Acupuncture modulates the limbic system, which is the academic way to say acupuncture is a tool to use for managing stress. Previously we posted an article on the Limbic System, to give you context about what the limbic system does and how acupuncture impacts it indirectly. Subsequently we found a study supporting this, entitled Effects of Electroacupuncture versus Manual Acupuncture […]
Herbs and Acupuncture
Biopuncture for Pain Management
Biopuncture for pain management is a safe, natural alternative to medications. It’s milder but the body accepts it because the substances are plant-based. Over 75 million people suffer from some form of chronic pain in the United States and over 40 million Americans seek help in the form of alternative medicine. Acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal […]
The Quest for Longevity
Healthy Aging and Improved Longevity Leaving behind the bright years of youth and entering a quieter, more mature phase in life often prompts the question: How can I preserve my youth and extend my life? For answers to this question we might consult the teachings of Li Qing Yun. According to the 1933 obituary for […]
Case Study: Neck Pain and Stiffness
A 54 year-old corporate lawyer, male, came in with neck pain that had come on gradually. The pain was a dull, constant ache and strong: he felt an 8-out-of-10 on the pain scale. With the pain came a decreased range of motion (ROM). Another symptom he experienced was numbness and tingling down his left arm to his fingers when […]
Research Shows Exercise Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease
New research shows that exercise has been shown to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Many people have been touched by Alzheimer’s through family or friends and will do what it takes to prevent onset in themselves. Here’s a great article from the New York Times reviewing a Cleveland Clinic research study on exercise, Alzheimer-risk patients, and the e4 gene. People who carry […]