Acupuncture Can Help Treat Insomnia Anyone who has ever had a restless night in bed, spent hours looking at the clock or counting sheep, can legitimately complain of insomnia. Sometimes it happens for obvious reasons, and other times we’re at a loss to explain why. According to the theory of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, an…

Self Acupressure for Pain Relief These simple and effective methods of acupressure can be safely used to alleviate chronic pain. As always, when engaging in self-acupressure, find a comfortable position before beginning. Take a minute or two for focused deep breathing to ease into a peaceful state. Alleviate Chronic Pain Through Acupressure in Waukesha Head…

Study Shows Acupuncture Effective For Osteoarthritis Relief Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage, which cushions and protects the joints, to slowly erode away. This increases friction every time the joints are used, roughing up the cartilage, and could eventually lead to bone touching bone. The cartilage at the end of a…

Meta Analysis Finds Acupuncture Effective for Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptom Relief The medical journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine published a study entitled “Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associated Mechanisms: A Systemic Review,” in April of 2018. This scientific review highlights the benefits of using acupuncture to address symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis…

Managing Your Arthritis Flareups Many are familiar with the term arthritis in Waukesha, which may conjure up images of twisted, knobby fingers or achy knees, but did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis? Learn how acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can address the specific types of arthritis known to induce flare-ups, which…

Study Finds Acupuncture Effective for Systemic Lupus Pain Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for pain caused by systemic erythematosus lupus (SLE). These positive results were shown in the 2008 study ‘Acupuncture for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A pilot study RCT feasibility and safety study’ published in Lupus which assessed the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture…