Concussion Got You Down? Acupuncture Might Be Able to Help

In 2005, Dr. Omalu published research which defined Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive head injuries which typically occur in professional athletes from contact sports (football, boxing, hockey, soccer, etc).This was pretty groundbreaking because, prior to this, most people would advise those who experienced a strong blow…

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Treating Period Pain and Symptoms caused by Menstrual Irregularities with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Let’s be blunt: period pain sucks. Many women have their work and personal lives disrupted every month by painful abdominal cramps due to endometriosis and/or fibroids. The degree of discomfort some women experience can lead them to regularly miss work and forego other important activities. It turns out that acupuncture can help…

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How Acupuncture Can Help You Manage Your Anxiety

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Most people will experience some form of anxiety or worry in their lifetime. These conditions can make us feel trapped, causing us to miss out on valuable present moments, struggle with work, or skip activities that we would normally enjoy. In this article we will explore some of the many ways that…

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Is Sitting Causing Your Lower Back Pain?

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If you have a desk job or you find yourself sitting for a large part of the day, you might find yourself up against a case of back pain. At first it doesn’t make much sense—-if you haven’t been doing anything particularly straining how could your body be upset? But, the thing…

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Acupuncture for Headaches During Pregnancy (and More)

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Pregnancy can come with many challenges; as a result of all the changes that occur in your body, adverse symptoms like muscle pain, nausea, headaches, and stress can emerge. Acupuncture offers a drug-free approach to treatment for these symptoms along with many others conditions. With the help of your acupuncturist, you can…

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Finding Balance in Imbalance: Chronic Health Issues and Your Body

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Living a healthy life requires balance. Often when we experience recurring symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, headaches, weaknesses or pain it is a result of an imbalance. Maybe it is a muscle we are pushing too far or physiological factors such as stress or tension that stem from pushing our work limits. Acupuncture…

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