Join us on Tuesday November 1st 6-8:30 PM Providence Hospital 16001 W. Nine Mile Road at Greenfield Please join us for a free and informative birthing fair! Designed for new parents and expecting couples. Many great people will be present to meet and speak with. A great … [Read more...] about Create Your Village – Tuesday November 1st 2011
How to Stay Well: An Emotional Perspective
Acupuncture is one of the best forms of preventative medicine available today. The goal of acupuncture is to maintain balance within the energy channels so that disease will not present itself. Maintaining balance ensures that there is not too much (an excess) of energy in one channel and a lack … [Read more...] about How to Stay Well: An Emotional Perspective
Research Gives Insight Into How Acupuncture May Relieve Pain by NCCAM
Research Gives Insight Into How Acupuncture May Relieve Pain Acupuncture—an ancient healing practice that has shown promise in treating chronic pain—typically involves a period of active needle stimulation, followed by a longer period of rest. It appears that the analgesic (pain-relieving) effects … [Read more...] about Research Gives Insight Into How Acupuncture May Relieve Pain by NCCAM
Meditation for a baby in a breech presentation
For so many women, pregnancy is filled with preparing for birth. Taking classes, reading books, and practicing relaxation techniques are just a few of the many things that keep a pregnant woman busy. So for an expectant mom to hear that her baby is in a breech presentation, it can be very … [Read more...] about Meditation for a baby in a breech presentation
Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labor
Here is exciting new research that proves acupunctures efficacy in reducing labor pain. This study “included 13 trials with data reporting on 1,986 women. Less intense pain was found from acupuncture compared with no intervention. One trial increased satisfaction with pain relief compared with … [Read more...] about Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labor
Chinese Medicine 101: What is it?
The practice of traditional Chinese medicine (CM) is very complex. People often ask “how does acupuncture work?” or “what types of conditions can acupuncture treat?” The answers to such questions are much more involved than a simple list of ailments. Simply put, and CM is an ancient, energetic, … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine 101: What is it?