A normal full term pregnancy can be between 38 and 42 weeks. Generally speaking, in the western medical world, 7-10 days past the 40 week due date is when induction is ... Read More
Acupuncture for Meniscus Tear
Meniscal tears are among the most commonly reported of knee injuries. There are two menisci, one for the outside and one for the inside of the knee. Often they are ... Read More
Tai Chi Strengthens Immune System
It is a scientific fact that as people age, the immune system weakens. Researchers at the University of Arkansas found that T lymphocytes in older mice die sooner than in ... Read More
Acupuncture for Sciatica during Pregnancy
Acupuncture can help for sciatica during pregnancy. This condition can be quite common in the last few months of pregnancy. There can be a number of factors involved ... Read More
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Varicose Veins
Up to 30% of people can be affected by varicose veins which is where the veins have become large, swollen and twisted. The most common place for them to appear is on the ... Read More
Acupuncture for Prolapse
When organs of the body “prolapse”, it literally means they fall out of their correct place where they should be positioned in the body. Organs that commonly become ... Read More
Acupuncture for Visceral Hypersensitivity
Visceral hypersensitivity is another one of these vague western medical terms that puts a bunch of symptoms together so it can be labelled and then satisfy patients when ... Read More
Acupuncture for Prepatellar Bursitis
Another common name for prepatellar bursitis is “House maid’s knee”. In the knee there is a bursa which is fluid-filled sac that acts as a shock absorber between the ... Read More
Acupuncture for Pregnancy Pain
Pelvic pain during different stages of pregnancy is common and it is important to work in with your mid wife and doctor to rule out problems like ovarian cysts and ... Read More