Recently, acupuncture has been blogged about quite a bit. In fact, acupuncture is one of the favorite topics of Han’s Chiropractic blog! Acupuncture is being studied more frequently by western medicine and found to be a safe, effective addition to traditional medical treatments. One area of study is how acupuncture helps infertility. In general the main questions to address are how does it work; what to expect; and how many treatments?
…Medical Studies & Acupuncture Effectiveness
In the West—there has been some general skepticism about the efficacy of acupuncture. Acupuncture in the East has been used for centuries (literally) to treat a variety of aliments and disease. Modern medicine has been increasingly studying how acupuncture can heal and/or alleviate symptoms of an abundance of diseases. Dr. Jingduan Yang, M.D., FAPA states that “Overall, it is non-scientific behavior to ignore the clinical and scientific value of acupuncture. And, it is irresponsible, unethical and unprofessional for someone who lacks training and knowledge to misinform and mislead the general public in this very specialized medical area.”
…Fatigued? Try Acupuncture!
Winter is already upon us in the Chicagoland area. With the early turn of the season many people will experience fatigue and loss of energy due to the cold temperatures, time-change and stress. As a chiropractor—with two offices in the Northern suburbs—my recommendation is to use acupuncture, in conjunction with a supportive holistic regimen, to increase your energy and fight fatigue.
…Acupuncture Treats Raynaud’s Syndrome
If you have ever experienced cold, pain, and limited movement in your hands and feet—you are not alone. This condition could be called Raynaud’s Syndrome. Acupuncture is an effective way to treat Raynaud’s Syndrome.
…How Acupuncture Affects Your Brain
Acupuncture is becoming utilized more frequently in conjunction with western medical practices to treat a variety of problems. Headaches, anxiety, chronic pain, tendinitis, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome are just a few of the health concerns which acupuncture treats in a holistic, non-invasive way. Acupuncture, and its effects on the body and brain is an area of interest for medical science.
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