Heal Depression/Anxiety
Feeling any of the following? -Anger? -Irritability? -Frustration? -Feel stuck emotionally? -Depression? In Chinese medicine, these symptoms are referred to as Liver qi stagnation. One acupuncture point I use for a great deal of my patients is LIV-3 Taichong, and it is arguably one of the most important points of the Liver channel. It has an extensive range of actions, and may be used for both excess (pain felt in the body: back of scalp/Occiput where hairline meets back of
Acupuncture is worth a try for chronic pain
Chronic pain in the muscles and joints can make life miserable. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate exercises can often ease the pain. But when they don’t, acupuncture is an option with a good track record that’s worth considering. Over the years there has been substantial debate about whether acupuncture really works for chronic pain. Research from an international team of experts adds to the evidence that i
