How Does Acupuncture Work

How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body.

Acupuncture for chronic neck pain

Can acupuncture help chronic neck pain?

November 20, 2023

Can acupuncture help chronic neck pain? Got a pain in the neck? Acupuncture is an important tool in the relief and treatment of chronic neck pain. Acupuncture works to correct balances in the nervous system that is leading to pain and inflammation. Acupuncture can help to relieve muscle pain and spasms and has been shown…

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Top Reasons to Try Acupuncture in Bothell, Washington.

7 Reasons to Try Acupuncture

September 17, 2023

7 Reasons to Try Acupuncture At Starting Point Acupuncture in Bothell, Washington, we do things a little differently. Dr. Heintze specializes in chronic and hard to treat cases and often people do not know that acupuncture can help more than just pain. We often hear “I wish I would have started months ago.” As people…

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Acupuncture for treatment of psoriasis

Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Psoriasis?

August 8, 2023

Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Psoriasis? Psoriasis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the world, affecting about 3% of the population. It’s characterized by the chronic skin inflammation that appear as plaques. These formations may appear in localized areas of the body or throughout the entire body, depending on an individual’s condition. Symptoms…

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Common myths about acupuncture answered

Top myths about acupuncture debunked

June 7, 2023

  Top myths about acupuncture you should stop believing right now I have found in my years of clinical practice many people have questions about acupuncture. Does it work? How does it work? Is it woo woo? I LOVE talking about acupuncture and debunking the common myths about acupuncture! I believe so strongly in the…

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Put a spring in your step with acupuncture

Put a little “Spring” in your step!

April 20, 2023

Put a little “Spring” in your step Spring is a time of rejuvenation, new growth, and cleansing. The change in seasons from winter to spring according to Chinese medicine’s principle of Five Elements, draws us into the energy of the wood element. The wood element signifies growth and is represented by the liver and gall…

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Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

March 15, 2023

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis of the knees is very prevalent in today’s society. It is considered a severe degenerative arthritis. According to the American College of Rheumatology, nearly 30 million people are affected. Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by pain, swelling, decreased range of motion and stiffness in the joint itself. This can also sometimes…

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Acupuncture for neuropathy

Can you reverse neuropathy naturally?

February 18, 2023

Can you reverse neuropathy naturally? If you suffer from debilitating ‘pins and needles’ sensations in your feet, legs, or even hands. You know how uncomfortable neuropathy can be. Some people experience numbness, ‘creepy crawly’ pains up and down legs, or even sharp glass like pains. The reason why you developed neuropathy may not be fully…

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Acupuncture for peripheral neuropathy

What is the difference between neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy?

February 13, 2023

What is the difference between neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy? Numbness in your feet or legs? Feel like you are walking on glass? You may have neuropathy. But what is neuropathy, anyway? Neuropathy is a term that refers to damage to the nerves. This damage could come from injury to the nerves, infections, toxin exposure, sequela…

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How does high glucose lead to neuropathy?

February 7, 2023

How does high glucose lead to neuropathy? If there is one condition that most people know about it is diabetes. Interesting, many people also know the dangers of diabetes, one being very drastic which is possible “foot amputation.” However, many do not know why this happens, how to prevent symptoms from getting that bad, or…

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Acupuncture and sports injury and performance

Evidence of Acupuncture Increasing Sport Performance

September 28, 2022

How Can Acupuncture Increase Sport Performance? Did you know that athletes are turning towards alternative medicine to help them increase sports performance and to help recover faster from sport related injuries? Yep! Common injuries include: shoulder/rotator cuff strain, elbow injuries like tennis or golfer’s elbow, lower back pain, sprain strain of hamstrings or quads, knee…

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