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Acupuncture May Reduce the Need for Opioids After Surgery
Surgery can require lengthy recovery times, which often entail detailed plans for pain management. Opioids can help take the edge off severe pain, but they aren’t the best option for some people, and many of us want more options that don't risk dependence. Acupuncture could provide that solution. Here’s the science behind the practice. Reducing Post-Op Pain - The stretch of time following surgery can...
April 1, 2021
Alternative Treatments For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. The condition can be aggravated by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. There are numerous alternative treatments to prescription medication that can help relieve symptoms....
April 18, 2018
Does Acupuncture Really Work?
Acupuncture is an alternative medical treatment practiced by the Chinese for 2,000 years. Fine needles inserted into a person's skin at specific points are said to affect the meridians, or channels of energy, in the body in order to block pain or eliminate anxiety. After Westerners witnessed Chinese surgeons perform operations using acupuncture in lieu of anesthesia in the 1970s, the method became...
November 18, 2014