Worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 2000. As of 2008, an estimated 1.4 billion adults were overweight or obese, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). For many individuals struggling with excess weight, dietary changes and regular exercise are not enough to take off the pounds – especially

Acupuncture has been embraced by the Western world for decades. Its popularity has grown considerably-- so much, in fact, that many major health plans now cover the cost of acupuncture treatments. It is often beneficial to use a combination of TCM and the advances of Western medicine to treat and promote

Gastrointestinal disorders, including severe cramping, heartburn, acid reflux and diarrhea, are a serious health problem affecting millions each year. Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes, allowing stomach acid to reflux.

While popping an aspirin may do the trick for the occasional headache, over-the-counter drugs and even prescription medications are not a long-term solution for chronic headache pain. Three out of every four adults suffer from tension headaches, the most common type of headache. While not everyone with

Inflammation is a normal response to various forms of stress, but when it becomes a chronic state it can cause all kinds of serious and/or painful conditions. Unfortunately, anti-inflammatory drugs can create problems of their own. That's why it makes sense to turn to acupuncture as a drug-free way of

When it comes to acupuncture, many folks think of some mysterious Eastern medicine that involves needles in various places on the body. While this is partially true–it does originate in Ancient China–this Eastern medical practice follows precise philosophies and methodologies to correct imbalances,

A balanced body is something that is vital to overall health. Many of us have lived most of our lives in an unbalanced body—you know the symptoms, aches, pains, headaches, allergies, menstrual cramps, poor digestion, sore stomach, fatigue, stress and just that feeling of being “off” somehow. Acupuncture

More than 100 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. However, pain management can be a tricky topic, because there are many factors that play a role in the

Acupuncture stimulates precise points on the body, using fine, sterile needles. Chiropractic care focuses on the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, most often through spinal adjustment or manual manipulation. Although these two healing modalities rely on different techniques,

Ovulation disorders are one of the most common roadblocks to conception. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat infertility in women by addressing common ovulation disorders. New research suggests that for some women, acupuncture, in combination with hormonal therapies or herbal medicine, can

Allergies are, at their core, an imbalance in the immune system—an imbalance suffered by roughly 15% of the world’s population. While a healthy, balanced immune system will respond by attacking truly harmful bacteria and viruses, an allergic immune system will flare up at things that are not inherently

Everyone feels anxious occasionally, but when anxiety becomes a chronic problem, it can be hard to get through the day. Although anti-anxiety medications can help reduce your symptoms, they have a variety of unpleasant side effects, ranging from drowsiness and nausea to impaired thinking and confusion.

Chronic stress affects millions worldwide, leading to anxiety, depression and insomnia. Acupuncture is an Eastern medical tradition that is an effective, drug-free treatment technique for managing chronic stress. Acupuncture treatments use long, thin needles to stimulate pressure points along the body.

In their lifetime, an estimated 40 percent or more of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. Many treatments for dizziness take time and can be costly. Thankfully, acupuncture and certain Chinese herbal formulas offer successful treatments alternatives

The search for a Fountain of Youth has eluded mankind for millennia. You may find, however, that acupuncture can help you feel and look younger, regardless of your chronological age. As one might suspect, acupuncture's anti-aging benefits begin at the skin, from the moment the needles are inserted.

If you are struggling to lose weight and maintain this weight loss, regular acupuncture treatments – in conjunction with dietary and lifestyle changes – may be able to help. According to a recent study published in Acupuncture in Medicine, continuous stimulation of five acupuncture points may aid