Acupuncture


What is cosmetic acupuncture?

August 8, 2011 by

According to Chinese Medicine, wrinkles begin internally from a weakness and imbalance of Qi (pronounced chee) within the body.  Qi circulates through a series of pathways called Meridians.  These pathways travel throughout the body, including up to the face.  Qi flows within the meridians and provides nourishment, support and energy to every cell, tissue, muscle [...]

Acupuncture More Effective than Medication for Headache Relief

June 22, 2011 by

By: Duke Medicine News and Communications Acupuncture is more effective than medication in reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches, according to a new analysis conducted by Duke University Medical Center researchers. The National Institutes of Health recommended acupuncture as a viable treatment for chronic headaches a decade ago and, while research in this [...]

Allergies

May 12, 2011 by

Seasonal allergies, or hay-fever, affect millions of Americans each year. While these symptoms are uncomfortable and annoying many more Americans suffer from chronic sensitivities and allergies, with both immediate and classic reactions to those with more difficult to recognize delayed reactions. Allergies are not caused by allergens such as pollens, house mites, dust or other [...]

Research on Headaches & Acupuncture

February 19, 2011 by

Two separate systematic reviews by Cochrane Researchers show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for prevention of headaches and migraines. In each study, the researchers tried to establish whether acupuncture could reduce the occurrence of headaches. One study focused on mild to moderate but frequent “tension-type” headaches, whilst the other focused on more severe but [...]