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Acupuncture as an Alternative to Opioids

Acupuncture as an Alternative to Opioids

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, almost 50,000 people die every year from opioid overdoses, more than 10 million misuse opioids in a given year, and opioids are a factor in 72% of overdose deaths. You hear about the opioid crisis on the nightly news frequently but what can be done to help people deal with chronic pain (the reason they are likely taking the opioids in the first place). Can acupuncture really help?  continue reading »

Acupuncture for Arthritis

Did you know? … Acupuncture treats Arthritis with fantastic results!

 

In the United States, 24% of all adults, or 58.5 million people, have arthritis. It is a leading cause of work disability, with annual costs for medical care and lost earnings of $303.5 billion

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis worldwide. Chronic pain leads patients to use complementary therapies, including acupuncture.

 

To quote webmd.com:

“What Conditions Might It Help Treat?

Acupuncture may be part of treatment for chronic pain, such as:

 

Patients at Cloud 9 report feeling improvements in their arthritis sometimes beginning with the first session. It may take time to reduce the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and joint damage, but it’s worth the time to try acupuncture and our integrative therapies. Cloud 9 offers Ozone Regenerative Therapy TM as well to reverse joint damage and produce a rejuvenating, anti-aging effect to the joints of the body. Essentially, “turning back the clock” to revitalize achy, stiff bones. 

 

To begin, Call 410-847-4766 for a Consultation so our Medical Director may sit down with you and determine if you are a good candidate for the types of treatments our clinic offers. 

 

Five Benefits of Consistent Acupuncture Treatments

Five Benefits of Consistent Acupuncture Treatments

In a nutshell, traditional acupuncture, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, works under the belief that the body is controlled by a flow of energy called qi traveling through pathways in the body that are called meridians. Acupuncturists believe that when these pathways become blocked and the energy can’t flow freely, various health problems begin to appear.  continue reading »

Cancer Treatment Side Effects? Acupuncture to the Rescue

Cancer Treatment Side Effects? Acupuncture to the Rescue

Cancer treatments can cause a variety of other side effects that also need to be addressed. More and more research is showing acupuncture as a viable option for additional pain management for those receiving chemotherapy or surgery and for the common side effects those treatments can bring. These side effects can include neuropathy, dry mouth, constipation, anxiety, and nausea. continue reading »

Acupuncture & Skin Conditions

Acupuncture & Skin Conditions

Got Acne, Eczema or Psoriasis? Acupuncture Can Help

Our skin is our most visible organ and can often be the first thing people notice about us. If you suffer from a severe case of acne, eczema, or psoriasis, your skin care is the most important thing you think about. Over-the-counter medicine is a common first line of defense, but often the side effects are worse than the issue they are supposed to treat.  continue reading »

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