Tag: Acupuncture Press
Brain Scans Show Real Effect of Acupuncture
A report from The Guardian discussing recent findings showing that acupuncture works in a way distinct from any placebo. “Placebo acupuncture can ease short-term pain but the real thing might help to reverse the underlying pathology of a disease.” ” “I was completely floored,” he says. Whatever the acupuncture was doing, it wasn’t working as…
Read MoreJulianne Moore’s Fountain of Youth
Is this how Julianne Moore stays looking so young? November 4, 2013 by Tian Nu San Hua 0 Comments Carrie star Julianne Moore covers Health magazine this month and gave up some secrets about how she stays looking so good at 52. Acupuncture: “For back pain, it’s amazing. I also had a period after my…
Read MoreJulianne Moore's Fountain of Youth
Is this how Julianne Moore stays looking so young? November 4, 2013 by Tian Nu San Hua 0 Comments Carrie star Julianne Moore covers Health magazine this month and gave up some secrets about how she stays looking so good at 52. Acupuncture: “For back pain, it’s amazing. I also had a period after my…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Stress: Fox News
Just short Q and A from Fox News about Acupuncture for Stress. Relieve stress naturally with acupuncture By Dr. Manny Alvarez Published June 20, 2013 Your body is hardwired to react to stress. But if you are constantly on alert, your health can pay the price. We recently got this email from a viewer looking…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Tigers?
Tiger Acupuncture in Israel. How Amazing! And, yes, the tiger was sedated… RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — Veterinarians are trying acupuncture to cure a Sumatran tiger at an Israeli zoo. The 14-year-old tiger, named Pedang, suffers from a chronic ear infection. On Sunday, a holistic medicine professional tried acupuncture on him, pricking him with several…
Read MoreMarines Use Acupuncture for Pain and PTSD
Nice article from Kaneohe Bay ( site of a few vacations in the past) about a Marine Medical Acupuncturist. “Since their first meeting last year, Ivey has continued to see Kleyensteuber for more than 16 sessions. Ivey said he feels more relaxed, better at handling stress and has physical relief from his previous back pain..” “Using…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Allergies: Letter to the NYTimes
As a follow up to the post I did on “Acupuncture for Allergies: Hey it cured me!” in March (just in time for hay fever season), there is this follow up letter to the editor. His experience parallels mine exactly. Interesting! March 18, 2013 Acupuncture for Allergies (1 Letter) To the Editor: “Really” (March 12)…
Read MoreAllergies: Yet Another Study Showing Acupuncture Effective for Allergic Rhinitis
A study in a major journal showing Acupuncture effectiveness for allergic rhinitis coming on the heels of the study discussed here. As my patients know, I was “cured” of my allergies with acupuncture, so it is one of my favorite things to treat. In this study nasal symptoms were significantly reduced in the Acupuncture…
Read MoreSF Acupuncture Clinic to Open at Chinese Hospital
A few patients asked me to comment on this article. It doesn’t say anything of note except to discuss the new clinic in, ahem, CHINATOWN. But the article uses the same mealymouthed wording that I’m getting sick of “experts disagree” etc… But in spite of my quibbles, I’m extremely pleased that acupuncture is becoming more…
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