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Everyone seems to be getting acupuncture lately. We’ve seen movie stars with cupping marks, talking about how its cured their post partum depression and helping with recovery after childbirth. Have you checked it out yet? Do you know what you are missing?

Many people across the globe are using new therapies, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and other modalities generally referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM treats a huge variety of problems. Read on for how it can help you.

Pain Relief

• Acupuncture relieves pain by releasing Endorphins, the bodies “feel good” chemicals.
• Acupuncture can normalize nerve impulses by stimulating the central nervous system with acupuncture needles.

The Immune System

• Evidence indicates that acupuncture can strengthen the body’s immune systems and give it a better natural resistance to outside pathogens.
• It increases white blood cell counts.
• In increases Alpha, Beta and Gamma globulins, which can help white blood cells better fight infection and produce more immune antibodies.

Drug Recovery

• Using acupuncture for detox is getting more and more attention these days.
• Acupuncture can help with reducing withdrawal symptoms, decrease cravings, relieve stress and tension and help with insomnia.
• Many clinics through out the USA are using acupuncture detox treatments for drug addiction, alcohol addiction and smoking withdrawal.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Acupuncture releases tension in muscles.
• Lymphatic, nervous and circulatory systems are affected by acupuncture, making it effective to treat torn muscles, pain after trauma, sports injuries and more.
• Now days many sport figures use acupuncture to improve training and performance and speed up healing and manage pain.

Allergies

• Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help with allergies by helping the body react normally to the substances that are causing the problems.
• Chinese herbs can help to lower the excessive immune response of the body to bring relief from common allergies.

Stress

• Acupuncture helps to balance the body and give you energy as well as relax you.
• De-stressing and relaxation can be the best way to prevent serious health problems such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and respiratory problems.

Diseases and Disorder

• Disease happens with theres serious disorder in the body. Regular acupuncture can help the body stay balanced during the onslaught of daily life.
• Acupuncture treatment is varied depending on the nature of the illness and the constitution of the person being treated, this personalized treatment can help the body to heal and prevent such things as bronchitis, asthma, diarrhea, IBS, GERD and high blood pressure… just to name a few.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is one problem that many physicians find themselves unable to treat. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can improve the body’s immunity and therefore, eliminate this problem.
• Depression and stress is often the cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, acupuncture can help to relieve these problems.

Menopause

• Are you looking for alternative methods of working with your menopause? Acupuncture can make the difference!
• Typical symptoms associated with menopause include night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and heart palpitations. Don’t miss out on being able to control these symptoms, acupuncture can help.

PMS and Menstruation

• The emotional and physical discomfort associated with your monthly menstrual cycle can be put back into balance.
• Women’s health is one area where Chinese Medicine shines. Research shows that it can help with infertility as well as health challenges surrounding menstruation.

Do any of these problems plague you? Call your acupuncturist today and make an appointment to discuss how they can help. You and your health are important, make the investment today.