by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 16, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Dementia, Acupuncture Improves Memory, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Medicine
Two recent studies using acupuncture showed positive results for patients suffering from vascular dementia. The research showed that acupuncture improved their cognitive function and social behavior. In one study, the researchers found that acupuncture helped prevent...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 12, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and The Military, Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury, Acupuncture Research, Battlefield Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Holidays, Veterans
Some people may still think of acupuncture as Voodoo but not our armed forces! Over the last few years the use of acupuncture has become increasingly popular, including an endorsement from the Army’s surgeon general, Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker. He has become a powerful...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 5, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Breast Cancer, Acupuncture and Cancer, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cancer Prevention/Treatment, Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective at managing chemo-related fatigue and improving the quality of life for patients. On October 29th, the Journal of Clinical Oncology posted the results of a new study completed in the United Kingdom. This research found that...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 24, 2012 | Acupuncture, AOM Day, Chinese Medicine, Health, Holidays
Happy Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day!!!!
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 17, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Breast Cancer, Acupuncture and Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cancer Prevention/Treatment, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Cancer, Pain Relief
This week NBC’s Nightly News with Brian Willliams featured a report by Dr. Nancy Snyderman about the benefits of alternative therapies, including acupuncture, for cancer patients. Some highlights from the story are; “A 2010 University of Pennsylvania...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 15, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture History, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine History, Yin and Yang
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is rooted in an 8000 year old Taoist philosophy that focuses on our relationship with nature and the universe. This idea reflects the classical Chinese belief that human beings have an intimate connection with their environment. The...