Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs - EBOM Clinic at Lincoln

11/28/2022

Tai chi can also be used to treat neuropathy symptoms.

11/24/2022

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11/21/2022

TCM practitioners believe that fibromyalgia is caused by emotional upsets in the liver and overall health. It causes the energy to stagnate, which can lead to blood stasis.

11/18/2022

A tip for choosing a provider to either enhance or replace your current treatment, you should look for a treatment that specializes in TCM and ask about the experience and education level of the acupuncturist.

11/14/2022

Holistic medicine can be beneficial for a plethora of ailments. When conducted by a well-experienced provider, holistic medicine can be the perfect remedy to treat uncomfortable insomnia symptoms, hormone imbalance, and even cancer therapy.

11/11/2022

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11/07/2022

Herbal medicine is another form of TCM. A typical combination used to treat neuropathy Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction (HGWD), a mixture of Astragali Radix, Cinnamomi Ramulus, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Jujubae Fructus.

11/04/2022

Foot pain affects many people, especially those who stand or walk for multiple hours each day. The inflammation of the fascia in the sole of our feet is called Plantar Fasciitis, which can cause debilitating pain from the moment one wakes up. Using acupuncture, that pain can be treated.

The word Plantar is a word used by medical professionals to describe the sole of the foot. This is the bottom of your foot from the heel to the toe (the area that hurts if you accidentally step on something sharp.) Fasciitis is a bit more complicated to explain, but it is a thin connective tissue th...

11/04/2022

Tiny needles are inserted into specific meridians to increase the flow of qi. This can help with chronic pain and improve nerve function.

10/31/2022

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10/27/2022

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body, responsible for moving your legs and feet and makes you feel the sensations in these areas. When pinched or inflamed, this nerve can lead to pain along its entire length. To treat the pain associated with Sciatica, some try acupuncture! Learn how TCM can help relieve Sciatica-related pain on our blog.

The human body is full of nerves. These nerves connect our brains to every function that we do. Different types of nerves help you to feel sensations and to move muscles. Since you are reading this blog, you may be familiar with the sciatic nerve.

10/26/2022

It is the energy inherited from one's parents, as well as the energy that is acquired in one's daily life.

10/24/2022

Acupuncture points stimulate the central nervous system. This releases chemicals into the muscle to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional health.

10/21/2022

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10/19/2022

Mental and bodily fatigue are one of the most common side effects for those receiving cancer therapy. When patients experience cancer-related fatigue, they may be more inclined to try a holistic medicine approach such as acupuncture to aid in natural healing and balance, as opposed to methods that could induce further adverse effects.

In the year 2022, there will be an estimated 1,918,030 cancer cases reported in the United States alone. Worldwide, cancer diagnoses will reach as far as 10 million people each year. Complications that accompany cancer therapies can often be frustrating and extremely uncomfortable for patients. Chem...

10/17/2022

A typical instruction might be to take herbs 2-3 times per day for a few days, several weeks, or even months, depending on the condition.

10/14/2022

Massage therapy has been an essential component of traditional and contemporary Chinese Medicine to treat a variety of diseases.

10/07/2022

You have the ability to transform your surroundings. The mind-body connection is essential to harness that positive energy to nourish yourself and your environment.

10/07/2022

The benefits acupuncture has on chronic pain are astounding. Here are just a few of the many symptoms acupuncture can treat.

10/03/2022

When the needle is inserted, one may feel slight pain. After some time, the patient may feel some numbness or an electrical sensation either around the needle or traveling up or down the energy pathway. Because the purpose of acupuncture is to balance your body, there are no long-term adverse side effects.

09/30/2022

Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. It mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing.

09/28/2022

Are you one of the 60 million Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies? Using Chinese Traditional Medicine techniques, you can help remedy your allergies.

Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as seasonal allergies, affect as many as 60 million Americans each year. With symptoms that include itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, congestion, fatigue, and throat irritation, seasonal allergies can range from mildly uncomfortable to life altering.

09/26/2022

The mind-body connection allows you to have a greater awareness of yourself and to achieve meaning through your actions.

09/23/2022

The number of treatments depends upon your complaint's duration, severity, and nature. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition, or a series of five to ten treatments may resolve many chronic problems. Some conditions may require more treatments over time, as well as Chinese herbs and dietary changes.

09/22/2022

Fibromyalgia, which affects approximately 4 million adults in the U.S., is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain as well as mood, sleep, and memory issues and fatigue. While there is currently no cure for fibromyalgia, there are various options to treat the symptoms. Acupuncture, or the insertion of very thin needles into the body on certain points that correspond with meridians, has long been known to improve the flow of energy in the body and treat conditions that cause pain and fatigue. Learn how acupuncture can specifically help treat fibromyalgia on our blog!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners believe that fibromyalgia is caused mainly by emotional upsets that affect the health of the liver as well as stagnation of energy activity that leads to blood stasis. Some TCM practitioners also believe that overexposure to extreme temperatures, lack...

09/19/2022

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09/16/2022

You might be surprised to learn that acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. According to some reports, the first documentation of acupuncture was in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, published around 100 BC.

09/14/2022

While the number is believed to be much higher, an estimated 39 million Americans suffer from migraines every year. To treat these extreme headaches, people turn to over-the-counter pain relief as well as prescription medications. Those who want to seek out more natural treatments for their migraines can turn to acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments.

A common and often debilitating health condition, migraines affect an estimated 39 million Americans though many believe the number to be much higher as many of those experiencing migraines never seek out medical treatment. Though anyone can be affected by migraines, they are more common in women, t...

09/12/2022

The intention is to warm and invigorate the flow of Qi in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences.