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It is estimated that about 30 million Americans suffer from sinusitis, more commonly known as a sinus infection. Sinus infections are usually the result of a cold, a sudden change in weather conditions, or an allergic reaction. The resulting condition, sinusitis, is a swelling of the mucous membranes and increases production of mucus which causes all those unwanted symptoms, including congestion, pressure, pain, and even a lost sense of taste.Read more

About one in eight couples in the United States has experienced infertility, the cause of which varies from couple to couple. There are a few common causes of infertility, some of which acupuncture can treat directly.Read more

Menstrual cramping, also called dysmenorrhea, is pain that occurs before and during menstruation. Some women suffer from mild discomfort while others report debilitating pain and must rely on pain medication to carry on with their day-to-day lives.

The most common response to painful period cramping is pain medication, but there are alternative treatment methods that are completely natural and can reduce the intensity of menstrual cramping and even the length of time the pain is experienced. One of these methods is acupuncture.Read more

Symptoms caused by arthritis are anything but pleasant. From waking up with stiff joints in the morning to having trouble walking short distances, arthritis can have a negative effect on almost every physical activity. There are plenty of medications that help with these symptoms and aim to slow the progression, but sometimes they are not enough.Read more

When thinking about how to lose weight, dieting and physical activity are the two things that come to mind. There are a handful of other weight loss methods available, ranging from completely natural to very unhealthy and possibly harmful. At our practice, we focus heavily on the most natural ways to treat your body, and patients always find it surprising that acupuncture and chiropractic care can help you lose weight. Read more

Many are hesitant about acupuncture because they are scared of the needles or they aren’t sure the health benefits are real. Not only does the research show that acupuncture makes positive changes to how the body functions, but many people with chronic conditions rely on regular acupuncture sessions for relief, including fibromyalgia.Read more

Scoliosis is the curvature of the spine and the cause is often unknown. The spinal curve usually takes the shape of a “C” or “S” and can cause the person to stand and walk off-balance and have uneven shoulders and hips. Mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse and for pain management. From a Western medical perspective, more serious cases of scoliosis might need to wear a brace long-term or have surgery.Read more

If you have ever dealt with PMS, you know it makes your unpleasant time-of-the-month a whole lot worse. Whether you bloat and cramp or have mood swings and crave every type of food, there are some natural remedies to help make those days a little less miserable. Below are some of the best natural remedies for relieving common PMS symptoms.

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A muscle strain can be a simple overstretched muscle or tendon, or the result of a partial or complete muscle tear. Strains are often caused by overstretching, twisting, pulling, and overusing muscles. Symptoms include limited motion, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, swelling, cramping, or inflammation, and usually some loss of muscle function.

Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot condition that causes inflammation and pain in the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes. If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become a chronic condition and put strain on other parts of your body.

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