Vertigo is a condition where a person has the sensation of spinning or swaying movement, often triggering nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulties walking. Cervical spondylosis, a degenerative neck condition that restricts the head’s blood flow, is a common precursor of vertigo. This acupuncture vertigo research compared two groups:
- Group 1 received chiropractic and drug therapy.
- Group 2 received chiropractic and drug therapy plus acupuncture.
Results demonstrated that the acupuncture group had superior patient outcomes.
Acupuncture Resolves Vertigo
Following completion of the study, the acupuncture group improved 98%, while the non-acupuncture group had 80% improvement. In addition, the acupuncture group demonstrated the following improvements:
- Calcitonin gene-related peptide levels increased more significantly.
- D-dimer and total cholesterol levels yielded greater decreases in the acupuncture group.
- The acupuncture group yielded more substantial blood flow velocity in the bilateral coronary arteries and basilar arteries.
Acupuncture Vertigo Research Participants
Investigators randomly divided 80 participants into Groups 1 and 2, with 40 cases each.
- Group 1 (non-acupuncture) included 19 male and 21 female participants, ranging from 33 to 61 years. The mean age was 48 years, and the average length of the disease was 2.3 years.
- Group 2 (acupuncture) comprised 21 males and 19 females, ranging from 32 to 59 years, with a mean age of 46 years. The average course of the disease was 2.5 years.
For inclusion in the study, patients had to demonstrate cranial doppler examinations with insufficient blood supply to the basal vertebral artery. Furthermore, all patients tested positive for the cervical torsion test.
Acupuncture Vertigo Research Details
Both groups in this acupuncture vertigo research received a calcium channel blocker medication. In addition, chiropractors administered cervical spinal traction and spinal manipulation for 30 minutes.
The acupuncture group received twelve acupuncture sessions in addition to the medication and chiropractic adjustments. Their treatments included the following acupoints:
- EX-B2 (Jiaji)
- GB20 (Fengchi)
- GB8 (Shuaigu)
- GV20 (Baihui)
- CV6 (Qihai)
- CV12 (Zhongwan)
- GV23 (Shangxing)
Acupuncture Vertigo Research Conclusions
The acupuncture vertigo research investigators concluded that the acupuncture group had more significant improvements in blood flow to the vertebral arteries. Furthermore, acupuncture reduced muscle and joint tension.
Most importantly, adding acupuncture to the regime of medications and chiropractic adjustments dramatically improved vertigo and dizziness outcomes. Acupuncture improved outcomes 20% more than medication and chiropractic alone, delivering a nearly 100% success rate resolving vertigo.
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Reference
Guo Qingjun, Jiang Tao, Chenfei. Ni Lu, etc., Effect of Needle-Warming Moxibustion Combined with Chiropractic Therapy on the Serum Levels of TC and CGRP and Vertebro-Basal Artery Blood Flow Velocity in Patients with Cervical Vertigo, Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, May 2021, Vol. 37, NO. 5.
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A 34-year-old woman came to our clinic complaining of debilitating dizziness that began ten months earlier. She had been to numerous doctors, none of whom could find anything wrong with her. Lab test results were normal, and assessments for vertigo came back negative. Finally, at her wit’s end, she searched the internet for “dizziness treatments” and came upon our website. This dizziness case review describes how acupuncture resolved her lightheadedness by identifying and treating the root cause of the problem.
Root Cause of Dizziness
We frequently treat dizziness at our clinic – it’s a common disorder triggered by many different health conditions. Dizziness arises from vertigo, perimenopause, chronic fatigue, chronic Lyme disease, POTS, fibromyalgia, and anxiety. Unfortunately, the patient in this dizziness case review was not diagnosed with any of these conditions, and without a clear-cut diagnosis, there was little Western medicine could offer.
Luckily, Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis allows the acupuncturist to form a treatment plan based on the totality of bodily symptoms, not just the main complaint. A complete intake exam revealed the following signs:
- Our patient’s pulse was slippery and rapid.
- Her tongue had a thick, greasy yellow coating and red body.
