For couples trying to get pregnant, the process can be one of the most excitingly joy-filled or exhaustingly frustrating times of their lives.
Treatments like in vitro fertilization and hormone shots have varying reliability and sometimes come with a steep financial burden. ...
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If you’ve ever suffered from eczema — a skin condition plaguing nearly 10 percent of the entire U.S. population — you know how uncomfortable and embarrassing it can be. This inflammation causes ...
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By now, you’ve probably heard about the myriad of benefits associated with acupuncture: lower stress, increased productivity, and even relief from headaches and migraines. Yet, there’s ...
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Winter has a lovely way of wreaking havoc on our skin. Cold, harsh winds can irritate our faces, while low humidity strips skin of its natural moisture. Add indoor heating to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for dry, ...
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“I’m afraid of needles.”
Fear of needles is the number one reason people don’t try acupuncture. While some really do have a phobia of needles, the vast majority of people associate needles with pain. It’s a valid association; as kids, we quickly ...
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Acupuncture Treats Stress, Allergies and Pain Management
When you think of acupuncture, it’s very likely that the first thing you think of is “needles.” And needles don’t necessarily evoke the most joyful memories (after all, who actually likes to get pricked?). In that case, you’re probably not rushing to ...
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by Diana Khoury
Over one in six Americans experiences chronic headaches1. Recurring headaches and migraines interfere with one’s daily functioning and can contribute to increased personal medical costs and sick time taken off of work. The traditional course of treatment for chronic headaches is medication, which has varying degrees of effectiveness plus associated side effects. Alternatively, research demonstrates that acupuncture can effectively reduce the ...
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Acupuncture has moved into the mainstream, so much so that most insurance companies now cover acupuncture services. Its benefits are extolled regularly in the media, and ongoing research is being performed to validate its effectiveness. But what is acupuncture and how does it work?Here are 5 important things you need to know about acupuncture.
1. Acupuncturists are highly-trained and licensed healthcare ...
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by Diana Khoury
Up to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders every year.1 Sleep problems range from mild to chronic and include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and other, less common conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds us that “sufficient sleep is not a luxury—it is a necessity—and should be thought of as a vital sign of good health.”2
Causes
Changes in American society over the last several decades have contributed to an increase in sleep irregularities. Leading factors ...
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By Rachelle Holmes of Chicago Breast Augmentation and Chicago Liposuction Center, Metropolitan MDs
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of health care and treatments on the planet, but it still serves its purposes even today. Now, while inserting dozens of needles into your bo
dy doesn’t seem like the most fun way to treat ailments, acupuncture is a tried and true therapeutic practice that has helped people ...
