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Cupping + Acupuncture: More Than the Sum of its Parts
Do any of these scenarios sound like your life: a stubborn knot between the shoulder blades, a low-back flare that keeps returning, or a neck that feels “stuck” after long hours at a desk? Acupuncture needles can calm the nervous system and change pain signaling and cupping can mechanically decompress tight tissue and improve local circulation. Used together thoughtfully and
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Also tagged acupuncture, pain, tcm
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MASSAGE THERAPY BENEFITS
Written by Jessica Kittle, massage practitioner
At this time of year (father’s day), we think about the health of men. Below are just a few benefits of getting a massage if your male (or female)
Massage Therapy Benefits For Dad (and everyone)
According to AMTA(American Massage Therapy Association), Massage Therapy provides proven health and mood benefits, reducing depression and stress. Below
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Also tagged acupuncture, chinese medicine, dad, East Wind, health, heart health, massage, Massage Therapy, men, Natural Medicine, sleep, tension
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Cupping Therapy: History and Usage
By Liz Kelchak, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.
History:
Cupping therapy was introduced over 3000 years ago. According to The A
cademy of Classical Oriental Sciences- acos.com; there is a saying in China: “Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured.” Zhao Xue Ming, a doctor practicing more than 200 years ago, compiled a book entitled Ben Cong Gang Mu She
Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, colds, Cupping, Cupping, East Wind, Massage
Also tagged acupuncture, chinese medicine, colds, indiana, inflammation, massage, northwest, pain, Swelling, tension
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Chinese medicine and Bloodletting for (Sports) Injuries
By Liz Kelchak, M.S., L.Ac.
Many people think of acupuncture when dealing with a chronic pain condition but very few seek out Chinese medicine when dealing with an acute trauma? Why not rush to your acupuncturist after spraining your ankle? Because most people don’t know the benefits of doing so!
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Also tagged acupuncture, Ankle Sprain, Bloodletting, Injuries, pain, Swelling
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‘Cupping’ Takes The Pain Away
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Also tagged acupuncture, East Wind, Muscle, pain
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