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It is a New year and a time to reflect on what changes we can make to improve our lives. If you are intent
on improving your health this year, acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be the very thing you need to
"stick" to those resolutions. Here's how acupuncture can help you achieve your goals.
1: Reach Target Weight and Stay There Losing weight is the #1 most common New Year's Resolution.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help you reach your goal weight and maintain it by promoting
better digestion, smoothing emotions, reducing appetite, improving metabolism, and eliminating food
cravings.
From an Oriental medicine perspective, the acupuncture points, foods and herbs that are chosen to
assist with weight loss directly influence the Qi of the Spleen and Liver systems to treat the root
imbalances that are causing the weight gain. From a Western perspective, acupuncture and Oriental
medicine have been shown to have an effect on the function of the nervous system, endocrine system,
digestive system, food cravings, and metabolism. All of which can help to energize the body, maximize
the absorption of nutrients, regulate elimination, control overeating, suppress the appetite, and reduce
anxiety.
The beauty of acupuncture is that each treatment is catered to the needs of the individual patient.
Acupuncture points on the body will be chosen for overall well being with the objective of increasing
circulation of the blood and Qi (stimulating the metabolism) and calming the nervous system.
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are powerful tools for healthy weight loss, by themselves or as a
supportive treatment in conjunction with other weight management programs.
2: Stay Sharp Your New Years resolution may be to learn a new language or take a class at the local
college. How ever you choose to exercise your brain, acupuncture can help. Numerous studies suggest
that acupuncture can help improve memory, mental clarity, concentration and cognitive function.
One recently published study showed how acupuncture can be used to help patients with vascular
dementia. Cerebral functional imaging before and after acupuncture treatments showed a significant
increase in the cerebral glucose metabolism of the brain which is associated with improved cognitive
function. Other studies have looked at how acupuncture affects the performance of student taking an
exam, Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment induced by diabetes and cerebral ischemia. All
results, thus far, have been positive.
3: Relieve Pain Naturally. If pain is keeping you away from the gym, acupuncture can help. Increasingly,
people are looking for more natural approaches to help relieve painful conditions instead of relying on
medications. Acupuncture has no side effects and can be helpful for all types of pain, regardless of what
is causing the pain or where the pain is located. Some studies have shown the pain relief it provides can
last for months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain before and after acupuncture treatment
for pain shows dramatic decreases in brain activity -- up to 70%. This decrease in brain activity in certain
areas of the brain is thought to be the reason for the reduction of pain caused by the acupuncture
treatments.In addition to reducing pain, acupuncture also hastens the healing process by increasing
circulation and attracting white blood cells to an injured area.
4: Eliminate Stress. Stress reduction is always on the top ten list for New Year's resolutions and for a
good reason. Stress is often the cause of illness and the deterioration of health. Numerous studies have
demonstrated the substantial benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of stress, anxiety and lowering
blood pressure
In addition to acupuncture, Oriental medicine offers a whole gamut of tools and techniques that can be
integrated into your life to keep stress in check. These tools include Tui Na, Qi Gong exercises, herbal
medicine, dietary therapy, meditations and acupressure that you can administer at home.
Needless to say, if the stress in your life is throwing you off balance, consider coming in for a treatment
to regain peace of mind and stay healthy.
5: Quit Smoking. Acupuncture has turned a growing number of cigarette cravers into permanent
ex-smokers. In fact, researchers say that acupuncture is a promising treatment for all types of addiction
from cigarettes to heroin.In one study, a team from Yale University successfully used auricular (ear)
acupuncture to treat cocaine addiction. Results showed that 54.8% of participants tested free of cocaine
during the last week of treatment, compared to 23.5% and 9.1% in the two control groups. Those who
completed acupuncture treatment also had longer periods of sustained abstinence compared to
participants in the control groups.
