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Acupuncture for Treating Addiction
People seeking treatment for addiction typically have a complex road to recovery. Everyone’s story is different, and people have different needs and respond to treatment in their own time and in their own way. What many people might not be familiar with are the supplemental therapies that can be used to help promote healing and recovery. One of those
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Also tagged addiction, alcoholism, diet, NADA Protocol, opioids, stress, tcm, trauma
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What to Expect at Your First Acupuncture Appointment
Just like every patient is unique with specific needs and expectations, every practitioner is also unique with specific needs and expectations. If acupuncture is a new experience for you, you might be wondering what to expect. While not every practice is the same, there are a few general principles that will guide your first appointment.
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Can Acupuncture Help with Depression?
As mental health issues have come to the forefront in recent years, many have sought more natural treatment options that don’t involve pharmaceuticals and their potentially harmful effects. Acupuncture has become a popular option for treating mental health issues, including depression. But does it work? Before we answer that question, let’s give a proper definition to both acupuncture and
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What is Moxibustion?
You might have heard your acupuncturist mention Moxibustion as a treatment option. Moxibustion (or “Moxa”) is a form of warming herbal exterior therapy that involves burning the dried moxa plant and leaving it on or very near the skin’s surface, or using it in a salve or liquid form along with a source of heat like a TDP lamp.
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Embracing Herbal Therapy: What You Need to Know
Herbal therapy has been championed by China and other Eastern countries for centuries. As Western medicine looks for more natural alternatives with fewer side effects, herbal medicine is gaining a foothold in the treatment of several common health concerns. Read on for advice from the Cleveland Clinic and learn what recent research has to say about herbalism.
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