by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 26, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture in Novels, Chinese Medicine, Health
Have you read NY Times best selling author (and doctor) Michael Palmer’s book, “The Second Opinion?” I haven’t but now that I know an acupuncturist plays a pivotal role I might ;).In an intriguing novel about health care deceit, a dedicated young doctor brings...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 19, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Neck Pain, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Computer Health Problems, Cupping, Cupping For Pain Relief, Pain Relief
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about how acupuncture can help computer users who suffer from the common problem of carpal tunnel syndrome. Well, unfortunately carpal tunnel is not the only complaint that results from sitting in front of a computer all day so,...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 12, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Strokes, Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury, Acupuncture Research, Chinese Medicine
Here is a brand new finding for acupuncture and the brain! A Chinese study has reported that acupuncture has been effective in regenerating nerves in the brain following a stroke due to cerebral ischemia (restricted blood flow to the brain). Acupuncture was able...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 5, 2012 | Chinese Medicine, Heart Health, Pulse Diagnosis, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine is unlike other forms of pulse-taking. You have certainly had the experience of going into your doctor’s office and having your heart/pulse rate checked. If the rate, which is normally between 60-90 beats per minute, was...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Mar 1, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Fertility, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture Research, Chinese Medicine, Fertility, Pain Relief
Many people think about coming into my Chicago acupuncture practice just to get an acupuncture treatment. Very often, that is the answer. Sometimes, it is half the answer. Acupuncture has been found to be very useful when used in conjunction with other...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 27, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Fertility, Acupuncture and PCOS, Acupuncture and PMS, Acupuncture Research, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and The Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Cycle, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
For many women who suffer with menstrual problems and/or PCOS, you may have already discovered the benefits of acupuncture. But, why does acupuncture work? Now, a new study has found that acupuncture normalizes estrogen activity, decreases androgens, and influences...