The acupuncture treatments for smoking cessation focus on jitters, cravings, irritability, and
restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. It also aids in relaxation
and detoxification.
on improving your health this year, acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be the very thing you need to
"stick" to those resolutions. Here's how acupuncture can help you achieve your goals.
1: Reach Target Weight and Stay There Losing weight is the #1 most common New Year's Resolution.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help you reach your goal weight and maintain it by promoting
better digestion, smoothing emotions, reducing appetite, improving metabolism, and eliminating food
cravings.
From an Oriental medicine perspective, the acupuncture points, foods and herbs that are chosen to
assist with weight loss directly influence the Qi of the Spleen and Liver systems to treat the root
imbalances that are causing the weight gain. From a Western perspective, acupuncture and Oriental
medicine have been shown to have an effect on the function of the nervous system, endocrine system,
digestive system, food cravings, and metabolism. All of which can help to energize the body, maximize
the absorption of nutrients, regulate elimination, control overeating, suppress the appetite, and reduce
anxiety.
The beauty of acupuncture is that each treatment is catered to the needs of the individual patient.
Acupuncture points on the body will be chosen for overall well being with the objective of increasing
circulation of the blood and Qi (stimulating the metabolism) and calming the nervous system.
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are powerful tools for healthy weight loss, by themselves or as a
supportive treatment in conjunction with other weight management programs.
2: Stay Sharp Your New Years resolution may be to learn a new language or take a class at the local
college. How ever you choose to exercise your brain, acupuncture can help. Numerous studies suggest
that acupuncture can help improve memory, mental clarity, concentration and cognitive function.
One recently published study showed how acupuncture can be used to help patients with vascular
dementia. Cerebral functional imaging before and after acupuncture treatments showed a significant
increase in the cerebral glucose metabolism of the brain which is associated with improved cognitive
function. Other studies have looked at how acupuncture affects the performance of student taking an
exam, Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment induced by diabetes and cerebral ischemia. All
results, thus far, have been positive.
3: Relieve Pain Naturally. If pain is keeping you away from the gym, acupuncture can help. Increasingly,
people are looking for more natural approaches to help relieve painful conditions instead of relying on
medications. Acupuncture has no side effects and can be helpful for all types of pain, regardless of what
is causing the pain or where the pain is located. Some studies have shown the pain relief it provides can
last for months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain before and after acupuncture treatment
for pain shows dramatic decreases in brain activity -- up to 70%. This decrease in brain activity in certain
areas of the brain is thought to be the reason for the reduction of pain caused by the acupuncture
treatments.In addition to reducing pain, acupuncture also hastens the healing process by increasing
circulation and attracting white blood cells to an injured area.
4: Eliminate Stress. Stress reduction is always on the top ten list for New Year's resolutions and for a
good reason. Stress is often the cause of illness and the deterioration of health. Numerous studies have
demonstrated the substantial benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of stress, anxiety and lowering
blood pressure
In addition to acupuncture, Oriental medicine offers a whole gamut of tools and techniques that can be
integrated into your life to keep stress in check. These tools include Tui Na, Qi Gong exercises, herbal
medicine, dietary therapy, meditations and acupressure that you can administer at home.
Needless to say, if the stress in your life is throwing you off balance, consider coming in for a treatment
to regain peace of mind and stay healthy.
5: Quit Smoking. Acupuncture has turned a growing number of cigarette cravers into permanent
ex-smokers. In fact, researchers say that acupuncture is a promising treatment for all types of addiction
from cigarettes to heroin.In one study, a team from Yale University successfully used auricular (ear)
acupuncture to treat cocaine addiction. Results showed that 54.8% of participants tested free of cocaine
during the last week of treatment, compared to 23.5% and 9.1% in the two control groups. Those who
completed acupuncture treatment also had longer periods of sustained abstinence compared to
participants in the control groups.
The acupuncture treatments for smoking cessation focus on jitters, cravings, irritability, and
restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. It also aids in relaxation
and detoxification.