In the largest study on acupuncture and cancer patients to date, researchers found that two types of acupuncture significantly reduced survivors’ chronic pain. This 3-year clinical trial looked at electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture compared to “traditional care” which included pain medications including opioids and over-the-counter drugs. With the opioid crisis gaining widespread attention in recent years, it’s easy to understand why patients want an alternative solution to the various side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Read moreSummer Eating
Summer is here! Over the last few months as the daylight hours have slowly increased, you may have noticed a change in your circadian rhythm, eating habits and energy levels. Traditional Chinese Medicine codifies these natural seasonal changes into a system to help us live our happiest, healthiest lives. In TCM, summer is a yang season full of energy and abundance.
Read moreAcupuncture & Menopause
While a completely normal experience for most women, menopause can sometimes feel like a disease accompanied by myriad undesirable symptoms. Menopause symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, several studies have shown that acupuncture may offer relief from some of the most common menopausal symptoms.
Read moreSpring Eating
Few things feel better than the first signs of Spring! After the long, cold, isolating winter we’re overjoyed to see those classic harbingers of spring: birds chirping, green buds sprouting, daffodils blooming, and longer daylight hours. This post continues our series on seasonal eating and living with Traditional Chinese Medicine, preparing us for spring!
Read moreRepetitive Stress Injuries and Technology
By this point in our technological development, we’ve learned a lot about healthy ergonomics for computer and phone usage, but cell phones, tablets, and even laptops? Not so much. These technologies are still new, and represent the new frontier of repetitive stress injuries due to technology. A Repetitive Stress Injury, or RSI, is caused by repeated movements which ultimately damage tendons, nerves and soft tissues. Pain in the thumb, forearm, wrist, and elbow can all be caused by using technology and the frequency at which we’re using it.
Read moreAsk an Acupuncturist: Moxibustion
When you think of acupuncture, most likely you think of needles, however acupuncture treatment may incorporate a variety of modalities known to Traditional Chinese Medicine such as cupping, scraping (gua sha), herbal supplements, and moxibustion. As part of our “Ask a Provider” series, this month we spoke with our acupuncturist, Suzanne Chi, to learn a little bit more about moxibustion and it’s role in acupuncture treatment.
Read moreStyles of Acupuncture
Did you know that there are many different acupuncture styles and techniques? How acupuncture evolved in different regions of Asia reflects the culture and history of each region. Acupuncture’s beginnings are traced back to ancient China. Chinese practitioners brought the treatments to the surrounding countries where techniques were adapted and evolved based on the political and cultural events in the country.
Read moreWinter Eating
Continuing our series about seasonal living and eating guided by Traditional Chinese Medicine, here’s what to keep in mind during the winter season.
Read moreDance Medicine
A huge value that Equilibrium can provide for dancers is the opportunity to be treated in tandem by both Dr. Cydney and Suzanne. Bringing greater cohesiveness to the overall health of each dancer and patient. A huge value that Equilibrium can provide for dancers is the opportunity to be treated in tandem by both Dr. Cydney and Suzanne. Though they may focus on different symptoms and treatment approaches, they work closely on shared cases, bringing greater cohesiveness to the overall health of each dancer and patient.
Read moreConcussion
Sports-related concussion has gained widespread interest and media attention in recent years due to the potential dangers and long-term consequences. There remains a great deal of uncertainty surrounding these injuries, but it is important to take them seriously. Because concussion often involves direct force applied to the head and/or neck, it is a condition that chiropractors commonly see. Chiropractors can be instrumental to initial detection and diagnosis of concussion, leading patients to take the proper cautionary steps and get treatment they need.
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