- She had night sweats and always felt hot.
- Her diet consisted of too many fried foods and sweets, both of which she constantly craved.
- Her bowel movements were loose with a strong odor and urgency.
- In addition to dizziness, she had poor concentration and foggy thinking.
Dizziness from Spleen Qi Deficiency
An analysis of her symptoms pointed to a pattern imbalance called “Spleen Qi deficiency leading to damp phlegm accumulation in the head.” In Chinese medicine, it’s the Spleen’s job to manage water metabolism in the body. When the Spleen is weak, dampness accumulates – sometimes in the skin as edema, other times in the head. If heat is also present in the body, the dampness transforms into phlegm. Phlegm accumulation in the head is one of the primary causes of dizziness.
Phlegm causes all sorts of trouble in the head. When phlegm congests the sinuses, it leads to sinus infections. In cases where phlegm collects around the ears, it triggers vertigo. Finally, when phlegm lodges in the whole head, it results in dizziness and foggy brain. That’s what happened to our patient in this dizziness case review.
Dizziness Case Review
We used the following pool of acupoints for her treatment: ST36, ST40, SP9, SP4, PC6, LI11, LI4, CV12, ST21, CV6, BL18, BL20, GV14, GV20, and Yintang. These points strengthened her Spleen Qi, transformed phlegm, and cleared heat. As a result, within three treatments, her dizziness eased 30 percent.
Our patient found it hard to believe that her dizziness could improve from tiny acupuncture needles. The concept of healing at the root level is foreign to most Western medicine, which predominantly relies on symptom management. Alternatively, acupuncture prompts the body to return to a state of balance, like a reset button. And the return of homeostasis resolves the health condition from the inside out.
After six treatments, our patient was 70 percent better. She no longer had night sweats, and her bowels were regular. At this point, she was solidly on the road to restored health. It took just four additional sessions to achieve full recovery, with no discernable dizziness and a return to normal brain function.
Proof of Root Healing
One way to confirm healing at the root level is to assess other symptoms accompanying the main complaint. So when our patient in this dizziness case review reported no more dizziness, we revisited her list of signs and symptoms. Here are the results:
- Her tongue and pulse both showed marked improvement. Her tongue was now pink with a thin white coat – the ideal tongue presentation. And her pulse was no longer slippery and had a regular rate.
- Her night sweats had resolved following the sixth treatment, never to return.
- Although it was still not ideal, she had improved her diet and reported a drop in cravings for sweets and fried foods. We encouraged her to eat as clean as possible – you are what you eat! Some habits are hard to break, especially sweets and fried foods.
- Her bowels were significantly improved – no longer loose and no strong odor.
- Our patient’s brain fog was gone. She felt like her mind was working again.
Dizziness Acupuncture Solution
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A 56-year-old man came to our clinic complaining of recurring vertigo for the past five years. Every few months, he would be stuck with debilitating dizziness where the room was spinning, he felt nauseous, and he could not function. These episodes would last for days at a time, requiring trips to the emergency room. Doctors were unable to stabilize his condition and had prescribed numerous different medications with no benefit. This vertigo acupuncture case study describes how we resolved his vertigo and have kept it in check for the last three years with monthly maintenance treatments.
Vertigo Is Everywhere
Vertigo and dizziness are quite common in the general population. Forty percent of adults in the United States will experience vertigo at least once in their life. Western medicine explains vertigo as a problem with the vestibular system, including the inner ear, vestibular nerve, brain stem, and cerebellum (the brain area that integrates sensory perception, coordination, and motor control). The vestibular system regulates our balance, posture, and orientation in space.
Western Medicine Has No Effective Treatment
As with many health conditions, Western medicine provides a detailed diagnosis but offers little treatment. Current scientific research concludes that the cause of vertigo is “unknown.” Notwithstanding the lack of treatment options, vertigo has a plethora of diagnostic differentiation including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s Disease, and Viral and Bacterial Labyrinthitis (inflammation of the inner ear).
