If you experience lower back pain, you are not the only one. About 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at some stage in their life. It is the leading cause of job-related disability and one of the most common reasons for missed work days. In a survey, more than 25% of adults reported experiencing low back pain during the past 3 months.
Read MoreNow considered a mainstream option for several medical conditions, acupuncture is proving to be effective in treating and managing Bell’s Palsy. Studies have shown that acupuncture may provide up 60-70% improvement rates – even for those experiencing chronic Bell’s Palsy.
When singer Carnie Wilson was suffering from Bell’s Palsy in 2013, she took to Twitter to share her joy of acupuncture treatment while recovering: “…Who believes in Acupuncture? I’m treating my Bell’s Palsy with it. IT’S WORKING.”
Read MoreIn response to the growing concerns about NSAID side effects, many are turning to Acupuncture for relief. According to current research, this ancient therapy helps reduce inflammation and pain associated with back pain, neck pain, arthritis, headaches, and fibromyalgia pain after surgery. These are among the top reasons pain sufferers turn to NSAIDs.
Read MoreThe endometrium is the lining of the uterus. It is one of the few organs in the human body that changes in size every month throughout a person’s fertile years. Each month, as part of the menstrual cycle, the body prepares the endometrium to host an embryo. Endometrial thickness increases and decreases during the process.
Two hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, prompt these cycles of endometrial growth and its shedding through menstruation if a pregnancy does not develop.
What factors can cause an endometrial lining to be too thin?
The shoulder is a complex and flexible joint, making it vulnerable to damage. Persistent, or chronic, shoulder pain can interfere with a person's day-to-day activities and quality of life. Not only does it make certain activities hard or painful to do, it can impact on sleep as well.
So how did it happen and what can be done?
Read MoreThe holidays are upon us and it is often a time where people gets colds and flu after the busy lead up to Christmas. Taking good care of yourself at this time is important to ensure that your immune system stays strong and flexible.
During this season, I find myself treating many patients experiencing symptoms of the cold or flu. The main goal, of course, is to get them feeling well again so they can return to their their daily lives full of energy and resilience.
Following are some of the ways that I can support you with Traditional Chinese Medicine as we head into the holidays
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