Dr. Peter Dorsher, a physiatrist at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, also publishes many research studies on physical medicine, including acupuncture. Here he summarizes two decades of research regarding acupuncture’s effect on chronic pain conditions. “Acupuncture has been used to treat health conditions including pain for over 3000 years, […]
Feb 10, 2021
A Missing Link for Weight Loss and Good Health
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The link between high glucose blood sugar levels and Type ll diabetes is widely recognized. The link between Type ll diabetes and obesity is, too. Unfortunately, insulin, the hormone that transports glucose blood sugar through the body, is neglected until it is needed as a treatment for Type ll Diabetes. By only measuring blood sugar, […]
Feb 10, 2021
Vitalize Your Healthy Genes Through Diet
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Epigenetics: ‘the science of environmental and lifestyle effects on the expression of inherited characteristics’. We control whether healthy or unhealthy genes are activated by how we eat, sleep and exercise. For me, the practical effects of Epigenetics mean that although my family is laden with overweight people who suffered strokes, heart attacks, and cancer, I […]
Feb 10, 2021
Reduce Pain and Healthcare Costs with Acupuncture!
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As healthcare costs rise each year, health is declining. Of the chronic conditions recognized by the health industry, chronic pain accounts for 20% of them. Acupuncture has been used for the treatment of painful conditions for thousands of years. Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pain, and back pain are among many sources of chronic pain, and they […]
Feb 9, 2021
Do you feel guilty about your weight? Toxins may be to blame.
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It is no secret that the developed world is getting fatter. In spite of millions spent on gyms, weight loss products and programs, obesity rates increase every year. Of course, diet and lifestyle is essential to losing weight. But that advice is a cruel taunt for some. Have you tried many diets with little or […]
Feb 1, 2021
Scalp Acupuncture for Attention Deficit
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Acupuncture points located on the scalp have positive effects on many neurological conditions, including ADD/ADHD. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for ADHD. Acupuncture has been widely utilized to lessen the severity of core ADHD symptoms in patients while avoiding adverse effects medication may cause. Acupuncture is well known to be able to change […]
Feb 1, 2021
Bell’s Palsy and Acupuncture
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Bell’s palsy is an acute facial nerve paralysis that has been treated using acupuncture for thousands of years. Fourteen randomized controlled trials involving 1541 individuals, including both adults and children, comparing acupuncture with other therapies for Bell’s palsy were included in a 2015 systematic review. Research results indicate that acupuncture and electroacupuncture may: Improve nerve […]
Feb 1, 2021
Acupuncture Relieves the Pain of Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, insomnia, and mood issues impacting quality of life. Acupuncture is widely used for pain management for both acute and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia. A 2019 systematic review, including twelve randomized control trials, compared acupuncture therapy to sham acupuncture or conventional medicine in treating fibromyalgia. […]
Dec 20, 2020
What is Qi?
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A concept central to acupuncture is that of qi (chee). It is also sometimes spelled as ch’i or ki.The closest word we have in English is energy, but this is a bit misleading because qi is not only energy but also the matter and form of our bodies as well. Movement is an implicit part of qi; […]