Acupuncture Resolves Vertigo
Chinese medicine understands the causes of vertigo and has an effective long-term treatment for the condition. Most vertigo and dizziness patients have an accumulation of phlegm in the head, particularly blocking the ears. Spleen Qi deficiency causes dampness, which, coupled with internal heat, generates phlegm. Phlegm tends to accumulate in the head – some people with this pattern get sinus infections, while others are prone to vertigo and dizziness.
Treatment involves addressing the underlying Spleen Qi deficiency and heat, which resolves the phlegm accumulation problem. By addressing the root imbalance, acupuncture resolves the branch (symptom). Unlike Western treatment, which focuses on the temporary relief of symptoms, acupuncture and Chinese herbs always seek to address the underlying condition. That’s why our results are long-lasting.
Vertigo Acupuncture Case Study
When our patient in this vertigo acupuncture case study came to our clinic, we gave him a full intake exam. This examination included asking him questions about his vertigo, overall health (sleep, digestion, mood, body temperature, bowel function, etc.), looking at his tongue, and feeling his pulse. Tongue and pulse are essential in deriving a Chinese medicine diagnosis as they reveal the patient’s inner workings of organ function.
Our patient’s tongue was red with a thick yellow coating, and his pulse was full and slippery. This information, along with details about his overall health, clearly pointed to the diagnosis most common to vertigo – Spleen Qi deficiency with Phlegm Fire lodged in the head. The chronic nature of his pattern imbalance explained by his vertigo recurred every few months. Without changing the way his body functioned, there is no way he would be able to overcome this stubborn pattern imbalance.
Acupuncture Treatment For Vertigo
All needles utilized in this vertigo acupuncture case study were sterile, single-use, and hair-thin. Our patient’s point prescription included acupoints to address his underlying pattern imbalances – Spleen Qi deficiency and internal heat. In his case, the heat was so intense it manifested as Fire. Acupuncture points for his treatment included LV2, ST44, ST36, ST40, LI4, LI11, GB20, and GB2. Also, we prescribed a Chinese herbal formula to strengthen his Spleen Qi and transform dampness. After the treatment, we performed cupping on his neck and back, which drew additional heat from his body.
He responded beautifully. Within three sessions, acupuncture had resolved his acute vertigo flare. About three weeks later, he called and reported feeling like the vertigo was trying to come back. We brought him in for another three treatments. After that, he reduced his visits to once a month for maintenance. These monthly treatments have kept him free of vertigo and dizziness for the past three years.
Some patients don’t need maintenance treatments to sustain their results. In this vertigo acupuncture case study, our patient required maintenance due to his body’s tendency to generate dampness, heat, and phlegm. He pushes his body beyond its limits in the physical work that he does for employment. He runs his own company and does a lot of traveling and outdoor work. If he had an easier job inside at a desk, he would most likely not require maintenance treatments.
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Vestibular migraines include much more than headaches. They are also associated with nausea, vomiting, sweating, flushing, diarrhea, and visual changes such as blurring, flashing lights, and difficulty focussing. Patients also report difficulty concentrating, finding bright lights and loud sounds uncomfortable, and most commonly feel extreme tiredness and fatigue, needing to sleep. The vestibular migraine acupuncture treatment effectively addresses these symptoms at the root level, providing long-lasting relief.
Other Common Vestibular Migraine Symptoms
Vestibular migraine is the most common cause of recurrent spontaneous vertigo and the second most common vestibular disorder after benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. There is also a strong association with Ménière’s disease, with approximately half of people with Ménière’s disease experiencing at least one migraine symptom during a Ménière’s attack. Other common forms of vestibular migraine overlap with IBS, stomach pain, bowel irregularity, anxiety, and depression.
Four Facts About Vestibular Migraines
1) Vestibular migraine can cause vestibular (balance) symptoms with or without an actual headache.
2) There is almost always a history of motion sensitivity (such as car sickness) since childhood and migraine headaches at some point in the person’s life.
3) Vestibular migraine is poorly understood – it seems to involve overlapping pathways modulating pain and vestibular inputs into the brain.
4) Migraine headaches and vestibular migraines share many of the same triggers.
