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New Guidelines for the Treatment of Low Back Pain Include Acupuncture
Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating. Back pain can result from injury, activity, and certain some medical conditions. Furthermore, back pain can affect people of any age, for many reasons. The American...
Acupuncture for Self Care
Self care has become a trendy phrase, but it shouldn't be considered a fad; rather, learning to be in touch with our physical and emotional needs and providing our bodies with timely care is a healthy long-term goal to have. Some self care is preventive (eating a balanced diet; regular exercise;...
Staying Healthy and Relaxed This Holiday Season
In Chinese medicine we talk about causes of disease and health imbalances in terms of "excess" and "deficiency." The holiday season is typically a time of excess: Excess indulgence of rich foods, drinks and alcohol Excess activity: running around shopping, attending parties and social events,...
Acupuncture in Recent News: Back Pain, Knee Osteoarthritis & Fertility
A recent review by the NIH found acupuncture to be an effective treatment for back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee. This is no surprise to us! We're happy to say we frequently treat all kinds of pain conditions with acupuncture and in the majority of cases it is helpful. We think this study is...
Late Summer and Fall Allergy prevention
LATE SUMMER & FALL ALLERGY PREVENTION If you suffer from allergies to ragweed pollen and mold, the 2 most common late summer and fall allergens in Massachusetts, now is a good time to get acupuncture for management and reduction of allergy symptoms. Acupuncture can help reduce and relieve...
5 Community Acupuncture Tips
Whether you're new to community acupuncture or an experienced recliner, we'd love to share some helpful community acupuncture tips to make your experience the best it can be: MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE: You'll be resting and relaxing in a recliner chair for 30 minutes or more. Being uncomfortable...