Category Archives: Acupuncture

Managing Menopausal Hot Flashes With Acupuncture

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Women and doctors need to be more aware of the treatment possibilities for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, according to a new report from the International Menopause Society (IMS). As a holistic therapy, acupuncture can safely treat menopausal symptoms … Continue reading →

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Meditation And Acupuncture For Stress

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

People with consistently high health care costs experience a significant decrease in physician fees after an average of five years practicing the stress-reducing Transcendental Meditation technique. In addition to meditation, acupuncture can alleviate stress by releasing natural pain-killing chemicals, called … Continue reading →

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Back Pain Treatable With Herbal Medicine And Acupuncture

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Many people experience back pain at some point in their lives. According to the National Institutes of Health, back pain is the second most common neurological disorder in the United States, following headaches. A large proportion of individuals with back … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture Treatment For Fibromyalgia

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

 Fibromyalgia is a medically unexplained syndrome affecting the muscles and connective tissues. Currently, the disease affects as many as 12 million Americans and has been reported two times as prevalent in deployed veterans. Acupuncture may be helpful as an adjunctive … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture Treats Acute And Chronic Insomnia

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

  Insomnia is a sleep disorder associated with difficulty falling or staying asleep, and is such a common problem that sleep aids are more widely used than ever. Acupuncture can be utilized as a primary or complementary therapy for the … Continue reading →

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Regulating Blood Pressure With Acupuncture

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Regulating Blood Pressure With Acupuncture High blood pressure is often treated with lifestyle recommendations associated with diet, exercise and weight loss in combination with drug therapy. However, some individuals seek out alternative therapies due to an inability to enact healthy … Continue reading →

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Benefits Of Acupuncture For Infertility

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Acupuncture can be beneficial in the treatment of many infertility-related conditions including: Uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalance, amenorrhea, recurrent miscarriage, and endometriosis. Acupuncture improves ovarian function by regulating the endocrine system, which aids in stabilizing hormone levels. When utilized as a … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture and Integrative Therapies For Wellness

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Integrative and mind/body therapies can be effective in pain management for patients. Integrative medicine emphasizes a full range of personalized healthy lifestyle approaches that tend to physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Integrative medicine extends beyond responding to illness to a … Continue reading →

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Treating Arthritis With Herbs And Acupuncture

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

  Frankincense, an age old herbal remedy, may effectively treat arthritis. Cardiff University scientists have been examining the potential benefits of frankincense to help manage symptoms of the condition. In addition to frankincense, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been … Continue reading →

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Treating Knee Pain With Exercise And Acupuncture

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Those recovering from knee injuries might do well to take note of research from the American College of Sports Medicine. Findings indicate that those who pedaled backward on treadmills and elliptical machines tended to do better than those who pedaled … Continue reading →

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