Hair loss is a growing concern for a lot of individuals. About 40-50% of people get hair loss starting at the age of 50. As it affects the overall appearance of a person, it causes a significant emotional distress for people who experience this. Treatments such as medication, hair transplant and chemicals applied to the scalp are available and common and yet some opt for alternative therapies such as acupuncture to address their concern. Does this practice have any effect to preventing further loss or in increasing the strands on the scalp? Applications of acupuncture for hair loss TCM views h ..read more

Sinus problems are not fun. They usually come with pain, congestion, and difficulty breathing. Fortunately, some treatments for this can help relieve sinusitis and sinus allergies. Acupuncture is one holistic treatment approach.. What are the sinuses? There are four connected spaces behind the forehead, eyes, nose, and cheeks in the skull called sinuses. Each one produces mucus that flows into the nose, removing dirt, bacteria, and other impurities and functions to prevent allergies. The sinuses are lined with soft tissue, which is mucosa. Usually, the sinuses are empty except for a thin laye ..read more

“Tennis elbow” gets its name because many people get this type of repetitive use injury from playing tennis and other sports that involve holding a racquet. Although the terms of these conditions pertain to sports, people who perform repetitive tasks that tax the muscles and tendons of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand and involve gripping an object, such as painting, hammering, and sawing (construction workers), cutting or chopping (cooks, chefs, butchers), using a wrench (plumbers), or other activities are also at risk in obtaining this. Also known as lateral epicondylitis, this is a kind ..read more

As we all know and have previously discussed in a previous article, Plantar Fasciitis is treated by acupuncture. Those tender motor point areas were identified to help in the treatment of this condition. With the right acupoints focusing on the right areas, our treatments can be more effective.1 One of the most common conditions of heel pain, the tissue running along the sole of our feet are inflamed causing the pain. This tissue extends from heel to toe and supports the arch of our feet which plays a big role when walking. Over time, the tissue wears out and loses elasticity because of the w ..read more

Sciatica is commonly experienced with lower back, hip, radiating pain in the leg or even numbness and weakness of the foot. It may be a constant pain on the side of the rear or a pain that shoots, making it hard for one to stand up. It usually affects only one side of our body but may extend from the back to as far as the toes. This condition can cause severe pain and are often experienced by 10% to 40% of people. “Sciatica is a condition often accompanied by neuropathic pain”… One of the treatments that can be administered for pain and in conditions such as sciatica is acupuncture and dry ne ..read more

Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that impacts 12 in 100 people.In the US, there are approximately 600,000 to 750,000 cases along with numbers between 45,000 to 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Average age of onset is in between 20 to 50 years of age with no significant difference between gender.1 It is usually felt as a dizzying, spinning sensation (vertigo), often feeling unsteady with being on your feet, feeling nauseous or about to vomit, a drop in hearing or hearing a ringing, roaring, or buzzing sound in your ear. Commonly it can last minutes to hours (often 2 to 3 hours ..read more

The knee is one of our body’s largest and most complex joints. When our knees ache, it is difficult for us to walk or climb up and down stairs, which limits our mobility; we can’t have a good night’s sleep, which can affect a person’s quality of life. Osteoarthritis or injury is one of the most common sources of joint pain, resulting in difficulty flexing or extending the knee. It occurs due to wear and tear on the knee’s protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones. Many doctors strive to avoid prescribing medication, particularly opioids, for chronic pain. Research shows acupunct ..read more

Many people who suffer from back pain feel uncomfortable and constantly tired, which is one of the reasons people seek medical treatment. This is also the top-reported reason citing acupuncture as an effective method for managing pain. Common Causes of Back Pain There are different areas of back pain— upper back pain, lower back pain, neck pain, and several other diseases, disorders, and illnesses can cause it. Structural issues are where a condition affects the spinal column or any part. Sprains and strains are the most commonly susceptible because of their weight-bearing function and connect ..read more

Morning sickness is a common symptom for pregnant women. In fact, nausea and vomiting affect 50 to 80 percent of pregnant women. Moreover, these symptoms can strike at any moment throughout the day and of course night. People are increasingly using acupuncture to treat nausea and other pregnancy-related health challenges. Acupuncture is a technique in which small metal needles are inserted into the skin at specific points on the body. A practitioner seeks to balance the yin (cool, slow, passive) and yang (warm, active) forces in the body while stimulating these areas in order to allow qi ..read more

Migraine headaches are debilitating, and without prescription medicine, they can be tough to manage. The more difficult a medical disease is to address, the more therapy strategies there are. This is especially true in the case of migraines. Patients and doctors are always looking for alternatives to pharmacological therapy, which may be successful in the short term but have serious long-term side effects.1 When conventional medicine fails to relieve migraine pain, people turn to acupuncture. Acupuncture aims to re-establish the flow of energy in your body. Acupuncture stimulates various ..read more