When osteoarthritis makes your knee ache, day after day, you’re looking for relief. Acupuncture is one of the first lines of defense now recommended against chronic pain, especially in the knee.
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Can Your Low Back Pain Go Away Without Treatment?
Is it time to see someone for that back pain you’ve had for a few weeks? Get the truth from a spine physician about the chances you’ll need medical care.
Is Your Back Pain Relentless? Try 5 Wellness Fixes
Do you wake with a horrific backache each morning? Or wince with pain when you stand up after a long day at the computer? Take these five steps toward wellness, and you’ll notice you’re feeling and functioning better.
Can Sex or Spicy Food Trigger Your Labor? (Infographic)
Women have tried almost anything to get their labor going. Some of their attempts are funny or unproven — while others may be dangerous. Find the truth about what works, what doesn’t, and what isn’t safe.
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4 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Chinese New Year
If you feel you’ve lost control of your health or other important parts of your life, Chinese New Year is a wonderful time to regain your balance. Here are 4 ways to renew and reconnect.
How Blending Eastern and Western Medicine Helps You Manage Chronic Pain
Blending Eastern and Western medicine can be the best therapy for chronic pain. Cleveland Clinic’s Hong Shen, MD, pain management specialist and acupuncturist, explains why and how.
How Acupuncture Can Be a Valuable Addition to Your Medical Care
Clinical studies show that acupuncture bolsters the body’s nervous and endocrine systems, and has an anti-inflammatory effect, which can reverse disease
How Acupuncture Can Offer You Natural Fertility Help
If you are receiving fertility treatments or concerned about your ability to get pregnant, consider including a natural, complementary practice thousands of years old: acupuncture. From an Eastern perspective, acupuncture helps your body get back to a balanced state to prepare for conception. From a Western perspective, we don’t know why it works, but we … Read More
Stressed? Try This Easy 9-Minute Acupressure Exercise (Video)
If you feel stressed or anxious, here’s a remedy you may not have considered before: acupressure. Many of us are familiar with the concept of acupuncture, the ancient Chinese method of healthcare involving thin needles, which are inserted into various points in the body to treat or prevent illness. But far fewer have heard of … Read More
Want to Quit Smoking? Acupuncture Can Help You With Cravings
If you are trying to quit smoking, acupuncture is a natural way to help you curb your craving for nicotine. Acupuncture, along with Chinese herbs and hypnotherapy, may not be as well-known as nicotine patches or gum. But they all can offer relief, especially in the acute phase of withdrawal when you’re wrestling with fatigue, … Read More