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At acupuncturequest.com, we are here to help you ease your pain the healthy way. We hope you find us helpful.
Acupuncture and Your Lack of Energy
December 25th, 2009Do you find yourself just dragging around, to wit, suffering from a lack of energy? Acupuncture may be the answer as your meridians may be out of whack.
The condition of a general lack of energy is usually related to insomnia. A person is dragging along because they have not had the proper amount of sleep. […]
Acupuncture - The Philosophy Behind The Needles
December 22nd, 2009While there are many health issues acupuncture can help with, it is sometimes important to step back and understand what is going on.
The word philosophy is interesting. Usually, when a person knows that something is a stone cold fact, he no longer thinks of it as a philosophy. When you listen to a person knowledgeable […]
Why Is Acupuncture Effective?
December 19th, 2009Anything that has been practiced consistently for millions of years must be pretty effective. That being said, exactly why is acupuncture effective?
If you ask the question of why this ancient practice is effective, you are going to get a lot of different answers. The answers will depend very much on exactly who you ask and […]
Acupuncture Is All About Currents
December 17th, 2009Acupuncture is ostensibly the manipulation of energy within the body. Many have surmised that the flow of electricity within the body is at the heart of the matter.
Most people in the West view acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as an ancient practice that has remained unchanged for thousands of years in the mysterious orient. It […]
Acupuncture to Stop Ringing Ear Sensations
December 14th, 2009We take our ears and hearing for granted until something goes a miss. Ringing in the ears can be incredibly disabling and acupuncture takes a treatment approach of looking for the underlying cause.
One of the strange things about ringing in the ears is that even Western Medicine does not consider it a disease or a […]
Acupuncture for Facial Twitches
December 12th, 2009Acupuncture is a unique treatment in that it can treat many different problems with different causes. This includes habitual facial twitching.
There are a wide range of disorders that are characterized by problems with the nerves and muscles of the face. One of these is known as Bell?s palsy. Doctors are not completely sure of the […]
Acupuncture for MS
December 10th, 2009MS is a diagnosis you simple do not want to get. Acupuncture can help to make a person suffering from it more comfortable and in control.
MS is a horrible disease of the central nervous system. It attacks a substance called myelin which sheaths the nerves. There is interference with messages and signals between the brain […]
Acupuncture for Shooting Leg Pain
December 8th, 2009Nothing is so painful as a leg nerve that is acting up. There is relief for this and acupuncture is one way to get it.
You know the pain. It is characterized by pain that begins in the lower back and moves down the leg, typically down the back. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower […]
Acupuncture Mu Points
December 5th, 2009Acupuncture is about the manipulation of energy points. Acupuncture Mu points are the most powerful areas that can be addressed.
Each one of the 12 major Meridians of the body has one special acupuncture point. This point is sometimes called the Mu point and it is associated with the organ for which the Meridian is named. […]
Acupuncture and Alternative Treatments for Asthma
December 3rd, 2009Asthma affects approximately 20 million Americans every year. Conventional treatment options are limited to steroid inhalers and bronchodilators. While these medications are effective in relieving the symptoms of asthma, the side effects of continuous long-term treatment can be severe. There are numerous natural strategies to consider for chronic asthma that can offer effective treatment without […]
Acupuncture And Alternative Therapies for Digestive Disorders
November 30th, 2009It is estimated that approximately 62 million Americans experience digestive problems on an ongoing basis. This is due to the harmful repercussions of the standard American diet on our population coupled with the high level of stress that the average American experiences. Digestive problems can range from minor annoyances, such as gas and bloating, to […]
Acupuncture and Alternative Therapies for Chronic Fatigue
November 27th, 2009It is estimated that over 50% of the American population experiences chronic fatigue. The most common causes are stress, overwork, insomnia, depression, and various malfunctions in the major systems of the body (endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, etc.) Western medicine is decidedly lacking in safe and effective treatment options for fatigue. Quite commonly, the first step is […]
Acupuncture for Endometriosis - Cure or Pacifier?
November 25th, 2009For practitioners and enthusiasts of acupuncture, endometriosis is simply another illness to deal with and cure. For scientists, however, acupuncture may be a pacifier, or a means for patients to believe that they are being cured. The thinking is that women may be seeing results from acupuncture treatments due to the consequent positive thinking that […]
Acupuncture Treatments
November 23rd, 2009The treatment of acupuncture involves the concept of using what is called trigger points in order to promote healing and general overall wellness of individuals using one of the oldest healing techniques this universe has ever known. Using TCM which is Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture promotes wellness through these trigger points which are considered to […]
Acupuncture Risks
November 20th, 2009When a trained acupuncturist takes to the needle and patient a treatment for preventive and curing methods, then acupuncture is usually a successful process. However, if you have an acupuncturist who has not been properly trained, or who is really not a skilled acupuncturist, then problems can and will happen.
