Ruth McCarty, M.S., L.Ac.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment that can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional Western medicine to help with common childhood ailments and maintain optimum health. Continue reading
Traditional Chinese herbal medicines can help relieve the pain of endometriosis as well as the prescription drugs normally used, and they also cause fewer side effects. British researchers who reviewed two trials that included a total of 158 women found that a preparation of Chinese herbs provided relief comparable to the drug gestrinone with fewer side effects. Continue reading
Antidepressants used in conjunction with acupuncture worked better than medication alone in a newly published study from the U.K.’s University of York. Investigators there also tested counseling combined with antidepressants, which they found worked as well as acupuncture and drugs. Continue reading
New evidence suggests that acupuncture may help relieve lymphedema of the arm, an accumulation of fluid that can occur after lymph nodes are removed during surgery, and a condition that frequently follows a radical mastectomy for breast cancer. Continue reading
Written by Lisa Hampton,
MS-Founder, Mindful Fitness
Blossom in epic expression! Spring is a time of celebration as we emerge from the darkness and into the light. A full moon rises and we draw upon its energies to release what no longer serves our highest potential and focus on the new and vibrant within us. It’s the perfect time to ‘spring clean’ your self-care program including nutrition, exercise, relaxation and spiritual practices. As we shine with possibilities, we embrace the changes of this inspiring season.
10 Mindful Ways to Enjoy Spring Continue reading
Lower back and pelvic pain is common during pregnancy and can set the stage for chronic pain later in life. A simple technique – pressure needles held in place by tape at acupuncture points in their ears – worked to control back pain in women during a two week study in Connecticut.
After the first week, 37 percent of women who received the treatment were pain free. Among all the women who received the acupuncture treatment, 81 percent reported a 30 percent or greater lessening of pain. Continue reading
by The Dr. Oz Show
Corydalis is an herb often used in traditional Chinese medicine for pain relief. Experts say it can be used for headaches, menstrual pain and back pain – even back pain caused by nerve problems or muscle spasms.
Though corydalis has been used since ancient times, much of the modern research done on corydalis so far is still in early stages. Studies done in animals suggest that corydalis may be effective at treating pain triggered by cold and may help block inflammation and nerve pain. Continue reading
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BLAKE FARMER at WPLN
In a fluorescent-lit exam room, Col. Rochelle Wasserman sticks ballpoint-size pins in the ears of Sgt. Rick Remalia.
Remalia broke his back, hip and pelvis during a rollover caused by a pair of rocket-propelled grenades in Afghanistan. He still walks with a cane and suffers from mild traumatic brain injury. Pain is an everyday occurrence, which is where the needles come in.
“I’ve had a lot of treatment, and this is the first treatment that I’ve had where I’ve been like, OK, wow, I’ve actually seen a really big difference,” he says. Continue reading
Written by Lisa Hampton, MS-Founder, Mindful Fitness
Spring can never come too early! Time to de-clutter on all levels – mentally, physically and emotionally. Spring is the season we celebrate the return to longer days of sunshine and warmth. As we enjoy the birds singing and flowers blooming, we become aware of nature’s rhythms and take note to create balance within our own lives. It might be a good time to “spring-clean” your self-care program, including nutrition, exercise, relaxation and spiritual practices. Continue reading
Simple to create, these handcrafted gifts are sure to be a hit among family, friends, and loved ones during the holiday season! Continue reading