Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common gastrointestinal disorder. It is a long-term disease associated with constipation, diarrhoea, irregular bowel habits, bloating, and abdominal pain. According to Epidemiological data collected by UK researchers, the average global prevalence of IBS stands at 11%. A large cohort of these […]
Acupuncture Rivals Pain Medication
Acupuncture Rivals Pain Medication but Without the Side Effects Those critical of this ancient Chinese therapy claim its results are nothing better than the placebo effect. However, a new study that employed brain-mapping technology shows acupuncture rivals pain medication in effectiveness. Many critics have claimed that any effects experienced by an acupuncture session are all […]
Acupuncture for Eye Health
How Acupuncture May Help to Achieve Optimal Eye Health Nowhere is the phrase, ‘the eyes are the windows to your soul’ more accurate than in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to TCM, each part of your eye is associated/linked to a corresponding organ and a particular element. For example, consider the following eye-body organ relationships: […]
Acupuncture for Addictions
What People Coping With Addictions OUGHT TO KNOW About Acupuncture… Acupuncture May help with your Addiction Problem! Are you tired of letting an addiction or craving dictate your life? If so, practitioners at Centre of Balance Hamilton may have an effective treatment for you. Addiction to substances such as drugs and alcohol can hinder an individual’s ability to take responsibility […]
Acupuncture for Women’s Health
5 Women’s Health Issues and how Acupuncture May Help. Studies show that women are more susceptible to particular health conditions in comparison to men. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine advocate for a holistic approach to ensure the best quality of life for women. Acupuncture treatment may be effective at addressing some of the health problems women face. If you or someone you know […]
Acupuncture Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
Do you occasionally experience itchy eyes, an irritated throat, sneezing, and a running nose due to foreign particles (allergens) or weather changes? If so, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine might be a solution to ease these symptoms. Plain allergies, seasonal allergies, hay fever, or asthma are fairly common conditions. Allergic rhinitis can have a debilitating […]
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Before delving into the role of acupuncture in relieving the symptoms of fibromyalgia, let’s talk about the symptoms of this disorder. Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 2% of the global population, most of whom are women. Patients often experience the following symptoms: Widespread chronic pain and hypersensitivity. NB: A patient must experience pain […]
Documentary – Acupuncture Offered in Hospital
For Brain Cancer Awareness Month, the Acupuncture Now Foundation and award winning director Doug Dearth have released the first episode of the “Getting to the Point.” documentary series. The hospital shown in this documentary is unique in that it offers acupuncture to its patients alongside western treatments. Watch the documentary here to see how acupuncture […]
Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture for Fertility – Some of the Benefits: The first and most obvious benefit of acupuncture for fertility is the lack of drugs being used. It’s a solution that avoids any kind of invasive procedure. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), the most commonly used method in Western people looking for fertility, can cost you upwards of […]
How Acupuncture Can Help Improve Fertility in Women
Acupuncture is known to have countless health benefits. One that has been recognized and studied in-depth over recent years is the effect of acupuncture on women’s fertility. Gynaecological health institutes have studied this relationship to help understand how acupuncture can help improve fertility in women. Experimental results from a study by the International Journal of […]