Abingdon Acupuncture

02/03/2025

Research has shown that acupuncture can help with neuropathy which is caused from diabetes or chemotherapy. Please visit our website, drdonthompson.com, to learn more.

04/29/2024

How about a warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast?

Let’s be honest: Standard oatmeal can be a little boring. However, if you had some select ingredients to up the flavor, and then bake it? Wow! The texture and flavor will make you want to put this on repeat.

04/28/2024

With the constant movement of the world inside of and around us accessing a sense of inner peace can feel quite far away.

Life is constantly in motion. Quite literally we are moving at roughly 1,000 mph as we spin through the universe. When we zoom in even closer we see that our individual lives are always in flux, moving from task to task, thought to thought, emotion to emotion. The range of what we experience each da...

04/27/2024

These three practices can all help you get into bed with a calmer mind. Try them all out and see which one works best for you.

Sound familiar?

04/26/2024

Quick! What’s the most important nutrient that you need to consume several times each day? If you guessed protein, Vitamin C or calcium, you’d be wrong. https://acupuncturetwincities.com/2021/04/the-forgotten-nutrient/

04/26/2024

Light therapy is often used by people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to improve their symptoms, but researchers are also exploring phototherapy as a non-invasive treatment for dementia.

Researchers have found evidence that light therapy may reduce certain dementia symptoms.

04/25/2024

While it’s normal to experience some indigestion or heartburn from time to time, experiencing these symptoms chronically could mean something more.

In this article we'l discuss GERD, its symptoms, long-term side effects of acid reflux medication, and treatment options. Learn more here!

04/24/2024

Open-mindedness is the willingness to entertain new thoughts, consider different perspectives, and appreciate diverse opinions.

It is essential to keep an open mind to new ideas in a world of advancements in technology, increasingly globalized society, and constant new information.

04/24/2024

E. coli is a large and diverse group of bacteria present in the environment, food, and the intestines of people and animals. While most strains are harmless, some can cause illnesses such as UTIs, pneumonia, and others.

A recent study suggests that the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli), commonly found in undercooked meat, may be responsible for hundreds of thousands of urinar

04/23/2024

Acupuncture is effective for regulating levels of inflammatory cytokines and relieving discomfort and pain in patients with cervicogenic headaches.

Acupuncture headache relief confirmed with biomarkers.

04/22/2024

Improving patients’ gut bacteria continues to prove to be an important consideration in neuroscience, diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention. It’s even important in tackling obesity, and that’s not all.

Turns out, the right balance of gut bacteria — not drugs — could treat all types of conditions.

04/22/2024

The inflammation response is built into the human body, and it is a good thing when it acts as an acute response to foreign invaders or injury. On the other hand, chronic inflammation is not good can lead to obesity, disease, and early death.

Inflammation is not something that you can see. However, it is skilled at silently destroying your body and leaving you battling some of the worst health