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Rena Howell Five Element Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Five Element Acupuncture is an ancient and unique form of acupuncture which addresses the whole pers Appointments Required

02/23/2024

Stretching is essential after your acupuncture treatment.

Stretching After Acupuncture or Massage is important. Acupuncture or massage can leave you feeling energized and refreshed. That’s golden. But be mindful of your fresh energy. If you rush out to exercise, you could unravel some of the good your treatments are doing in your body. Instead, use stretching to extend the health benefits you gain from your visit

Avoid exercise for 24 hours after treatments, but don’t melt into your couch. Stretching is essential after your acupuncture, massage, cupping, and other treatments. Your treatments already increase blood flow to muscles—stretching afterward keeps the blood moving and the relaxed yet energized feeling alive.

Stretching benefits more than muscles, too. It engages connective tissue that links muscles, bones, blood vessels, and organs, writes Dr. Helene Langevin, director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. She notes that massage and acupuncture have beneficial tissue-stretching components.

https://ifamilywellness.com/the-importance-of-stretching-after-acupuncture-or-massage/

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02/20/2024

Relief from Headaches

Acupuncture has been used to treat headaches for thousands of years. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can reduce days with migraines and may have lasting effects. With the most common side effects being a sense of euphoria and relaxation, acupuncture is a choice treatment for those seeking a less invasive, drug-free option

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02/07/2024

WHAT YOUR PULSE TELLS YOUR ACUPUNCTURIST ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse palpation—an examination in which a practitioner takes a patient’s pulse—is a key component to diagnosing imbalances and viewing a person’s overall health. Believe it or not, there are twenty-eight different qualities of pulses that can be felt on the wrists. Each quality gives the practitioner different information. The goal of pulse diagnosis is to determine the state of the internal energy and organ systems that allow our bodies to either thrive and function, or weaken and decline. A pulse can indicate the cause of illness, and what steps to take to resolve the situation, as well as the prognosis for recovery.
Different pulse positions on each wrist correspond to different organs in the body. Three fingers (the index, middle and ring finger) are placed over the radial artery of each wrist. Each finger rests on a different part of the pulse—front, middle, and rear. With each position lie three levels—superficial, middle, and deep. The pulses and three positions on the right wrist correspond to the lung and large intestine, stomach and spleen, and the kidney (yang) energies, respectively. The pulses and three positions on the left wrist correspond to the heart and small intestine, liver and gallbladder, and the kidney (yin) energies.
Besides pulse rate, there are four pulse attributes that are equally important in pulse diagnosis—pulse width, length, depth, and quality. All four of these attributes allow the practitioner to diagnose and treat diseases and pathogenic invasions, as well as identify weaknesses, excesses or imbalances.

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12/25/2023

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12/18/2023

Acupuncture is the best gift you could give yourself this busy holiday season. Get some stress relief today by calling
(912) 713-2297 to book an appointment.

10/18/2023

Hi, I’m Rena Howell and welcome to my practice!

I have a masters degree in 5 element acupuncture' and have been in private practice for 22 years.
I was drawn to the ancient five element tradition because of it's belief that the emotions and spirit are just as important to healing as the body.
I work in partnership with my clients, supporting them in living the full expression of who they are.I love to see my clients experiencing new joy and ease ( including relief from pain and stress) , bringing them home to themselves.
Each treatment is unique to each client each time, tailored to address the core of what is going on with them in general and on that day.
I only treat one person at at time so I can fully support the client I'm seeing.

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(912) 713-2297

10/03/2023

While there are many ways to manage stress and anxiety, people are increasingly turning to acupuncture to calm frayed nerves.

"Acupuncture stimulates the body's natural feel-good hormones and reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol," says Mathew Kulas, MA, RAc, an acupuncturist at Henry Ford Health. Studies show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for anxiety, with fewer side effects than medications

09/15/2023

What Is Facial Acupuncture?

Facial acupuncture is a skin treatment that involves inserting tiny sterile needles into specific parts of the face to improve blood flow and circulation. Sandra Chiu shares that facial cosmetic acupuncture can treat fine lines and wrinkles, jowl sagging and a heavy lower face, a dull complexion, volume loss, dark under-eye circles, and puffiness.

