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Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Immune Deficiency
There are more than 80 chronic illnesses that are immune related including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and celiac disease.
Autoimmune diseases result when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body’s tissues. Immune deficiency is more common than most people think; around 20 percent of the population suffers from some form of an autoimmune disorder, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. continue reading
How the NADA protocol helps treat addiction
NADA, which stands for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, was established in 1985 to promote the NADA protocol acupuncture treatment for addiction. The non-profit organization promotes advocacy and the use of a non-verbal, pharmaceutical free approach to behavioral health. The protocol uses five specific acupuncture points on the ear to treat addiction and to be an alternative to methadone. continue reading
Acupuncture and Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States with about 60,000 deaths from it every year. Like all cancer, treatment can be long, uncomfortable and come with many side effects. Those getting chemotherapy may experience nausea, vomiting, postoperative pain, cancer related pain, insomnia and anxiety. The chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life. Most patients are prescribed medications such as opioids for pain that have side effects and are highly addictive. continue reading
Ways for a Healthy Brain
The second week of March is Brain Awareness Week. This is a perfect time to explore ways to keep your noggin working and healthy. Below are easy, simple ways to keep your brain in good shape.
A healthy diet is a healthy mind
There are many reasons to keep a healthy lifestyle and feed your body with foods that make you feel and perform your best. Diets that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol and higher in omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to promote brain health and protect brain cells. Taking a fish oil supplement with DHA or eating fish such as salmon can help improve brain development at any age. DHA, a type of omega-3, may also help prevent certain neurological disorders. Vitamin E and lutein can also help brain health. Incorporate leafy greens such as spinach and kale into your lunch or dinners. continue reading
The Stirrings of Spring
Springtime symptoms are already abundant in my acupuncture practice, here at Cloud 9 Acupuncture. The spring, also known as the Wood Element in acupuncture, governs the muscles, tendons, ligaments and sinews in our body. Spring also has a strong connection to the eyes anatomically speaking as well as figuratively.
This is why I tend to see more “tennis elbow,” back and neck strain, knee pain, headaches, migraines, carpal tunnel or wrist/hand/forearm pain during this time of year.
A few weeks ago, before Baltimore saw a massive blizzard with over 30″ of snow, we had unusually warm and sunny days for December. This resulted in flowers starting to bloom and buds forming and bursting with color as if it were late March or April! Many of us humans felt a little “Spring Fever” around the same time as our flower friends were bursting to see the sunshine once more after their brief winter rest.
The energy of Spring is “up and out,” just like the beautiful flowers are passionately pushing up and out through dirt, earth, sometimes snow, and even pavement to bud and bloom. Like our plant friends, we too feel the sense of being met with lots of heavy obstacles as we move up and out with our Spring plans. Some folks feel it most in traffic, feeling as if you are blocked at every pass, trying to escape the slow and tedious drivers that surround you. Others feel blocked by the utter cold and wet weather that is now upon us, stopping us from feeling quite as enthusiastic about hiking in the woods, taking our bike out, or walking the dog for an extra 20 minutes.
The experience of feeling blocked creates what we cause “Liver Qi (pronounced “Chee”) Stagnation” which usually shows up as increased irritability, sometimes insomnia or restlessness, a tendency for more muscle cramps and spasms, as well as headaches or migraines. For women, all PMS symptoms are thought to be caused by Liver Qi Stagnation, easily treated with one simple acupuncture point on the top of your foot called Liver 3, or Happy Calm.
Spring is an excellent time to keep your muscles warmed up and limber, walking for an extra 10 minutes will make a big difference in your health during this time of year.
Many folks take advantage of the sauna or steam room at their gym to increase cardiovascular circulation. At home, a warm Epsom salt bath will also provide benefit to sore and stiff muscles and tendons. The Epsom salts pull lactic acid out of the muscles while allowing your body to absorb Magnesium through the skin after soaking for 20 minutes. Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium are the key nutrients necessary for a healthy muscle contraction (helping to prevent muscle cramps and spasms.)
At Cloud 9 Acupuncture, we combine an Infrared Heat Lamp, Flash Fire Cupping, Gua Sha and Acupuncture to provide relief to our patients.
Don’t forget your springtime Tune Up!