Acupuncture is a safe process when […]
Acupuncture Treatment for the Narrowing of the Spine
November 18th, 2009Any spinal problem is a serious health issue and narrowing of the area is no different. Acupuncture can provide relief to people suffering from such a condition.
The condition known as Spinal Stenosis results from the narrowing of the spaces between the vertebras through which the spinal cord passes. The condition can be present at birth […]
Acupuncture and Natural Therapies for Arthritis
November 15th, 2009Approximately 44 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. Many of these people are being treated with Western medications such as steroids and anti-inflammatories, while many others? symptoms are left untreated, as they do not want to pursue conventional Western treatment options.
In my clinical practice, I have worked with people with all forms of arthritis […]
Does Acupuncture Work For Acne, Psoriasis And Allergies ?
November 13th, 2009Acupuncture is supposed to be very effective in treating a wide range of conditions, But does it work on conditions like acne, psoriasis and allergies ? If you have been wondering about this, then you might see something helpful in this article …
Acne is a very, very common skin condition that millions of teenagers endure. […]
Acupuncture and Pimples
November 11th, 2009Chinese medicine is unique in its totally different approach to treatment compared to western standards. The use of acupuncture for pimples evidences this difference.
A pimple is a general term given to several types of skin disorders that usually result from clogged pores. The most severe forms of the condition can lead to large and painful […]
Does Acupuncture Help With Impotence?
November 9th, 2009As the population of the United States ages, age related health issues arise. As you know from the onslaught of television commercials, impotence is one such issue.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have been involved in the treatment of male impotence since the time of the Chinese Emperors. It was a condition of concern to those […]
Can Acupuncture Really Help You To Lose Weight?
November 6th, 2009You?ve probably tried many of the diets you?ve read about ? and there are a zillion ones out there ? and at the end of it all, realized that even if you did lose weight, you put it all back on and then some as soon as you got off the diet. So why don?t […]
Acupuncture Weight Loss - Not As Scary As You Might Think
November 3rd, 2009Acupuncture has its origins in China and is one of the most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Acupuncture weight loss became popular in 2003 when CNN reported success stories from weight loss clinics in China.
China has experienced an increase in obesity with the introduction and popularity of Western diet choices. The […]
Do Acupuncture Weight Loss Treatments Work?
November 1st, 2009Nowadays, I have noticed that many of us are looking towards alternative therapies instead of traditional solutions for improving our health. A study in 2004 showed that 35% of American adults are obese and that figure looks like it will be climbing to alarmingly dangerous levels. Acupuncture weight loss treatment is one such solution, and […]
Weight Loss through Acupuncture, All the Facts
October 30th, 2009Recently you might have noticed that there is a seemingly endless amount of products announced on TV and magazines that claim to be the best method when aiming to lose a few pounds. There are advertisements regarding diets, creams, exercising machines, even hypnosis and suggestion; however there is one method to do this that has […]
Losing Those Extra Pounds with Acupuncture
October 27th, 2009Cutting pounds is a goal for most Americans given our every expanding waist lines. Acupuncture may offer a unique way to battle the bulge.
Acupuncture is a very effective treatment regime for the very common problem of being fat. Excessive poundage presents one of the most classical examples of what is similar and what is different […]
Acupuncture And Hypothyroidism
October 25th, 2009Acupuncture is a Chinese medical practice. In this practice, definite parts of the anatomy, associated with peripheral nerves, are pierced with fine needles. The purpose is to eliminate pain. There are many patients of hypothyroidism who have found relief by adopting the use of the acupuncture treatment, in addition to other alternative therapy.
Hypothyroidism is a […]
Can Acupuncture Help Control Menopause Symptoms
October 22nd, 2009The treatment for migraines and other menopause symptoms is not the same in every part of the world. Different cultures have different medicine practices and beliefs. However, it is interesting to note that the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, is becoming a popular therapeutic method in Western culture to treat a variety of psychological […]
How to Build the Acupuncture Practice of Your Dreams
October 19th, 2009You decided to become an acupuncturist because you have a passion for health and healing and you genuinely want to help others live optimally. If you are like me, you thought that this passion would create an effortless explosion of interest in your services that would keep people knocking down your doors in droves. […]
How You Can Use Acupuncture For Endometriosis To Ease Your Pain
October 16th, 2009When therapists and enthusiasts are asked about the effectiveness of acupuncture for endometriosis the topic of pain relief often comes up. This is because endometriosis pains are so varied and differ wildly from woman to woman.
Endometriosis is often difficult to treat even with today?s advanced pain medication. According to acupuncture therapists and enthusiasts, however, although […]
Will Acupuncture And Weight Loss Work For You……
October 14th, 2009Losing weight is not always as easy controlling your diet or exercising because there are some of us that are overweight because of various other reasons such as a health condition that does not allow us to get on a strict diet or exercise excessively. Here is how acupuncture for weight loss has helped in […]