Acupuncture

Originally from China, acupuncture has been practised in the East for centuries. Now this holistic form of medicine is becoming increasingly popular in Europe and America.

No More Smoking: Acupuncture Erases the Desire and Need

"Are you still smoking?" This is the embarrassing question often asked to people who smoke. Let's face it: it's not easy to stop.

What is Acupuncture?

Chinese Medicine in contextChinese Herbal Remedies, Tradition Chinese Medicine and Tui Na Massage are some constituents, which have been developing over the Millennia.

With the Help of Oriental Medicine

When Marie came to see me, she was a recent law student graduate ambitiously studying for her bar exam. She was 27, a single mother, and on first glance appeared in good health.

Five Easy Ways to Avoid the Flu This Winter

Many people wonder how they can stay well this winter, considering the onset of the flu season and the fear of a possible influenza epidemic.

How Acupuncture Could Be What You Are Seeking

Acupuncture, a centuries old Chinese medical practice, is becoming increasingly popular in western cultures. While the benefits of acupuncture are well known throughout China, its mode of action is much less well underestood.

Get Into the Energy of Summer

"Thus the interaction of the four seasons and the interaction of Yin and Yang (the 2 principles in nature) is the foundation of everything in creation.

Balancing the mind, body and spirit with acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine in contextUntil about 100 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and tui na - had been the only form of medicine practiced in China for thousands of years.

Enjoy the Energy of Fall

"In ancient times those people who understood Tao (the way of self cultivation) patterned themselves upon the Yin and the Yang (the two principles in nature) and they lived in harmony.

Pinpointing a Natural Pain Relief Option

Pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony that takes our breath away.

Navigating Your Path to Health

Many new cars today are equipped with automotive navigation systems. These systems use satellite technology to locate the car and provide directions to a location of our choice.

Clearing the Hurdle to Becoming Fertile

Since man and woman first walked on the earth, the existence of human beings has been dependent upon our ability to reproduce. This is, of course, true for all animals.

Made in the Shade

Last year, my wife and I moved to Boise, Idaho, also known as the city of trees. The name Boise comes from the French word boisé, which means "wooded" or "forest-covered", and compared to the desert landscape to the south and west, the name Boise is very appropriate.

Response Ability

As an acupuncturist, I see a lot of patients who are interested in learning what action to take in order to become healthier. They ask questions about why their elbow hurts, why their digestion is sluggish, or why they suffer from chronic headaches.

Acupuncture and Asthma

Acupuncture is an ancient medicine. Acupuncture focuses on the theory that energy flow through meridians that map the human body. When there is a blockage in a meridian or lack of energy there is an imbalance.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Years ago, while working as an engineer in Boston, I received acupuncture treatments focused on reducing the high level of stress in my life.

The Energetics of Foods for Health and Healing

Biomedical science has reduced foods to the sum of their calories and micronutrients. While it is important to understand the biochemistry of what we eat, it is also important to realize that the qualities, colors, textures of our foods and the ways they are cooked play just as much of a role as their "nutrient content" in influencing our health.

Weight control with Traditional Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture

Weight loss comes under the topic of "Weight Control", because we are concerned with the loss and MAINTENANCE of loss of weight. This is a multi-faceted problem, and a good program involves diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques.

Managing Menopause with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Menopause is a transitional period marking the cessation of ovulation in a woman's body. This time of change may last a few months to several years.

Manual acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and low-level Laser therapy in management of Herpes Zoster complicated by right side facial palsy: a case repo

Manual acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and low-level Laser therapy in management of Herpes Zoster complicated by right side facial palsy: a case report.

TREATMENT OF HOT FLUSHES IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS BY ACUPUNCTURE WITH DIET AND OTHER COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES.

TREATMENT OF HOT FLUSHES IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS BY ACUPUNCTURE WITH DIET AND OTHER COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES.  Most women treated surgically for early breast cancer they undergo treatment with chemotherapy and/or Tamoxifen and/or ovarian ablation may have vasomotor symptoms that usually continue for years.

Improve Your Game with Acupuncture

If you're like most golf and tennis players, you play to win. But is the condition of your body standing in your way? The truth is that your body is the most important piece of sports equipment you own.

Proof that Acupuncture reduces pain

Acupuncture receives a lot of skeptical reviews as there has been little to no research to prove otherwise. Scientists have discovered that acupuncture indeed works when relieving pain.

More to support the power of Acupuncture

Even though Acupuncture has withstood the test of time providing  centuries of people with relief there are always skeptics. Many skeptics challenge the actual success of the methodology behind Acupuncture and credit the "success stories" to the positive thoughts and hopeful thinking of the  participants rather than the acupuncture itself.

The combined treatment of Manual and Electro-Acupuncture in Chronic Urticaria: A case study

The combined treatment of Manual and Electro-Acupuncture in Chronic Urticaria:  A case study DR. EMAD TUKMACHI, MBChB, DTM (Dublin), PhD (London), MD(MA), MBAcC                               Acupuncture Clinic, North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital, Clayton Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 4DB.

Tension headache: A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture

Tension headache A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture by Emad Tukmachi and Firhaas Tukmachi     ABSTRACT The Western medical treatment of tension headache often encounters difficulties with regard to clinical diagnosis, treatment and financial costs.

“Opening the Outlets:” Acupuncture as Detox Therapy

  Many of us who are committed to taking care of ourselves do a lot to keep our bodies and minds strong. Some of us go to the gym to build muscle tone, go jogging or do cardiovascular-aerobic activity to keep our hearts healthy, see a therapist to keep our minds in order, or meditate and do yoga to find balance and peace.

Healing Animals using Colour Acupuncture

 COLOUR ACPUNCTURE FOR ANIMALS  Have you ever wondered why dogs and other animals get restless or fearful before a thunderstorm?  Animals are very sensitive to all types of vibrations including light and sound and many have specialised sense organs to help them detect specific types of energy.

Building momentum - A career in Chinese medicine

Although deciding to train for a career in Chinese medicine can be a major step for many people; more often than not, it is the move from student to practitioner that is the biggest step.

What is ACU-YOGA Therapy?

Acu-Yoga is a combination and blending of two types of alternative medicine integrating both acupressure and yoga therapies.  These two holistic methods of alternative health maintenance therapy, can help balance and relax muscular tensions and revive proper energy flows throughout the body.

Acupuncture-Like Treatments Improve Outcomes Compared to Usual Care for Low Back Pain

Bethesda, USA - People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Acupuncture calms highly anxious dental patients

Acupuncture can calm highly anxious dental patients and ensure that they can be given the treatment they need, suggests a small study published in Acupuncture in Medicine.

Rebirth of Mesopuncture

Rebirth of Mesopuncture (Injection in Acupuncture) (and Birth of BMN)Around twenty years ago, for the treatment of certain diseases, one of our staff physicians was in the habit of proceeding in two steps while treating, for example, obesity or cellulite: * Insertion of acupuncture needles into the elected acupuncture points.