Veterans Affairs: Yoga, acupuncture and physical therapy alternatives to Opioids
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says its decision to reduce Opioids is part of an effort to alleviate veterans’…
Category: Acupuncture
Acupuncture aids recovery post surgery among breast cancer patients
Women who had acupuncture treatments after breast cancer surgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital had a greater reduction in pain, nausea,…
4 Ways Acupuncture Restores Balance to the Body
Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. In a session, the “needle” is used to stimulate specific, powerful sites…
New Study Found that Acupuncture Activates Opioids, Lowers Hypertension
A new study from researchers at the UCI Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine has identified the molecular mechanism behind…
Treating Pain Without Drugs – 6 Natural Treatments, From Acupuncture to Pot
Millions of Americans deal with pain disorders, and many will turn to complementary health approaches to help manage them. The…
Acupuncture and Other Natural Remedies to Relieve Menopause Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are one of the most troublesome symptoms women experience during menopause. In addition to the advice you receive…
Faces of Recovery: Acupuncture Offers Alternative to Opioids
While the ancient remedy is becoming more mainstream as a modern drug-free pain relief, Floyd Herdrich, a licensed acupuncturist who…
Managing Pain Without Opioids: Consider Acupuncture
The United States is currently experiencing an addiction epidemic on levels unseen since the crack epidemic of the 1980s, and…
Pre-dementia Memory Loss Improved with Acupuncture
Acupuncture appears to be effective for the mild cognitive impairment that is a precursor for dementia, when used as an…