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Auto Injuries
Whiplash injury is the most common injury suffered from a motor vehicle accident. Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue of the neck, also referred to as neck sprain or neck strain. It is often caused by a sudden forceful movement of the neck, but with no direct contact to the neck. It may include injury to the joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots. Acupuncture is one possible treatment for this type of injury. Hyperextension of the neck upon impact results in a number of capillaries and tissue fibres being broken,...
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Several different lung conditions are commonly diagnosed as asthma by MDs . But acupuncturists see asthma in a different light. To an acupuncturist, asthma could be any combination of the following syndromes: Spleen Deficiency Asthma creating dampness in the lung Liver Heat Asthma which scorches the lung Lung Qi Deficiency Asthma and consequent lung weakness Kidney Qi Deficiency Asthma which leave the lungs unable to grasp the qi. ACUPUNCTURE TECHNIQUE: Acupuncture treatment will vary depending on the traditional Chinese diagnosis, and...
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Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected. For most people arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of arthritis. Joints naturally degenerate over time. Fortunately, arthritis can often be managed Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. What is Arthritis? Arthritis...
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At one time or another, all of us experience stress. These feelings are a healthy response to events in our lives that may feel beyond our control. When we are healthy and the stress is short-lived, we are usually able to recover without too much wear and tear to our overall health. However, when the stress is extreme, or if it lasts a long time, our emotional health and ultimately, our physical health begin to suffer. Our bodies are hardwired to help us react to stressful events. At the first sign of a threat, whether real or...
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Acupuncture and Seasonal Allergies Symptoms of running nose, sneezing, and watery itchy eyes that recur during specific parts of the year (especially Spring and Fall) are a cause of much suffering of a large segment of the U.S. population. Millions of dollars are spent on medications and the allergy shots for the treatment of seasonal allergies. Western medicine views seasonal allergies as a form of immediate hypersensitivity reaction which occurs when anti-bodies produced by lymphocytes interact with airborne particles such as pollen....
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Acupuncture Seminar When: December 15th at 7:oo pm Where: Thrive Acupuncture Center What: An introduction to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Also, we will be introducing our latest and greatest Massage Therapist. Why: You’ll learn a lot of of great and useful information that you can incorporate in your daily life. Also, you will receive a discount on your next massage appointment!!
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Events, News and Specials!!! Holiday Gift Certificates are available! Give the greatest gift of all…health and well-being! We have gift certificates for Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, stop smoking packages, weight loss packages and nutritional counseling. Stop in and pick yours up today!
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Receive a Free Consultation with Kevin Berger Dipl. OM. L.Ac. at Thrive Acupuncture Center in Boyertown, PA. Offer expires 5/01/2011
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