Acupuncture and especially moxa (short for moxibustion) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine successfully for thousands of years to turn breech babies without negative side effects. Many women successfully try moxa and acupuncture and are able to avoid a cesarean birth. At Downtown Seattle Acupuncture we have seen many babies turn after the mother …
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Today we received this wonderful testimonial from our patient to put up on our blog and website. Thanks Pete! I had been having lots of symptoms and considerable pain and discomfort for almost a year prior to visiting Monica. The doctors had been generally confused, unhelpful and expensive. I despaired that I would ever …
For professional and amateur athletes alike, it is important to get back to their peak performance as soon as possible after sustaining an injury. Acupuncture is extremely effective at treating sports injuries and chronic pain. There is ample research demonstrating the efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief and sports injuries. At your first visit …
I often recommend patients try a gluten-free diet because it is one of the most inflammatory and reactive proteins we eat. Gluten is found in many grains including: · Wheat (durum, kamut, graham, semolina, spelt) · Rye · Barley · Triticale · Bulgur · Couscous · Einkorn · Emmer · Faro · Malt extract, malt …
Each year, about 40,000 Americans get Bell’s palsy, which results in a temporary facial paralysis that usually affects one side and lasts a few months. A steroid called Prednisone, along with over the counter analgesics, vitamins, physical therapy, and acupuncture are often used to treat the condition. However, a new study from China reveals that a …
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is highly effective for treating lactation problems and without negative side effects. It is a system of medicine deriving from East Asia that is thousands of years old: it includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, nutrition, lifestyle guidance and less-known treatment modalities such as cupping and moxibustion. Depending on your specific diagnosis, …