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Acupuncture

Acupuncture Treatment for Acne

Acne symptoms can be difficult to treat, and many conventional topical and oral medications carry unpleasant and severe side effects. Acupuncture treatment sessions may offer lasting relief from persistent acne symptoms without these negative side effects.

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Mental Health

Acupuncture For Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

While no definite cure for dementia has been identified, research indicates that regular acupuncture treatment sessions may reduce the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Additionally, acupuncture can improve gait and balance in dementia patients. Schedule an initial consultation today.

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Autoimmune Disease

Acupuncture for Eczema

Eczema is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes painful skin lesions and symptoms. Acupuncture treatment sessions are customized to address your body’s unique needs so that you can finally find the relief you are seeking.

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Autoimmune Disease

Acupuncture Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Acupuncture may provide much-needed relief from common symptoms of multiple sclerosis, including fatigue, pain, and depression. Your healer will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that’s designed to support your individual health needs.

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Acupuncture for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms include sleep issues, anxiety, avoidant behavior, and other complex emotions. Research shows that acupuncture sessions can relieve PTSD symptoms and modulate the limbic system, bringing the body back into balance.

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What is Moxibustion and Why is It Used?

Acupuncture has a powerful sister that gets much less attention in the West, called moxibustion. Ancient and equally potent, acupuncture and moxibustion go hand-in-hand in east Asian traditional healing. The Chinese word that we translate as “acupuncture”, zhenjiu 针灸, actually refers to both acupuncture and moxibustion together (literally, it means “needle moxa”).

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Prenatal Acupuncture May Reduce Nausea and Relieve Pain

Acupuncture is gaining traction as a natural and holistic approach to alleviating nausea, pain, and other unpleasant symptoms associated with pregnancy. Your healer will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that’s designed to support your individual health needs.

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Acupuncture for Arthritis May Offer Pain Relief

Arthritis affects nearly one in four people across the U.S., and symptoms can be painful and persistent. Regular acupuncture sessions can provide the relief you are looking for, so book an appointment with an acupuncturist to learn more.

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Does Acupuncture Help Male Fertility? The Research is Promising

There are many reasons that a man may suffer from infertility, from blocked tubes to low sperm motility. Current research indicates that acupuncture can address infertility problems in men by lowering stress levels and stimulating blood flow, increasing the likelihood of successful fertilization.

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