A Preview of my Conversation with Mel Hopper Koppelman: Find out what Evidence Based Acupuncture Means

Mel Hopper Koppelman is an acupuncturist, who is well known for deep diving into both acupuncture and Western medical research. As the Director of Evidence Based Acupuncture, she is helping create a valuable resource for acupuncturists and patients worldwide. In this...
Research Shows Acupuncture Can Reduce Menstrual Pain

Research Shows Acupuncture Can Reduce Menstrual Pain

A July, 2017, study tested acupuncture as a treatment for women suffering from menstrual pain. Researchers found that over 50% of the women in the study reported a 50% reduction in pain symptoms, furthermore the success was maintained at the one year mark. This...
Acupuncture Offers Long Term Pain Relief For Migraine Sufferers

Acupuncture Offers Long Term Pain Relief For Migraine Sufferers

A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows long term pain relief for migraine sufferers. This study had 249 participants who regularly suffered migraines without aura. They were divided into 3 groups: *true acupuncture...

Super Bowl Fans: 9 NFL Players Who Use Acupuncture

The 2017 Super Bowl has many fans celebrating “their” team winning, exciting plays, crazy new commercials and how much beer can be consumed on one Sunday afternoon. I admit, I don’t really get it, but the one thing about football that I do understand is that it is a...

Baseball Players Use Acupuncture Too!

Here in Chicago, we are all hoping the Cubs will win the World Series. Therefore I thought a post about baseball players who have successfully used acupuncture was quite timely. Who are some of the brilliant players who know that acupuncture is a fantastic addition to...
Olympic Medal Winner`s Secret Weapon – Acupuncture

Olympic Medal Winner`s Secret Weapon – Acupuncture

The Summer Olympics are fast approaching! So I wanted to revisit some of the wise athletes who have incorporated acupuncture into their training and recovery. One of my favorites is Bronze medal winner Dee Dee Trotter. A great athlete who brought her acupuncturist to...