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Moira’s July Newsletter
This month’s newsletter is all about treating autoimmune disorders with acupuncture, herbs and foods. Read more..
Prevention features acupuncture
This is a great article in Prevention Magazine about the benefits of acupuncture. Read full article here.
Your Health this Summer
In Oriental medicine, summer is symbolic of maximum activity or greatest yang, which means that it is a time of heat, outgoingness, and moving outward in nature and in our lives. This is the season to nourish and pacify our spirits while maximizing our potential as we find joy in the hot summer days and warm summer nights.
Summer is ruled by the fire element. The fire element corresponds to the heart and small intestine, the southerly direction, the climatic condition of heat, the color red, the emotion of happiness or joy, the sound of laughter, the taste of bitterness and the odor of burning. Fire controls the blood vessels and is reflected in the face and complexion.
Signs that the fire element is in balance include a strong and healthy heart, a calm mind and the ability to sleep soundly. When the fire element is imbalanced, we may either lack joy (depression) or have an excess of joy (mania). Indicators of an imbalance in the fire element also include agitation, nervousness, heartburn, and insomnia.
This is a great time to schedule your acupuncture summer tune up! Call for more information.
Moira’s June Newsletter
This month’s newsletter is about ways to treat diabetes with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Read more.
Study on acupuncture for back pain
A study conducted at Sheffield University in the United Kingdom looked at the long-term symptom reduction and economic benefits of acupuncture for persistent low back pain. An average of 8 acupuncture treatments were given to 159 people, while 80 people received usual care instead.
After one year, people receiving acupuncture had reduced pain and reported a significant reduction in worry about their pain compared to the usual care group. After two years, the acupuncture group was significantly more likely to report that the past year had been pain-free. They were less likely to use medication for pain relief.
How does acupuncture work? According to traditional Chinese medicine, pain results from blockages along energetic pathways of the body known as meridians. Acupuncture opens these pathways, increases circulation and thus relieves the pain.
A scientific explanation is that acupuncture releases natural pain-relieving opioids, sends signals that calm the sympathetic nervous system, and releases neurochemicals and hormones.
Acupuncture is tax-deductible (it’s considered a medical expense) and is covered by some insurance plans. Feel free to call our office and we can check on your specific coverage.
A normal course of treatment consists of one to three times a week for several weeks initially. Then routine maintenance is recommended to ensure the pain does not return.