Category Archives: Acupuncture

Tips To Quit Smoking

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dr. Richard Browne

Countless people make the New Year’s resolution to quit smoking. While quitting smoking is extremely difficult—six out of ten smokers require multiple quit attempts to stop smoking—preparing a quit-smoking plan can greatly improve a person’s chance for success. Including acupuncture … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture For Shoulder Pain

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dr. Richard Browne

Acupuncture is an effective alternative to conventional orthopedic treatments for chronic shoulder pain, according to a new study from Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum, a public university. For the study, 424 patients were examined in 31 orthopedist offices. The participants were … Continue reading →

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Massage And Acupuncture For Osteoarthritis

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dr. Richard Browne

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting 27 million Americans. Many people experiencing osteoarthritis choose massage and acupuncture for the treatment of the inflammation, pain and stiffness associated with the condition. New research explores the role that inflammation plays … Continue reading →

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Smokers Benefit From Acupuncture And Other Treatments

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dr. Richard Browne

Most American adults who smoke wish they could quit, and more than half have tried within the past year, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. For those who have attempted to quit smoking previously without success, … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Health With Acupuncture And Massage

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dr. Richard Browne

Acupuncture and massage can aid in maintaining and optimizing your health, whether you are seeking care for an acute or chronic condition or for relaxation and stress reduction. Acupuncture and massage can assist you in reaching your health care goals … Continue reading →

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Treat Diabetes With Acupuncture

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

The prevalence of diabetes has risen or at best remained unchanged in virtually every part of the world over the last three decades. A new international study published in The Lancet collating worldwide data on diabetes since 1980 has found … Continue reading →

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Red Meat Increases Risk Of Diabetes

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

There is a strong association between the consumption of red meat—particularly when the meat is processed—and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study. The study also shows that replacing … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture For Weight Loss

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Behavior-oriented interventions can help overweight adults achieve meaningful weight loss, suggests findings of an Archives of Internal Medicine systematic review. As an alternative therapy, acupuncture can help you to lose weight, when combined in a comprehensive weight loss program with … Continue reading →

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Stress Management Programs And TCM

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Stress management programs like Transcendental Meditation should be implemented to help manage coronary heart disease in patients, according to a new editorial written by a Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute physician, C. Noel Bairey Merz, M.D., and published in Archives of Internal … Continue reading →

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Pain Management With CAM

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are effective for the management of acute and chronic pain conditions, including acupuncture, massage, relaxation techniques, and tai chi. These approaches are used by many people as part of the management of a … Continue reading →

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