Time and again patients come for treatment at our clinic with a surgery date already set to address a pain condition. And after treatment with acupuncture they cancel the surgery and wonder why no one suggested they try alternative medicine first. Ex… [READ MORE]
You’ve heard the news reports. Antibiotics are not working any more. We need to dramatically reduce the amount of antibiotics that we use. But what are you supposed to do if you get chronic sinus infections? And answer is…start using acupuncture. Why… [READ MORE]
Acupuncture is a powerful tool to help you stop smoking. And our philosophy at Raleigh Acupuncture is unique. We KNOW why you smoke. It’s relaxing, reduces stress and makes you feel good. So when you come to us to help you stop, we’re not going to give… [READ MORE]
There are some things in life that are sure bets. The sun will rise every morning and set every evening. Politicians will always mess things up (not that I would ever want their job!). And acupuncture is the best carpal tunnel treatment on the planet…. [READ MORE]
Toe Pain – What’s The Big Deal? I’ll tell you what. Toe pain hurts! Living here in North Carolina there are a lot of prime activities that will get sidelined if your toes hurt. Hiking for one. Ever try taking a hike outside of Asheville with a sore big… [READ MORE]
Everyone gets anxious about things from time to time. For most people it’s a slight inconvenience that we tolerate as a normal part of our lives. Anxiety becomes a problem when it starts restricting your life. That’s where acupuncture comes in – it’s t… [READ MORE]
There is a growing trend that we see at Raleigh Acupuncture. More and more Western medicine doctors and nurses are referring patients to our practice. Why? Because acupuncture helps them. Mainstream medicine embraces acupuncture today primarily because… [READ MORE]
Insomnia is one of the most frustrating health conditions. For some, it means being unable to fall asleep. It could take hours. People end up relying on sleeping aids like Ambien or trazadone for their insomnia treatment. Sometimes these medications wo… [READ MORE]
Are you nursing a bum shoulder? Did you overthrow a baseball last spring and now are stuck with soreness every day? Or was it the bathroom ceiling that you painted two months ago that hurts every time you reach for the upper cabinet? Maybe it’s that pa… [READ MORE]
We treat a great deal of hip pain at Raleigh Acupuncture. Injuries that fall under this category include sciatica (a.k.a. Piriformis syndrome), Glut spasms, IT band issues, bursitis and low back pain radiating to the hip. Acupuncture works like a cha… [READ MORE]