September is here. Can’t believe the summer is over already. Kids back in school. Last trip to the beach. Let’s review our fall health checklist and make sure we’re ready for autumn. Change Clothes With The Seasons You don’t have to pack away your t-shirts and shorts just yet, but make sure to pull out […]
Acupuncture Improves Sleep Naturally
So many people struggle with their sleep. There’s good reason for this. Life is stressful, which makes it difficult for our minds to relax and shut down at night. It’s common to feel anxious at bedtime, making it difficult to transition from activity to restfulness. Acupuncture improves sleep naturally by reducing your stress and anxiety, […]
Antidote To Anti Medicine
Acupuncture is the antidote to anti medicine. What is anti-medicine? Antibiotics, antacids, antidepressants and anti anxiety medicine are classic examples. It’s the way modern medicine approaches health care. It focuses on suppressing symptoms, but fails to address underlying conditions. Acupuncture, on the other hand, restores health by correcting the root issues responsible for health issues. […]
Acupuncture Relieves Finger Arthritis Pain
We have so many patients come to us suffering from pain in the fingers and hands caused by arthritis and tendinitis. Acupuncture improves qi and blood circulation in the hands and fingers, promoting the body to heal itself and naturally reduce pain. Today’s blog post describes how acupuncture relieves finger arthritis pain. Pain Meds Not […]
More To Acupuncture Than Meets The Eye
When patients come for treatment of a physical symptom at Raleigh Acupuncture, we often find their conditions involves a hidden emotional component. This is certainly not always the case. Neck pain is often simply neck pain, and sciatica is most often sciatica. But there are times when pain transcends the physical. Today’s blog post describes […]
Summer Humidity Brings Fatigue and Body Pain
We are turning the corner from July to August and it’s hot and humid outside. Some people like it, others hate it. Many of our patients are negatively affected by the high humidity of summer. For them, summer humidity brings fatigue and body pain. Today’s blog post explains why this happens and what you can […]
When Chronic Conditions Appear Don’t Panic
We are on vacation this week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It’s beautiful here. Every entrance to the beach has a sign cautioning people about riptides. They are nasty currents that pull you away from shore and lead to many deaths each year from drowning. The most important thing to remember when caught […]
Acupuncture For Health – The Road Less Traveled
Pursuing acupuncture for health in our lives may not be the first choice, but it is the smartest choice. Robert Frost, a great American poet, wrote: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”* When you come to acupuncture with an […]
Food Allergy Relief From Acupuncture
At Raleigh Acupuncture we treat many patients who struggle with food allergies and food sensitivities. Read on to learn about food allergy relief from acupuncture. For some it is gluten. Others can’t eat grains, or dairy, or eggs. Still others are unable to tolerate meats or fruits. Some of these patients have been diagnosed with […]
Vertigo Responds Best To Acupuncture
Vertigo responds best to acupuncture. Raleigh Acupuncture treats dozens of vertigo cases each year. Specific cases vary, but one thing in common is the great response. Dizziness and nausea ease, headaches resolve, and our patients feel better within the first few treatments. Today’s blog post talks about vertigo and why acupuncture is so effective at […]
Acupuncture Heals Stomach Pain Best
Many people struggle with stomach pain. The Western medical diagnoses just keep expanding. IBS, ulcers, GERD, reflux, bloating, gastritis, the list goes on and on. No matter the diagnosis, acupuncture heals stomach pain best. How Acupuncture Heals Stomach Pain Many of our patients come to acupuncture complaining about stomach discomfort and the fact their diet […]
We Solve Problems Best Together
It’s so frustrating hearing about the mass shootings happening every month around the country. The problem seems impossible to overcome. Do we all carry handguns for protection? Will we end up shooting each other by mistake? A police chief I know said they don’t want civilians carrying guns because, upon arrival on the scene of […]
Pain May Have Emotional Roots
This morning I heard a story on the radio describing how pain may have emotional roots. They were interviewing a woman who had chronic pain all over her body. She had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which has no cure and is misunderstood. However, when she started journaling about her past emotional traumas, her pain decreased. […]
Acupuncture For Grief Heals Deep
Acupuncture for grief heals deep. A patient came in yesterday for back pain. She was visiting your son and daughter-in-law, who had just had a baby. As part of her treatment I added a few balancing points. These are acupuncture points designed to restore balance in the body. When treating pain conditions we often add […]
Migraine Acupuncture Success Story
A 35 year old woman came to our office last year suffering from daily migraines. They had started three months earlier. Medications were not helping, and she was completely overwhelmed. This migraine acupuncture success story describes how acupuncture was able to resolve her migraines and restore her health. Daily Migraines – A Waking Nightmare The […]
Anxiety Relief Success Story
A 45 year old man came to our office suffering from daily panic attacks. His anxiety was off the charts, triggered by difficulties with his business. His symptoms, including chest pain, racing heart, and feelings of dread, were causing a self-perpetuating cycle of anxiety, and he was desperate for help. This anxiety relief success story […]
Back Pain Acupuncture Success Story
The email came early Tuesday morning – Jack’s back went out over the weekend and it was bad. I made room in the schedule for him to come in the next day. What follows is a back pain acupuncture success story. Back Pain Acupuncture Success Story I’ve known Jack for 15 years (not using his […]
Raleigh Acupuncture Stop Smoking Success Story
If you are struggling with stop smoking, here’s a story that may encourage you. Sally (not her real name) came in earlier this month wanting to stop smoking. She loved smoking after dinner, with a glass of wine, to help her unwind and relax after a stressful day. Her husband was also a smoker, and […]
Understanding Chronic Illness – Ten Unit Rule
It’s easy to be happy when you’re healthy. People who sleep well, have good bowel function and walk around pain-free will tend to have a positive attitude. This is more challenging for people struggling with health issues. Conditions like insomnia, chronic pain and anxiety are draining, making it difficult to fully embrace life. Understanding chronic […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Shows Acupuncture Effective
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment With Acupuncture A number of research studies have found acupuncture treatment effective for rheumatoid arthritis. This summary of rheumatoid arthritis research was edited and produced by the Acupuncture Research Resource Centre, published by the British Acupuncture Council, June 1998. Eight papers were reviewed – three overview papers and five trial papers. Rheumatoid […]
