A Guide To Acupuncture in GynecologyTwo words that you often don’t see together, acupuncture and gynecology. Although not widely known here in the United States, this practice has been done for thousands of years in China to treat the symptoms of gynecological issues. Below we discuss the practical application of acupuncture Bethesda and its effect on common gynecological problems. Pinpointing ... Read More
Chinese vs Western MedicineAs an acupuncture clinic in Bethesda, we acknowledge that traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine are vastly different. Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, is a health care system that was developed thousands of years ago and is based on techniques originated from the Yin and the Yang. Its focus is on the entire body and ... Read More
Acupuncture and Sports MedicineChinese medicine encompasses a vast array of practices, including acupuncture. While it is known that acupuncture treatment in Washington DC has been found to be beneficial for a variety of treatments, what about sports medicine? When used with sports medicine, acupuncture therapy is a synergistic blend of both ancient wisdom and methods that are commonly ... Read More
10 Benefits of Acupuncture for Workplace Stress and PainThe office is where many people spend the majority of their waking hours during the week. Work can also be the source of stress, depending on the nature of the job, how demanding it is, the responsibilities, and the overall workplace culture and management style. Excessive stress can not only increase your anxiety but can ... Read More
2 Tips to Make the Effects of Acupuncture LastThere are many benefits that you will notice when exiting an acupuncture practice Bethesda, one of the most common being a sense of well-being and pain relief. As with most other holistic treatments, acupuncture therapy can leave patients feeling great immediately following treatment, only to have symptoms return a day or two later. This is ... Read More
Chinese Herbal Medicine Vs. Western MedicineThose of us who have lived our entire lives in a Western nation are pretty familiar with Western medicine. Western medicine is a relatively new phenomenon that is based on the idea of hypothetical deduction. Whereas, traditional Chinese medicine and other Eastern medicine practices follow the inductive method. One of the biggest differences between the ... Read More
FAQs About AcupunctureThe practice of acupuncture has been around for centuries, stemming from traditional Chinese medicine practices. It has evolved from the idea of qi, also known as energy. Qi is the persistent exploration of the parallels between the rhythmic movements of nature and how similar states (in and out of balance) are manifested in all aspects ... Read More
5 Ways Acupuncture Can Improve Your WorkoutWhether you are hitting the local gym, running a marathon, or participating on a sports team, your body is exposed to muscle and joint stress, fatigue, and even injury. Thankfully, there are treatments available that do not require pain medication to treat pain as a result of living an active lifestyle. These treatments include massage ... Read More
6 Stages of Change: Taking Control of Your Life One Step at a TimeMaking important changes in our lives can sometimes be more difficult than we think. To make lasting changes occur, we need to see the steps it takes to get to the goal, not just the single decision to act. Making a choice to try acupuncture therapy, manual therapy or other forms of therapy isn’t a ... Read More
The Wonderful Art of AcupunctureThere was a time when acupuncture therapy was something that very few people had any knowledge of and most had little desire to learn more about the seemingly mysterious service. Now acupuncture has moved into mainstream medicine, and its benefits have become a topic of regular conversation. There have been numerous studies undertaken to validate ... Read More
