Pain Management
Open Up That Liver Channel
The third point on the liver channel - when open, emotion run freely, sleep is easy, and our lives move forward. When closed, our body responds.
Read MoreLao Gong: Acupressure for Connection, Clarity, & Renewal
Lao Gong, also known as the "Palace of Toil" is the eighth point of the heart master channel. It is stimulated to ease anxiety and clear inflammation.
Read MoreZusanli “Three Mile Leg Acupuncture Point
One of the most often used acupuncture points to strengthen overall vitality is the 36th point on the stomach channel: Zusanli.
Read MoreIntegrative Pain Management: Free From Pain, Free From Dependency
Why not Pop a Pill? It’s Easy…right?
A recent study showed that patients over 60 who were given opiate painkillers after minor surgeries considered to be “low pain,” were 44% more likely to still be using the painkillers a year later when compared to patients who were not prescribed opiates right away. There was also a strong trend in the opiate group to graduate from a drug like codeine, to stronger opiates like oxycodone within a year. {Asim Alam, MD, et. al. “Long-term Analgesic Use After Low-Risk Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.” Arch Intern Med. 2012;172(5):425-430.}
Read MoreNew Craniosacral Therapy Techniques
I love learning new things that can be of help to my patients. I took a new craniosacral seminar two weeks ago. This was part refresher class and part new techniques and skills.
Read MoreCommunity Acupuncture Relieves Stress
Community Acupuncture has been a powerful ally in helping our community to unwind. Stress is one of the most common symptoms of this day and age. Its side effects can include such symptoms as: depression; headaches; acid reflux; anxiety; poor memory and trouble sleeping. Stress can subtly creep into our lives or may be directly related to specific events or thought patterns.
Read MoreCraniosacral Therapy Found to Significantly Improve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
I just read a research study on Craniosacral Therapy’s beneficial effects on people suffering from fibromyalgia. The results of this study were very clear and significant. Craniosacral Therapy definitely and significantly reduced the body pain, anxiety and depression experienced by the participants of the study, all of whom had fibromyalgia. It improved their overall quality of life – there were clear improvements in physical function, general health and vitality, and therefore the ability to take part in social activities. Craniosacral Therapy also improved the quality of their sleep in the participants.
Read MoreSleeping Positions and Pain - Part 2
I have heard from a number of people since I wrote my first blog about this on how hard it is to change from being a stomach sleeper to being comfortable in any other position, even though sleeping on their stomach causes pain. I understand because I was a stomach-sleeper till I was in my teens. Then my neck cramped up big time and I couldn’t do that any more. It was a tough transition but I had no choice and eventually succeeded.
Read MoreCommunity Acupuncture Update
Community acupuncture is off to a great start at the Center. We still have room for new patients, but the initial response has been even greater than expected. Clients are coming in to experience group acupuncture, in some cases bringing along a daughter, brother, mother or friend to explore it with, and leaving very relaxed and happy.
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