Neuropathy is experienced by about 2.4% of the population, and anywhere between 1% – 7% in those older than 50 years old. Acupuncture works for neuropathy by honing in on both resolving the root cause, and clearing the pathways so that blood flows more freely. When dealing with neuropathy, it can inhibit day to day activities and quality of life. Unfortunately, conventional medicine does not always help, and if it does, it will usually come with a truck load of potentially harmful side effects in addition to not changing the un ..read more

            Acupuncture works for the treatment for low back pain; so much so that nearly 10 million Americans schedule acupuncture sessions each year. It is also the leading cause of disability to Americans, and unfortunately, conventional medicine has not been able to address the issue other than with harmful medications to mask the problem rather than heal. In this day and age, many people are turning to alternative medicine not just because they have tried everything else to no avail, but also because it works. Recent research shows th ..read more

            Acupuncture for hip pain offers a realistic, effective, and natural treatment for relieving a wide variety of hip conditions such as bursitis, sciatica, arthritis, and tendonitis. Unfortunately, traditional medicine often approaches pain conditions to treat the symptoms rather than the root cause which normally involves medication therapy or in serious cases, surgery. Although these methods can be effective, they do also come at a price monetarily and more importantly with side effects. In today’s day and age, you will find man ..read more

Research Says YES!             Acupuncture works for knee pain, and is a helpful alternative to opioid medications whether healing from surgery or dealing with day to day knee aches and pains. Chronic knee pain affects an astonishing 50% of senior American adults, and is the most common reported pain amongst those adults aged 50-69. However, knee pain can also occur at any age due to continued overuse from activities like manual work or sports. Acupuncture Benefits for Knee Pain            ..read more

Acupuncture in Chicago, IL “Ask the Acupuncturist” Dr. Stephanie Madden, DAcOM, L.Ac At Copper Wellness in Chicago, patients get to explore a variety of holistic treatments for their health concerns, such as acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine. Acupuncturist Dr. Madden helps patients with a variety of health conditions, such as anxiety and mood disorders, depression, trauma, behavioral problems, pain, fertility and reproductive health, sleeping problems, sexual health, migraines, headaches, and much more. Why are you one of the top acupuncture providers in Chicago, IL? There are many gr ..read more

            The health benefits of cupping are becoming more mainstream amongst average people. Its benefits are not unknown, however, amongst celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, David Arquette, Michael Phelps, and Gwyneth Paltrow who have all been seen sporting the recognizable cupping circle marks on their skin. Cupping, usually accompanied by acupuncture and other alternative therapies, helps with a variety of conditions, and has been practiced for many centuries. It was even mentioned as far back as 1,550 B.C. with the Egyptians usin ..read more

            Yin-yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine translates to “dark-bright,” and is the groundwork for understanding health. It is the notion that everything in the universe is connected and complementary, and yet, opposite to maintain balance and optimal health. When it comes to one’s health, it is an acupuncturist’s job to determine the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis with an excess or deficiency of yin or yang to bring a person back to optimal health both in nutrition and quality of life. Yin, Yang, & Nutrition ..read more

            Acupuncture is, as the years go by, becoming a covered benefit more and more with health insurance companies. While this is great news, many patients do not know that there may be certain restrictions unique to acupuncture coverage, let alone the basic ins and outs of their insurance plan. Here we will discuss the basics of most insurance plans, and what to ask your insurance company in reference to being covered for acupuncture sessions. Health Insurance Basics           &nbs ..read more

            Acupuncture for inflammation can stretch across a wide variety of conditions, and while inflammation in general is the body protecting itself, if it becomes chronic it can cause illness or harmful chronic conditions like arthritis or Crohn’s Disease. The current western medicine treatments for inflammation is over the counter and prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, and acupuncture treatment could allow for the reduction or removal of these potentially harmful drugs to get inflammation under control for a variety of conditions ..read more

            Acupuncture for the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) helps to alleviate symptoms associated with it. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects more than 8 million people each year, and is the second most common type of musculoskeletal surgery. However, acupuncture can be a great alternative option for treating the symptoms of this condition. Surgery does not have to be the only option for someone with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are effective alternatives to conventional medicine tre ..read more