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Almost everyone will suffer from foot pain at some point in their lives. There are a wide variety of causes, including arthritis, plantar fasciitis, trauma or strain. No matter the cause, the typical treatment for foot pain is over-the-counter pain relievers that do little to get to the root of the problem.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been effectively treating foot pain naturally for centuries with herbal and acupuncture modalities. Below we walk through the basics of acupuncture and herbal supplements, and how these two TCM modalities can treat foot pain.

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Foot pain gets in the way of normal day-to-day activities, inhibits exercise, and even prevents a good night’s sleep. Many people are on their feet for hours at a time, so it’s no wonder our feet sometimes need some TLC.

One of the best things you can do for your feet are self-massages. Massage is well known to provide relaxation, but it also eases soreness and tension, decreases joint stiffness, and improves circulation. Specifically for feet, massages can prevent long-lasting foot problems like plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis.Read more

When you suffer from a headache or series of headaches, the common Western medicine treatment is over-the-counter medications and some basic lifestyle changes. These treatments, however, are often short-term and are not the most natural ways to treat your body.Read more

Nothing is worse than a headache that prevents you from thinking clearly and carrying on with your day. Some headaches can easily be cured with a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), while others require you to sit in a low-light room and simply wait it out.Read more

It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies every single year. Seasonal allergies are often the result of pollen in the air that causes an allergic reaction in the body. The immune system proceeds to attack those foreign bodies by releasing histamines which creates those allergy symptoms we despise, including congestion, headaches, sinus pressure, and watery eyes.Read more

Just like that, Spring is here and so is its unwelcome companion, allergies. While some are affected by allergies year-round, many adults suffer from allergies throughout Spring and early summer as all that fresh pollen wreaks havoc on our immune systems. This pollen triggers an allergic reaction, causing sneezing, congestion, headaches, itchy nose, watery eyes and even a sore throat.Read more

Upon the first sign of low back pain, it’s not uncommon to immediately turn to a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen. You get immediate relief, can carry on with your day, and if you are lucky, the pain will not return. If and when the pain returns, it is important you figure out the cause and how best to treat the pain.Read more

Whether chronic or due to a sudden muscle strain, low back pain can be debilitating and inhibit your day-to-day life. There are countless treatment methods that many swear by, and one natural treatment method we recommend considering is acupuncture. Below we walk you through the basics of acupuncture how it can help alleviate low back pain.Read more

When thinking of massage for arthritis, many who actually suffer from arthritis just imagine pain. Pressure tends to hurt joints that are already inflamed, so massage seems like the last thing to do. Though this may be the case during an arthritic flareup, massage can be a beneficial therapy for those suffering from osteoarthritis, gout, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading for more information. Read more

Arthritis can be painful and even debilitating at times, and unfortunately there is no cure. While many medications can help alleviate pain, swelling and stiffness, there are tons of foods that either exacerbate these symptoms or help to alleviate them. Below are four foods that you should avoid and four foods that you should incorporate into your diet more often if you have arthritis.Read more