Acupuncture & Massage BLOG

Happy Mardi Gras! Tomorrow Fat Tuesday will be gone, and it is the perfect time to lengthen and strengthen with a little Qi Gong.

After the holidays, we may be let a little weak from too much holiday shopping, too much holiday feasting, too much holiday celebrating, and too much holiday stress.

Stress never takes time off, and statistics from NCCAM show that stress-related disorders are at an all-time high. Consequently, other bodily ailments are also on the rise, such as chronic back pain, hypertension and heart disease. All of these can also wreak havoc on your body and mental health.

A powerful way to combat stress and its ancillary disorders is through the ancient, alternative medicine exercise of Qi Gong.

Qi Gong is practiced daily by millions of people in Asia every day, and is one of the most popular modalities within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for health and wellness.

Qi Gong uses meditation and movement to balance the body’s “life energy,” also known as Chi. Qi Gong’s combination of movement, breathing and meditation help to prevent or reduce stress by channeling life-giving bioelectrical Chi to problem areas. How? The simple exercises stimulate certain channels and acupoints on the body thus enhancing the flow of Chi and its effectiveness.

According to experts, a loose translation of the alternative healing term Chi Gong means “cultivation and conservation of vital energy.”

For more information on Qi Gong classes please call expert acupuncture physician Dr. Richard Browne at the Acupuncture and Massage College in Miami at 305.595.9500. Or visit www.acupuncturistmiami.com.

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Individuals who receive acupuncture for joint pain syndromes experience a significant reduction in the number of tender joints and measurable decrease in joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Acupuncture for joint pain syndromes, when used in conjunction with disease modifying agents, can provide beneficial pain relief for those with otherwise intractable joint pain.
Study findings indicate that acupuncture for joint pain syndromes can be an effective adjunct therapy. Acupuncture for joint pain syndromes can be an important element of a multidisciplinary approach to treating joint pain syndromes. Individuals who are treated with acupuncture for joint pain syndromes in addition to routine care often show significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life compared with individuals who receive routine care alone.
Within a three month initial acupuncture for joint pain syndromes treatment plan, individuals receiving acupuncture experience less pain and joint stiffness. A balanced, varied diet can also help ease the pain of joint pain syndromes by providing vitamins and minerals that keep joints healthy. Treating joint pain syndromes with acupuncture for joint pain syndromes should be seen as a long-term process, especially if the condition is chronic. Acupuncture for joint pain syndromes offers a safe non-drug alternative for individuals who cannot tolerate the currently available non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed to relieve inflammation in joints.
Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, including acupuncture for joint pain syndromes and Chinese herbal medicine, are most important when conventional therapies are far from ideal. Most people over 50 show some signs of joint pain syndromes. Joints naturally deteriorate over time, resulting in loss of normal movement. Acupuncture for joint pain syndromes treats the specific symptoms that are unique to each individual. Acupuncture for joint pain syndromes has been found to be effective at alleviating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of joint pain syndromes. Acupuncture for joint pain syndromes often results in reducing dependence on pharmacotherapy and improves functional ability.
For more information about acupuncture for joint pain syndromes call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath, at (305) 595-9500. For Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy program information ask for Joe Calareso.

When headaches occur more than a few times a month, acupuncture for headaches and migraines treatment is recommended. Chinese herbal formulas prescribed in conjunction with acupuncture for headaches and migraines are effective in maintaining health and preventing headache reoccurrence. Acupuncture improves cerebral circulation, allowing the afflicted area to obtain sufficient blood flow, oxygen and nutrition.

Acupuncture for headaches and migraines can reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches and migraines as well as analgesic consumption, and is frequently effective in cases where individuals receive little pain relief from medication. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system to decrease stress and treat the causes and symptoms that are unique to each individual. Headaches and migraines may be accompanied by stress and may be complicated by other health conditions causing pain such as degenerative arthritis, structural or chemical abnormalities in or around the brain, spine disease, and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Acupuncture for headaches and migraines releases endorphins (natural painkillers) and stabilizes levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. After as few as 12 acupuncture for headaches and migraines treatment sessions, individuals experience fewer headaches and migraines. Acupuncture is also effective in the treatment of mixed headache disorders, in which tension, sinus and migraine headaches arise at different times and under different circumstances.
Although headaches and migraines are frequent health conditions leading to medical visits, allopathic treatment may be ineffective in pain management.

Acupuncture for headaches and migraines reduces occurrence of headaches by regulating the body’s flow of energy and reestablishing equilibrium. Holistic treatment programs for headaches and migraines often integrate acupuncture for headaches and migraines, Chinese herbal medicine and massage.
For more information about acupuncture for headaches and migraines call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath, at (305) 595-9500. For Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy program information ask for Joe Calareso.