Pain is the most widely researched indication for acupuncture, with hundreds of well designed clinical trials involving thousands of patients leading to firm conclusions on efficacy and positive health outcomes. There are a good number of meta-analyses of these trials in the literature.
Moxibustion has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in China, and advocates claim that it can strengthen and warm your blood and life energy, and treat inflammation. Moxa smoke can improve the autonomic nervous system and induce a relaxing effect on the body.
For some treatments in the clinic we use TDP heat lamps over the body. Apart from feeling really warm and lovely, the heat lamps help alleviate aches and pains as well as other symptoms by assisting the natural healing process. TDP is an acronym for the Chinese term ‘Teding Diancibo Pu’ (special electromagnetic spectrum). More…
A simple treatment plan for a short IVF cycle may look something like this: Initial acupuncture treatment and prescribed Chinese herbs within 2 weeks of the beginning of menses. Continuation of herbs and ongoing acupuncture once weekly, including 2 on the day of embryo transfer (ET) – one before ET, and one after, both ideally…
Acupuncture can be a helpful treatment for sciatica, a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the lower back, hips, legs, and feet. By targeting the underlying inflammation and compression of the sciatic nerve, acupuncture can reduce pain, promote circulation, release muscle tension, and stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
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Chronic discomfort in the muscles and joints make everyday life miserable and over time can influence thinking patterns and even personality. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate exercises can often ease the pain, but when they don’t provide enough relief, acupuncture is an option with a good track record…