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Study Finds Acupuncture Can Treat Inflammatory Disease
A study conducted at Rutgers University found a connection between acupuncture and the physical processes that may treat sepsis, an infection with inflammation that causes 25,000 deaths each year in…
by ElieMar 3 1 comment -
Olympic Freeskier Attributes Collapsed Lung to Dry Needling
Torin Yater-Wallace, an 18-year-old U.S. freeskier, recently competed in the Sochi Olympics in the event’s first ever men’s ski halfpipe. Though he made the U.S. team, it was a long…
by ElieFeb 24 2 comments -
Forget Face-Lifts: Try Cosmetic Acupuncture
You can fight lines, wrinkles, dull, sagging skin and even age spots without invasive procedures such as face-lifts or Botox injections. Cosmetic acupuncture can take years off of your appearance…
by ElieFeb 20 No comments -
Oregon Court of Appeals Rules Chiropractors Cannot Practice Dry Needling With Limited Training
Another win for licensed acupuncturists! The Oregon Court of Appeals recently overturned the May 2011 decision by the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) that allowed chiropractors in the state…
by ElieFeb 4 5 comments -
Moxibustion: A Healing Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy
Though not as well known as acupuncture, moxibustion is a treatment with an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. The therapy involves burning the end of a moxa stick, made…
by ElieJan 30 No comments -
Slow Down with Tai Chi
Tai chi is rooted in Taoism and martial arts and is related to traditional Chinese medicine. With slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and meditation, the low impact exercise reduces stress,…
by ElieJan 21 No comments -
Cupping Decoded
Cupping, like acupuncture, is a treatment used in traditional Chinese medicine. First documented almost 3,000 years ago, cupping relies on suction and heat to promote healing. While the method often…
by ElieJan 14 1 comment






