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Acupuncture Improves Circulation

Acupuncturists are obsessed with circulation. And for good reason. Improving circulation is central to acupuncture’s ability to heal the body. …

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How Acupuncture Helps Runners

Acupuncture can help runners treat injuries and recover quicker. Also, it addresses the whole person, reducing both physical and mental stress …

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Acupuncture Relieves Tension Headaches

Acupuncture has long been recognized as an effective treatment for tension headaches. In my practice, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits …

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Don’t Use Ice

Acupuncturists have long been against the use of ice for muscles soreness and repair of an injury. This is because of the idea that the cold literally gets into our joints and slows the circulation.

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Acupuncture for Sports Injuries

The weather is warming up, and we’re getting outside more to enjoy ourselves and start training. With the time of …

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Acupuncture Beats Cancer Pain

Acupuncture has a long track record of treating the severe pain associated with cancer. A new acupuncture study at MSKCC …

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Acupuncture and Covid Long Haulers

It is now well known that COVID-19 virus risks not only becoming severely ill with pneumonia, but COVID-19 also may …

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Acupuncture COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

During these trying times, we at Alban Acupuncture hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.   As always, the …

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Essential Oils: The Smells of Health

Essential oils, extracted from various parts of plants, are used in traditional Chinese medicine to balance vital energy (Qi) and …

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What is a Trigger Point?

Trigger points are tight bands of muscle fibers and connective tissues which can cause intense pain and dysfunction.  This pain …

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Five Reasons Acupuncture Helps Eczema

Acupuncture is an obvious choice for patients with atopic eczema because it is safe and has been used for skin …

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Acupuncture and the Healing Process

Acupuncture works by stimulating the body to heal itself. This is accomplished by identifying and addressing imbalances within the body …

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Getting the Qi

Does acupuncture hurt? No, acupuncture does not usually hurt when performed by a trained acupuncturists. There are many feelings associated …

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Is Acupuncture Hocus Pocus?

“I used to think that acupuncture was hocus pocus. But now I am happy I tried,” a once skeptical now …

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Chinese Medicine Antioxidants

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of promoting longevity and anti-aging therapies. Recently, research shows that Chinese medicine therapies …

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Practical Acupuncture

Many people believe acupuncture is mysterious.  It’s not.   Acupuncture is practical. Billions of people around the world use acupuncture …