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The Benefits of Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia

By Laura | Published August 27, 2023

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by widespread pain and tenderness, fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive difficulties. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but there are treatments that can help relieve symptoms.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on

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Can Acupuncture Help Rheumatoid Arthritis?

By Laura | Published August 23, 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. It can also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin, eyes, and lungs. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves

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The Best Way to Find the Best Acupuncture Clinic for You

By Laura | Published June 27, 2023

Whether you’re suffering from low back pain, or neuropathy, infertility or headaches, you’ll want to find the best acupuncture clinic that suits your needs the best.

The very best way is to call and speak with the receptionist of your clinic of interest and ask them if they have experience in or specialize in your primary condition you are seeking

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Becoming Resilient to Stress

By Laura | Published March 19, 2023

I once had to write an essay on the book, “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert Sapolsky and I can summarize it to this day… The sympathetic nervous system elicits the “fight or flight” response. A third response is to freeze in place.

Modern humans often freeze in place, stall. Usually, we do not fight others or run (flight)

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What’s Our Medical Director Been Up To?

By Laura | Published February 23, 2023

Have you heard? Our Medical Director, Laura Parks, M.Ac., L.Ac. went back to school and will be graduating at the end of April 2023 with her Doctorate in Acupuncture. 13 years after graduating with her Masters degree in Acupuncture, we’ll be calling “Dr. Laura” to the clinic with all her new wisdom on how to help patients.

Here’s what she

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