Vestibular Migraine Acupuncture Treatment
When a patient comes to our clinic armed with a diagnosis of vestibular migraine, the first thing we do is conduct an intake exam to explore all of the symptoms they are experiencing. We then feel their pulse and look at their tongue. Finally, armed with this information, we make a Chinese medicine differential diagnosis to determine the root cause of their migraines.
Unlike classic migraine headaches, vestibular migraines involve many other potential symptoms and often do not involve head pain. However, their various symptoms are often linked and can be treated effectively with root treatment. For example, it is common for a patient to experience severe stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness and find relief when the Chinese medicine imbalance of “Liver Overacting on Stomach and Large Intestine” is addressed.
The most common triggers for vestibular migraine include:
1) Stress and anxiety.
2) Poor sleep
3) Missing meals and not taking enough water.
4) Dietary triggers – many common foods, especially caffeine.
5) Hormonal changes – menstruation, menopause, and teenage years.
Acupuncture Treatment for Vestibular Migraine
The vestibular migraine acupuncture treatment is ideally suited to treat these root causes. Stress, anxiety, insomina, weak digestive function and hormone imbalance are conditions we treat on a daily basis with great success. We also counsel our patients on lifestyle and dietary health, so they can maintain good health after their treatment is complete.
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This dizziness vertigo acupuncture research study explored the safely and effectiveness of acupuncture for emergency room patients. Results showed that acupuncture provided significant therapeutic effect for patients suffering from dizziness and vertigo.
Outcome Measures
Three subjective and objective measurement tools were used to track outcomes. These included HRV (heart rate variability), the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Goal Of Study
The dizziness vertigo acupuncture researchers noted that while acupuncture has been effectively treating these conditions for over a thousand years, little research has been done on the subject. The goal of the study was to assess the safety and benefits of acupuncture for the treatment of dizziness and vertigo with emergency room patients.
Study Participants
Study participants were drawn from the emergency room at Changhua Christian Hospital in Taiwan. Patients were screened beforehand by an otolaryngologist and a neurologist to validate their presenting symptoms. Patients were included in the study if they presented with dizziness, vertigo, vertebrobasilar artery syndrome, Ménière’s disease or vestibular neuritis.
Acupuncture Treatment
The patients were divided into two groups, acupuncture and control. The acupuncture group received acupuncture points ST36 (Zusanli) and PC6 (Neiguan) using sterile, single-use acupuncture needles. Points were manually stimulated and obtained the de qi sensation. This is when the needle feels slightly achy.
It indicates that Qi (pronounced Chi) has been activated.
Needles were retained for 30 minutes during each acupuncture treatment. The control group received sham (fake) acupuncture. This involved applying seed patches to locations 1 inch away from true acupuncture points.
Findings
This dizziness vertigo acupuncture research study demonstrated that acupuncture reduced discomfort and VAS scores for dizziness and vertigo. The researchers stated, “the study provided clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture to treat dizziness and vertigo in (the) emergency department.”
Power Of The Point
The two acupuncture points used in the study have powerful healing effect for dizziness and vertigo. PC6 is used in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, swollen and painful throat, epilepsy, painful ribs and chest, palpitations, and asthma. PC6 is located 2 inches above the wrist on the inside of the arm. It calms the heart, pacifies the spirit, regulates qi, and suppresses pain.
ST36 is 3 inches below knee on the outside of the leg. It is used to treat many conditions including dizziness, vertigo, stomach pain, ulcers, abdominal bloating, constipation, dyspepsia, and hypertension.
What To Expect
This dizziness vertigo acupuncture research study supports our own experience treating these conditions. We have been successfully helping dizziness and vertigo patients heal for years. We use the two points described in the study, as well as other points. Each patient presents with slightly different root imbalances. Acupuncture provides custom treatment to address their individual needs.
As with this study, we use sterile, single-use, hair thin needles. You will hardly feel them. Treatments are very relaxing. Many of our patients fall asleep during their sessions.
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Dizziness Vertigo Acupunture Research
This research study provided strong data supporting the benefits of acupuncture in the treatments of dizziness and vertigo.
