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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN GOUT PATIENTS Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when there’s a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and discomfort. Gout…

THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN CANCER SURVIVORS Acupuncture is a 2500 year health modality from China that involves the use of hair-thin needles to specific points in the body to treat disease. When the…

THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA PATIENTS ON LOW-DOSE PREDNISONE Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a relatively common inflammatory disorder that primarily affects older adults, usually…

THE USE OF ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE IN PRACTICE Electro-acupuncture gadgets for home-use are one of the best discoveries in treating muscle pains in the comforts of our homes. Muscle and joint pains are common most especially…

THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS ON TOPICAL CAPSAICIN THERAPY Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, offers a wide range of benefits for senior health. As individuals…

THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Acupuncture is an old Chinese tradition this goes under the alternative medicine category. This method of relieving pain, stress, illnesses and diseases has been used…

ACUPUNCTURE FOR MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Wondering about a drug-free treatment for menopause symptoms? There’s a small study that finds the benefits of acupuncture include the easing of disruptive…

Chronic pain can be defined as a progressive discomfort which can be of different degrees - from mild to severe. Chronic pain is usually linked to a chronic disease and persists longer than acute pain, and lacks a clear cause. Millions…

THE ROLE OF ACUPUNCTURE IN TREATING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AND FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic neurological disorder that generates a wide range of symptoms. Most people with…

Acupuncture and depression seem to be an unlikely match. But you will be surprised what acupuncture can do for depression. After many tests conducted by researchers to test the claims by many who have benefited from acupuncture, it has…