Melatonin is a popular sleep supplement that can be easily purchased over-the-counter. It is also a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and regulates our circadian rhythms (sleep/wake cycle). Our brain doesn’t secrete it during daylight hours, rather only as night approaches, and as melatonin levels increase, cortisol levels decrease.
Read More“The advantages of acupuncture are mainly reflected in regulating neuro-immune system, improving the quality of life, reducing fatigue, improving the bladder function, reducing the spasm and pain of the limbs, delaying the progression of the disease, and reducing relapses.”
Read MoreMany patients ask about exercise after acupuncture, and many acupuncturists suggest avoiding it. But is that really necessary?
Read MoreIt is well known that acupuncture influences the release of endogenous opioids (made inside the body). These pain modulating molecules not only influence our perception of pain but also reduce the reliance on pharmaceutical pain management.
Read MoreAccording to data and statistics collected by the CDC between 2016-2019, 9.4% of children ages 3-17 (approximately 5.8 million) experience anxiety.
Read More“Red light therapy is thought to work by acting on the ‘power plant’ in your body’s cells called mitochondria. With more energy, other cells can do their work more efficiently…”
Read MoreDeqi (de chi) is defined as a tingling, numbness, heaviness, or warming sensation felt when an acupuncture needle is manipulated. Deqi occurs due to the various nerve fibers being stimulated by an acupuncture needle. “Aching, soreness, distention, heaviness, warmth and dull pain are conveyed by the slower conducting Aδ and C fibers, whereas numbness is conveyed by the faster conducting Aβ fibers.”
Read More"The same properties that make botulinum toxins harmful to the nervous system can also be used to treat a number of physical disorders involving the neuromuscular system. As botulinum toxin biological activity (mode of action) is relatively well understood, treatments have been developed for administering the right amount (proper dose) in just the right location of the body to treat various medical conditions, with minimal side effects."
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