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{Research Update}: Acupuncture and Heart Health

March 20, 2023

Acupuncture and Heart Health Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world with over 375,000 Americans who die from it each year. Blood pressure control is a significant component of heart disease prevention. High blood pressure is extremely common amongst Americans, almost 30 percent of American adults have high blood pressure.…

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…

Acupuncture for Sports Injuries

March 13, 2023

Acupuncture for Sports Injuries Are you a weekend warrior? Or just love being active? Sports related injuries can hinder you reaching your exercise goals. If you play pickelball and are not able to play due to elbow pain, a long distance runner, or hurt your ankle or foot playing soccer, there is hope for pain…

What causes small fiber neuropathy?

March 6, 2023

What causes small fiber neuropathy? Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) is the result of damage to the peripheral nerves. The nerves that are affected control temperature and pain perception and help to control autonomic symptoms. Symptoms typically include burning, numbness, tingling, and sensitivity to heat. SFN typically affects only the small cutaneous nerves that start in…

What are 5 ways to improve brain health?

March 3, 2023

What are 5 ways to improve brain health? If your brain is not functioning optimally, we often can notice. We might “feel a little off”, have trouble thinking or recalling information, feel sluggish, and even have other health issues come up. There are many things that can affect how our brain functions and one of…

How to stop being stressed?

March 1, 2023

How to stop being stressed? Stress, it is all around us but some experience it more frequently than others. Many experience symptoms of stress that can be subtle but may pose a health risk if not addressed. Some common symptoms are anxiety, tight muscles, headaches, poor sleep, low energy, irritability, skin rashes, and even digestive…

What is a good distance to walk everyday?

February 28, 2023

What is a good distance to walk everyday? Most of us know by now how detrimental prolonged sitting can be on our health. But the real question is how many steps should we be getting and what is a good distance to walk everyday? Walk-it out There is increasing evidence that a sedentary lifestyle can…

7 tips to healthier vision

February 24, 2023

7 tips to healthier vision Do you struggle with dry eyes? Every year does your vision keep getting worse? Or do you have a family history of certain eye disorders and looking for ways to keep your vision in check? There are many ways to improve eye health and prevent damage down the road. Finding…

5 Tips to Reduce Your Blood Pressure

February 22, 2023

5 Tips to Reduce Your Blood Pressure Affecting one in three adults, high blood pressure is one of the most common health issues in America and most often the result of busy schedules and high-stress jobs. Sometimes it can be hard to slow down, however, addressing high blood pressure is very important to improving overall…

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…

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…

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…

What foods are good for nerve repair?

February 1, 2023

What foods are good for nerve repair? If you suffer from any nerve pain such as a pinched nerve, neuropathy, or even neuropathic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Often people go to their primary care doctor and then are referred to a neurologist to evaluate their symptoms. In many cases, the cause…

Can tinnitus go away?

January 23, 2023

Can tinnitus go away? Tinnitus, aka ringing in your ears, is a common yet poorly understood disorder. It is often associated with sudden, temporary hearing loss, high or low pitch buzzing or ringing sounds. Some even describe it as a “siren like noise.” It can affect one or both ears and can have a powerful…

How to relieve an ocular migraine?

January 20, 2023

How to relieve an ocular migraine? What is an ocular migraine? Migraine is a common, chronic, intermittently disabling neurovascular disorder. Migraines are thought to have the greatest prevalence between 35 and 45 years of age. The International Headache Society has classified migraine with six subtypes, including ocular migraines. Ocular migraines (may also be referred to…

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