupuncturists, we experience the powerful healing taking place with this ancient medicine. Again, we cannot prove how […]
Functional Medicine Comes From Chinese Medicine
Functional medicine is popular right now. Chiropractors took the lead in this area, and now Western medicine doctors are following suit. They are tackling stubborn, poorly understood health conditions like autoimmune diseases. Their message is quite different from modern medicine’s focus on reducing symptoms. Functional medicine comes from Chinese medicine principles, addressing the root cause […]
Acupuncture Resolves Leg Pain Best
Acupuncture resolves leg pain best. Common types of leg pain improved with acupuncture include sciatica, leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, IT band tightness, peripheral neuropathy, bursitis, and of course all types of traumatic injury to the leg (car accident, falling off bike, sports injury). Sciatica Resolved Each patient’s pain is unique and requires special attention. […]