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Definition of Health

Guest Written by our Acupuncturist Ben Watson. There is a great deal of debate over what is and is not healthy. This all usually occurs without an agreed upon definition of health. According to the World Health Organization, health is simply the absence of disease. I think we all can acknowledge that even in the […]

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Acupuncture: Can It Help Treat Autism?

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that generally are characterized by communication impairments and poor social skills. Anxiety, hyperactivity, depression, short attention span, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are additional symptoms. Some individuals with ASD also exhibit irritability, aggression, negativity, and explosive emotions. Treatment of autism spectrum disorders typically includes behavioral therapy, medications, and speech, occupational,

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Acupuncture Therapy Can Alleviate Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Acupuncture is an alternative treatment that can help improve some of the unpleasant side effects of cancer treatment. Research shows that acupuncture reduces nausea and vomitingand may relieve fatigue associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. But before you decide whether acupuncture may be an effective treatment for reducing your side effects, it helps to educate yourself

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How Complementary Medicine Can Help With Your Depression

When you suffer from any form of depression, whether you have been diagnosed with mild clinical depression, major depressive disorder, or even manic-depressive disorder, you may find yourself struggling to find a balance of treatments that work. While finding that treatment balance can be a challenge, it is not impossible. The care of your medical

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Advantages of Acupuncture

Recent studies have shown that acupuncture produces results that are similar to, if not more effective than, traditional methods of back pain management. Acupuncture is safe and painless; however, misconceptions about the practice prevent it from becoming a more widely recognized technique. Some of the benefits of acupuncture include: Significant decreases in back pain Fewer

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