References
Chiu, Chih-Wen, Tsung-Chieh Lee, Po-Chi Hsu, Chia-Yun Chen, Shun-Chang Chang, John Y. Chiang, and Lun-Chien Lo. “Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for dizziness and vertigo in emergency department: a pilot cohort study.” BMC complementary and alternative medicine 15, no. 1 (2015): 173.
New vertigo dizziness acupuncture research finds acupuncture safe and effective. Subjective and objective measures showed significant positive patient outcomes in a 2015 investigation. Three measurement tools, the HRV (heart rate variability), Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of dizziness and vertigo, show that acupuncture has an immediate and significant therapeutic effect.
Background
The researchers commented that while acupuncture has effectively treated dizziness and vertigo for thousands of years, little research has explored this clinical phenomenon. The goal of the study was to assess the safety and benefit of acupuncture in the treatment of dizziness and vertigo in the emergency department of a hospital.
Patients were enrolled from the emergency department at the Changhua Christian Hospital in Taiwan. All patients were screened by both an otolaryngologist and a neurologist. Inclusion criteria included dizziness, vertigo, vertebrobasilar artery syndrome, Ménière’s disease, and vestibular neuritis.
The Study
Patients were divided into two groups: acupuncture and control. Patients in the acupuncture group were treated with two acupoints, ST36 (Zusanli) and PC6 (Neiguan), with sterile, single-use needles. The needles were manually stimulated to achieve the de qi sensation. Needles were retained for 30 minutes. The control group received sham (fake) acupuncture.
Results
The study conclusively demonstrated that treatment with the acupuncture points PC6 and ST36 resulted in immediate reductions of discomfort and improvements of VAS for dizziness and vertigo. The researchers stated that the “study provided clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture to treat dizziness and vertigo in (the) emergency department.”
The Importance of Specific Acupuncture Points
PC6, located above the wrist, is indicated for the treatment of nausea, vomiting and dizziness. ST36, located below the knee, is appropriate for the treatment of stomach problems, weakness, bloating and accumulation of phlegm. Both of these points are critical for the effective treatment of dizziness and vertigo.
Heart Rate Variability
A heart rate monitor was used to measure heart rate variability. HRV is the variation in time between heart beats and measures the body’s ability to maintain control of the heart rate through vagus nerve activity. Earlier research, including Anderson et al., demonstrated that acupuncture improved heart rate variability.
In this current vertigo dizziness acupuncture research, HRV changes were documented because Ménière’s disease and other forms of dizziness and vertigo can be reflected in HRV values. This study documented acupuncture’s ability to benefit HRV values.
Vertigo Dizziness Acupuncture Research – Conclusion
This research demonstrated both subjective and objective evidence that acupuncture improved vertigo and dizziness in patients visiting the emergency department of a hospital in Taiwan. At Raleigh Acupuncture we have similar success treating vertigo and dizziness. We also use ST36 and PC6, in addition to other points, with great success.
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References
Chiu, Chih-Wen, Tsung-Chieh Lee, Po-Chi Hsu, Chia-Yun Chen, Shun-Chang Chang, John Y. Chiang, and Lun-Chien Lo. “Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for dizziness and vertigo in emergency department: a pilot cohort study.” BMC complementary and alternative medicine 15, no. 1 (2015): 173.
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The Raleigh Acupuncture vertigo treatment resolves vertigo and dizziness. It is natural, safe and provides long-lasting relief.
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What Is Vertigo?
Do you suffer from vertigo (a.k.a. BPPV)? The main symptom is severe dizziness, feeling like the room is spinning. It is often accompanied by nausea, headache and fatigue.
Acupuncture Relieves Vertigo
In Chinese medicine, imbalances in the head, particularly the ears, cause vertigo. Specifically, when phlegm-heat accumulates internally in the head, it disorients our vestibular system, causing the sensations of spinning and dizziness. Acupuncture corrects this imbalance, transforming phlegm and expelling heat, healing vertigo at the root.
