Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
Depression is a disorder that is characterized by feelings of sadness and a general lack of interest and/or pleasure towards everyday experiences. People who are diagnosed with depression often describe changes in sleep patterns, changes in appetite and negative thoughts. Depression is generally treated with medication and/or talk therapy. However, many patients have continued bouts […]
The Use of Acupuncture in Treating Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterized as having both non-motor and motor disorders. The use of acupuncture in treating PD can yield significant improvement in symptoms over the course of only 5-6 treatments. Patients often experience improved balance, less rigidity and more overall energy. Other symptoms such as pain, body aches and […]
Theory and Practice of Pulse-regulating Technique from Ling Shu (Abstract)
Acupuncture Spirit is a pulse-regulating technique from Ling Shu theory of “acupuncture is all about regulating Qi”. Before needling, doctors have to feel the pulse first, then do the treatment according to the Qi’s condition.” The purpose of this technique is to change the patients pulse according to practitioner’s needs. Therefore it achieves the result […]