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A PubMed/MEDLINE Search On Acupuncture

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The body of scientific research on the use of acupuncture continues to grow. Thousands of published papers examine the efficacy of acupuncture and Asian medicines. The following is a 10 article sample out of 38,939 search results using the term “acupuncture” from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine …

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Why Did You Put That Acupuncture Needle There?

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Have questions about acupuncture or what a treatment involves? Download a free copy of Andy Wegman’s book “Why Did You Put That Needle There?“ Read or Download: Why Did You Put That Needle There? Leer o Descargar: Spanish/Español Version: ¿Por qué pusiste esa aguja allí? “This is a book of questions most commonly asked of …

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Whole Food Plant Based Eating

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Who should consider a Whole Food Plant Based eating plan? Anyone with: Here is information on whole food plant based eating from several different perspectives. I’m sure you’ll find something that resonates with you! Not ready to go “all in”? Consider eating whole food plant based for 28 – 60 days and see how you feel. “Eat …

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On the Effectiveness of Acupuncture

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Summary of Research Supporting the Effectiveness of Acupuncture A comprehensive study commissioned by the Department of Veterans Affairs found acupuncture to have a positive effect in the treatment chronic pain, migraine and tension headache. The same study found a potentially positive effect in dysmenorrhea, cancer pain, labor pain, insomnia, post-operative nausea and vomit, depression, and smoking …

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Staying Healthy in all Seasons

Act in accordance with seasonal, geographic, and personal factors. This is a statement of fact in traditional Chinese medicine. Our system of traditional medicine is intimately connected to the ebb and flow of the energy in our universe. Far from being some mystical concept, one can see and feel this energy on a daily basis …

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Prescription for Health

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Good health requires a combination of many factors including: emotional, environmental, dietary and physical factors. During periods of disease or injury, medical interventions are often necessary. I use the system of Asian/Oriental Energy Medicine including acupuncture and non-needle therapies, electroacupuncture, qigong, and herbs, but recognize that other therapies may be more appropriate for certain conditions. Below are some of what I consider to be main factors in health.

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