The vestibular system is a sensory system that provides our sense of balance and spatial orientation to help us coordinate movement and balance. Together with the cochlea, a part of the auditory system, it constitutes the inner ear. Our internal balance system is disturbed when phlegm-heat accumulates in this area.
Acupuncture Heals at the Root Level
Acupuncture relieves vertigo on two levels:
First, acupuncture resolves the phlegm-heat responsible for the symptoms associated with vertigo. Specific acupuncture points expel phlegm and heat from the body.
Second, treatments strengthen the Spleen Qi, preventing the development of phlegm in the first place. Think of the Spleen as the water metabolism manager for the body. A weak Spleen leads to dampness accumulation in the body (not good). Excess heat in the body transforms that dampness into phlegm (very bad), which causes all sorts of health issues.
Acupuncture Custom Treatments
Most vertigo cases involve phlegm-heat, but there are exceptions. As part of our treatment, we assess the patient’s symptoms to determine their pattern imbalance. Then we treat them according to their needs.
The concept of individualized treatment in Chinese medicine is essential. This approach differs from Western medicine’s “one treatment” standard, where doctors prescribe one pill for everyone vertigo patient. For example, your doctor will probably prescribe Meclizine if you have vertigo. However, your acupuncturist will customize your treatment, giving you exactly what you need.
In some instances, we prescribe Chinese herbs to promote faster healing. We have a full Chinese herbal pharmacy in our clinic, and our practitioners are nationally board certified in Chinese herbal medicine.
What To Expect
All needles are sterile, single-use, and hair-thin. The acupuncture treatments themselves are relaxing. Many patients fall asleep during the treatment. Afterward, you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Your vertigo will significantly improve within three to six sessions.
Recent Vertigo Case
A 41-year-old woman came to our clinic complaining of vertigo. Her main symptoms were nausea, dizziness, and a sensation like the room was spinning. In addition, she had a constant low-grade headache. She had bouts of vertigo in the past and was tired of taking medications that did not help.
Our intake exam confirmed that she had Spleen Qi deficiency with dampness and internal heat, the perfect storm for accumulating phlegm-heat in the head. So our treatment strategy focused on transforming phlegm and clearing heat while simultaneously strengthening her Spleen Qi.
Her treatment included acupuncture points ST36, ST40, SP4, PC6, LI11, GB2, and GV20. We also prescribed the Chinese herbal formula Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Pian to transform dampness and strengthen the Spleen. As a result, it took just four treatments to resolve her vertigo, a much better outcome than she had ever experienced with Western medications.
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What our Clients are Saying
I came back from a trip to the Caribbean with a terrible case of vertigo and nausea. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t work, couldn’t walk straight. I had this throbbing headache all day long. It was driving me crazy. I tried acupuncture and in three sessions was completely cured! I was so impressed that I had them treat my back pain next. I only wish insurance covered the treatments.
I was diagnosed with dizziness and put on a medicine that made me more dizzy! My chiropractor said it was from my neck, but the adjustments didn’t help. So I tried acupuncture. Every time I bent down I would get so dizzy that I fell over. The doctor at Raleigh Acupuncture didn’t treat my neck. He said he was treating my organs to balance them and correct my water levels. I don’t care what he called it – it stopped my dizziness! I can bend over now without dizziness and can function like a normal person. They also got rid of my toe pain at the same time!
I had vertigo and dizziness for years. I run my own small business and it was starting to really affect my work. I had difficulty driving, and was starting to get nervous about getting into an accident at work. My vertigo was like the room spinning around, and the only way to make it stop was to close my eyes and lie down. I was also burning up hot, but never had a fever. My cousin went to Raleigh Acupuncture so I gave it a try. They treated me with little needles and gave me chinese herbs. I’m not kidding, this stuff really works. My vertigo stopped happening for the first time in years, and I even stopped feeling so hot. I get small bouts of vertigo now and then, but usually just a single treatment gets me better. I also understand why I get vertigo and what I can do to prevent it coming on. They were really good explaining how it worked, in a way that totally makes sense to me. Thank you Raleigh Acupuncture.