Posts by Cynthia's Acupuncture and Wellness
Anusitis Pain and Symptoms
It is clear that anusitis is a case of inflammation. The “itis” in anusitis is Latin for inflammation. Western medicine used to be written in Latin back in the day so learning the meaning of some of these Latin root words can help to decipher all manner of medical language without Google. In any case,…
Read MoreNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – why it’s there, what to do
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a very common health issue. Experts estimate that it affects up to 24% of the adult population in the US. Often it is a silent disease however it can be a cause of liver pain. When NAFLD becomes inflamed is gets re-named as Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) which means there…
Read MoreBlood Electrification Treatment
In our modern world people’s immune systems are burdened by exposure to toxins in food, air, fluoridated water, etc. The good news is that electrical acupuncture medicine is a game changer, a new paradigm in modern medicine that shows measurable benefits. Electricity that is congruent with the body’s systems gets delivered to the circulatory system allowing red…
Read MoreHealing Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is said to affect 500 million worldwide and one in five adults in the US. With so many affected it’s good to know the ins and outs of how it develops and how it gets treated for pain relief, healing and prevention. You may have had it explained by your doctor that your arthritis…
Read MoreHeadaches and Migraines – Diagnosis and Treatment
Is acupuncture effective at treating headaches and migraines?When it comes to treating headaches and migraines, large studies show that acupuncture is as effective at treating the pain as pharmaceutical drugs, and without the side effects. Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Migraine: An Overview of Systematic Reviews – PMC (nih.gov) Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Migraine: An Overview…
Read MoreTreatment of Plantar Fasciitis with Acupuncture
Have you been living with sharp, stabbing pain in the sole of the foot or heel? Or pain when standing after a period of rest? You may have a case of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition affecting about 10% of the population at some point in their lives. Inflammatory conditions have up…
Read MoreHealing Dupuytren’s contracture with Acupuncture
If you are experiencing tightness, knotted tissue, poor mobility and pain in the palms of one or both hands, you may be suffering from a condition know as Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where the connective tissue under the skin of the palms becomes contracted, thickened and shortens over time. This condition is…
Read MoreGreat Acupressure Points to Heal Knee Pain
Greetings Dear Readers, Here are some great points for treating your knee pain using acupressure according to pain location. Enjoy! Yours in health, Cynthia
Read MoreTreating Lupus with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Greetings Dear Readers, If you or someone you know is living with Lupus there is hope. Oriental medicine has had a lot of success with many types of auto-immune diseases such as Lupus. Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus (SLE) is an auto-immune disorder in which the immune system attacks its’ own tissues leading to chronic inflammation. Several…
Read MoreTreatment of Shingles (Herpes Zoster) and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Greetings Dear Readers, If you or someone you know is suffering from shingles, there is a lot that can be done to reduce pain, strengthen immunity and get relief using natural therapies. A word of caution: if you are experiencing the shingles rash, pain or unusual symptoms in your face, eyes or ears, this symptom…
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