UPDATE 04/29/2020: As the COVID-19 cases in the United States closely approach the one million mark at 981,246 cases as of today, healthcare professionals are still constantly learning new things about the virus while those of us out of the loop try to embrace the “new normal.” There are states in the U.S. that have […]
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This month, we sit down with licensed acupuncturist Amanda Brown. Amanda comes from a background of genetics and biotechnology, and admits she was skeptical when first seeking acupuncture for stomach issues and stress problems. However, her disposition quickly changed, and after a few sessions of acupuncture, and she noticed her health beginning to improve. Within the next
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Acupuncture for addiction is used in treatment and recovery centers as early as the 1970’s, when acupuncture first made its debut here in the United States. It was used in the 70’s for the same reasons patients seek it out today, and that is because it reduces stress, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Widely considered to
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Acupuncture is a legitimate treatment option that has been used for thousands of years, and in the case of Diabetes affecting an estimated 30.0 million people in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the world could use another treatment modality. The two main types of Diabetes are type
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As of January 21, 2020, Medicare announced the coverage of acupuncture for beneficiaries. They came to the decision to cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain only. This news has been long awaited, and it did not disappoint. Research conducted to prove the benefits of acupuncture for chronic low back pain helped lead to a
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Back pain is the single leading cause of disability causing many Americans to miss work and daily activities. It can affect people of all ages, and is the third most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office behind skin disorders and osteoarthritis/joint disorders. That being said, most are unaware and/or unfamiliar with alternative medicine
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Acupuncture & Preeclampsia Pre-eclampsia, simply put, is defined as high blood pressure that is over 140/90, high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), and fluid retention. This condition usually occurs in women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, but some women experience this as early as 20 weeks and if left untreated can
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…and What We’ve Learned In 2019, ACE decided to feature acupuncturists to share their experiences, expertise, and knowledge of practicing Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sometimes, the best way to grow within a profession is to learn from your fellow colleagues, and hear how they help and achieve results for patients. This year we interviewed
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Discover the benefits that acupuncture and oriental medicine can have for the condition mastitis. Mastitis is a common condition amongst breastfeeding moms, however many of us don’t realize that it can be potentially dangerous if left untreated. Bacteria enters the breast and can cause pain, redness, and inflammation. In addition, the woman can develop high
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Weighing the pros and cons of taking insurance as an acupuncturist It’s the infamous question you get asked daily isn’t it? “Do you accept insurance?” “Does my plan have acupuncture coverage?” We’ve heard them all. Acupuncture is moving up in the medical world, and patients are desperately trying to find acupuncturists that accept insurance and
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