08/17/2023

Acupuncture and Acupoints for Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Geesung Kim et al. Am J Chin Med. 2023. Abstract

Acupuncture has been used as a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of numerous diseases and symptoms for thousands of years, and low back pain has been studied and treated the most in acupuncture clinics. Traditional theory strongly suggests that the selection of acupoints will influence their clinical effects and combinations (e.g., the clinical effects of a particular acupoint or combination on reducing pain), but this idea was not considered in earlier systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We performed a systematic review, meta-analysis, and network analysis to evaluate the magnitude of the effects of acupoints used to treat low back pain in randomized controlled clinical trials. We found that acupuncture significantly reduced pain in patients with low back pain compared with the control group. The most frequently prescribed acupoints were BL23, GV3, BL20, BL40, and BL25, whereas the acupoints with the highest average effect size scores were BL20, GV3, GB30, GB34, and BL25. Further, the combinations of BL23-BL40, BL23-B25, and BL23-BL60 were the most frequently prescribed, while BL23-GV3, BL40-GV4, and BL23-BL25 showed the largest average effect size. By calculating clinical outcomes based on average effect sizes, we found that the most popular acupoints might not always be associated with the best results. Although a more thorough investigation is necessary to determine the clinical effects of each acupoint and combination on patients, we suggest that our approach may offer a fresh perspective that will be useful for future research.

08/16/2023

5 Acupressure Points for Gas and Bloating

1. Zusanli (ST36)
Zusanli, also known as ST36, is located on the stomach meridian and is thought to influence:
* upper abdominal organs
* parasympathetic nervous system
* master energy
Point location: Roughly 3 inches below the kneecap, about 1 inch toward the outer edge.

2. Sanyinjiao (SP6)
Sanyinjiao, also known as SP6, is located on the spleen meridian and is believed to influence:
* lower abdominal organs
* parasympathetic nervous system
Point location: Roughly 3 inches above the bone of the inner ankle.

3. Qihai (CV6)
Qihai, also known as CV6, is located on the conception vessel meridian and is thought to influence:
* lower abdominal organs
* overall energy
Point location: Roughly 1 1/2 inches below the navel.

4.Zhongwan (CV12)
Zhongwan, also known as CV12, is also located on the conception vessel meridian and is believed to influence:
* upper abdominal organs
* yang organs, including the bladder and gallbladder
Point location: Roughly 4 inches above the navel.

5. Weishu (BL21)
Weishu, also known as BL21, is located on the bladder meridian and is thought to influence:
* abdominal pain
* gastrointestinal disorders
Point location: Roughly 6 inches above the small of the back and 1 1/2 inches outward on either side of the spine.

To massage any of the points:
1. Place one to two fingers on the point.
2. Move fingers in a circular motion using gentle, firm pressure.
3. Massage for 2–3 minutes and repeat on the other leg.

08/14/2023

When should acupuncture fertility treatment begin?
Acupuncture is similar to physical therapy in that it is a process-oriented method of medical intervention. It is better to do more than less. Patients are commonly treated for three to four months before progressing to insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), or donor-egg transfer. This pacing of treatment seems to have a therapeutic effect.
In a study by Stener-Victorin et al from the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fertility Centre, Scandinavia and the University of Gothenburg, women are encouraged to receive acupuncture treatments pre and post embryo transfer.
Clinical observations from the Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness suggest that the most effective fertility treatments involve a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional medicine. However, conception occasionally occurs when acupuncture and herbal medicines are used without traditional medical interventions.

When should I stop?
Typically most miscarriages occur within the first 3 months of pregnancy. Consequently, treatment of patients may often last through week twelve to help prevent miscarriage.

Are the acupuncture points different after an insemination, IVF, or donor-egg transfer than before?
Acupuncturists should not place needles in the abdominopelvic area after insemination or transfer. There are 6 contraindicated acupuncture points which should be avoided when the patient is pregnant or pregnancy is suspected. These include Gallbladder 21, Stomach 12, Large Intestine 4, Spleen 6, Bladder 60, Bladder 67 and any points on the lower abdomen.

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216 E 41st Street
Savannah, GA
31401

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Monday	8am - 2pm
Tuesday	8am - 2pm
Wednesday	8am - 2pm
Thursday	8am - 2pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

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+19127132297

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http://www.renahowellacupuncture.com/

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