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Trigger Point Needling Therapy for Neck and Shoulder Tension Trigger point needling therapy is a style of acupuncture that is also sometimes referred to as dry needling. Dry needling focuses more on neuro-anatomical needling techniques and placement rather than traditional acupuncture point locations. The term “trigger point” is used to describe an area of a muscle […]

When you or someone you love is suffering from bouts of acute pain, there is often a nearly reflex reaction to reach for chemical painkillers, especially morphine. However, recent studies show the ancient practice of acupuncture to be a safe and effective alternative to morphine across a wide range of specific conditions. In fact, there […]

To see how effective acupuncture is in alleviating acute and chronic pain, all you have to do is ask around. Professional athletes, cancer survivors, the elderly and recently injured will all tell you that, given a chance, acupuncture can really change pain patterns in a positive way. How does it work, you ask? Good question! There […]

With acupuncture becoming a widely used modality for health care, many people have used the medicine successfully for the treatment of pain, but there are many other things that can be treated with acupuncture. Since acupuncture addresses the entire body, including circulation, the immune system, the nervous system, digestion, detoxification and tissue repair, it has many […]

Do you feel fatigued after meals, suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, bloating, gas, undigested food in your stools?  Have you tried over-the-counter or prescription antacids with little or only temporary relief? An often-overlooked cause of the above symptoms is termed “Hypochlorhydria“- which literally means too low stomach acid.  In this instance, the burning sensation is caused […]

It’s been said many times before, going organic is the right way to go, but is there any truth to this claim? This is a very important question, especially since Stanford released a study claiming that, compared to conventional alternatives, organic foods provide no health benefits whatsoever and are no safer at all. Results of […]