Post-traumatic stress disorder, as the name implies, is a type of stress or anxiety disorder that develops after a severe and terrifying event or ordeal has taken place in a person’s life. Sometimes abbreviated to PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder is often suffered by those who find themselves in a war zone and develop an array of anxiety and stress induced symptoms afterwards. These include such things as sleep disturbances, depression, irritability, irrational fears, uncontrollable anger and recurring nightmares.

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Acupuncture treatment for osteoarthritis is a great alternative therapy that should be used on a long-term basis. Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine as well as electro-acupuncture have been shown to bring relief from pain and discomfort for those who suffer from this progressive disease. Acupuncture is beneficial in terms of reducing pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. (more…)

Both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have been successfully used for many years to treat the uncomfortable symptoms that are connected to premenstrual syndrome  (PMS) such as abdominal cramps, bloating, headaches, back pain and fatigue. It generally takes at least three menstrual periods or more in a row to regulate the cycle but many women begin to notice an improvement after only a month of treatment. (more…)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which has been around for thousands of years is gaining impact in the western world as evidence shows that it can be of benefit to those suffering from cancer. Both acupuncture and Chinese herbs have been shown to lessen many of the unfortunate side effects of both radiation and chemotherapy. (more…)