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When a couple has been trying to conceive for over a one year without any results, biomedicine refers to this as infertility. 12% to 15% of couples go through this sensitive time. One third of couples with infertility, is due to complication from low sperm count, low sperm motility, abnormal sperm, or other male-related conditions. The second third of infertile couples…

In a German study, titled “Acupuncture Beats Antihistamines For Allergic Rhinitis”  Acupuncture outperformed the control group and the medication group (fluticasone propionate) for both reduction of symptoms and downregulation of serum IgE, IL-1 β, and TNF-α. These substances are proinflammatory mediators. IgE is an antibody that functions in immunity but is also involved in hypersensitivity…

Dermatitis is a general term that describes a common skin irritation. The cause and appearance varies from person to person. It may be itchy, flakey, and may ooze. Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is the most common dermatitis. An estimated 16.5 million adults have atopic dermatitis. A study, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, showed that…

Let’s clear up some misconceptions about this healing practice. 1. People think acupuncture is too expensive. It’s true that there are many clinics that charge $75 – $125 for a single acupuncture treatment. It’s also true that there are places you can be treated for $40 or less. Community acupuncture clinics (like ours) and internship…

  More and more, people are discovering the power of acupuncture for healing both mind and body. Every cell of your body has an energy or life force to it that has its own natural, healthy vibration. Sometimes our vibrations get out-of-whack, causing dis-harmony or dis-ease. This can affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Acupuncture…