For thousands of years people have been utilizing plants for their therapeutic properties. There are several herbal medicine systems and approaches used throughout the world. In the U. S. most herbal medicine practitioners have some formal training. In New York, many licensed Acupuncturists are also formally trained herbalists and the practice of herbal medicine is
One of the most common causes of pain in the body can be a problem with muscle and/or connective tissue (fascia). Most of us have experienced what we call a muscle “knot” at some point in our lives. The clinical term for this is a myofascial trigger point. Of course, there isn’t actually a knot
Acupuncture is a treatment option for dealing with many disorders and dysfunctions of a living organism. The effects can be both therapeutic and prophylactic. Acupuncture originated in ancient China and is now one part of an entire healthcare system which includes nutritional therapy, manual therapy (massage and joint manipulation), and exercise (both mental and physical).
Stress and anxiety are often a normal part of life, and when managed well they can be of little consequence. However, sometimes they can become overwhelming, affecting our quality of life and general state of health. Chronic stress and uncontrolled anxiety can take a serious toll on our health leading to other problems, such as
Chronic pain can be a real pain! Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting 3-6 months or more. It can interfere with your quality of life and limit your ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Chronic pain has a physical, emotional, and chemical component. It is important for treatment to identify which and
Every day there seems to be a new recommendation out there about supplements. Take this vitamin, or that herb. But how can we know for sure what we need? And are any of these really necessary? Oftentimes supplements can be very helpful and beneficial to our health. After all, herbs were the first medicines and
Clinical trials have shown that acupuncture performed shortly after surgery can reduce pain and inflammation and prevent the need for more risky options such as addictive pain medications. When combined with physical therapy after surgery, acupuncture can help to speed up your rehabilitation and return you to normal function. It does this by having an
Most of us by now have heard of a therapeutic modality called “cupping”. It was recently made popular again due to its use by some of the 2016 Olympic athletes. Cupping is a traditional method used across the globe for the purpose of relieving muscle tension and improving healing. Small suction cups are placed over
Acupuncture is a component of ancient Chinese medicine where various needles are inserted at specific points in the body for the treatment of pain.1 The Chinese believe that the energy in one’s body (known as chi) must be balanced and allowed to flow through various pathways. Therefore, if the chi is blocked in any way,