Watch part 2 of this interview in this video or listen to the full interview at this link… https://retirementafter60.com/episode-18… Part 2 of the Acupuncturist Podcast Interview – What should you expect at your first Acupuncture Appointment? So when someone comes in for their first appointment, walk the audience through the process of that. What do Read More
Category: Conditions
Can Acupuncture Help With Alopecia (Hair Loss)?
What is Acupuncture? Traditional Chinese medicine and healthcare approaches have a long history of treating alopecia. Research shows that traditional methods can stop hair loss and support regrowth. Practices in Asian countries, including China, for centuries, acupuncture is one of the crucial components of traditional medicine. Many health professionals in western countries view it as Read More
Relief of Constipation with Acupuncture
Constipation is a common complication for elderly patients and may cause acute and chronic stress. 60% of the elderly suffer from some degree of constipation where often poor peristaltic movement slows the stool, lengthening retention time and hardens stools due to excess absorption of water. Straining or pushing during bowel movements may cause changes in Read More
How to Find a Good Acupuncturist
The qualifications of your provider is one of the most important things to consider. Check if your provider has a degree in acupuncture from accredited institutions such as the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Many acupuncturists also study other areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) such as herbal medicine along with acupuncture. Read More
Menopause symptoms may be reduced with Acupuncture Treatment
Though the treatments are far from perfect they symptoms can be eased to some extent. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has side effects and can increase the risk of developing breast cancer but HRT is effective for many people. Nonhormonal therapies often come with a list of unpleasant side effects too, including sleep disturbance, dizziness, nausea, Read More
Acupuncture Treatment for Raynaud’s Syndrome
Raynaud’s Disease is a disorder that causes the arteries to constrict for brief periods, limiting blood flow to the extremities—typically the fingers or toes. Raynaud’s affects twice as many women as men, and its cause is unknown. Conventional treatment is limited to avoiding the cold and taking nifedipine, a drug that dilates small arteries and Read More