by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Menstrual Irregularities
A new study finds acupuncture effective for relieving menstrual pain. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, periodic pelvic pain associated with dysmenorrhea is related to several differential diagnoses including cold stasis in the lower abdomen. In...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Depression, Tension and Stress
Researchers have discovered that acupuncture successfully relieves the adverse effects of antidepressant medications on sex drive and function. Men showed overall improvement in sexual function across a broad spectrum of health concerns. Acupuncture also enhanced...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Conditions and Symptoms, Menopause
New research demonstrates that acupuncture is an effective treatment for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors. The research demonstrates that acupuncture reduces both the frequency and intensity of hot flashes while at the same time improving the overall quality of...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Thrive Acupuncture Boyertown
A recent study confirms that Qi Gong helps to reduce cases of high blood pressure in patients with pre-hypertension and mild hypertension. Qi Gong is a type of Chinese movement art used to heal the body. Qi Gong encompasses many styles and forms within each style,...
by Kevin Berger, DAOM | Aug 8, 2013 | Cerebral Palsy, Conditions and Symptoms
New research reveals that adding acupuncture treatments to conventional rehabilitative training significantly improves the efficacy of treatment for children with cerebral palsy. A special approach to the acupuncture treatment involved the application of the...
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