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Acupuncture Lowers Cholesterol

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Jun 12, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Lowers Cholesterol

65 million Americans have high cholesterol, but almost none of them experience symptoms. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the fats in your blood. Though cholesterol is necessary to continue building healthy cells in the body, having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries). Implementing acupuncture alongside lifestyle changes can lower cholesterol naturally and safely and reduce risk of heart disease

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Acupuncture Outperforms Drugs for Diabetes

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Jun 8, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Outperforms Drugs for Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition of the pancreas that results in high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, is a hormone that transports glucose to cells to be used as energy. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce any insulin at all; Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body produces or uses insulin ineffectively. The glucose builds up in the blood and can lead to stroke, heart disease, eye damage, kidney and/or live

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Acupuncture Effective for Migraine Relief

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Jun 6, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Effective for Migraine Relief

Migraine headaches are a neurological disorder commonly linked with misbalanced brain chemistry. It causes severe head pain (usually limited to one side), usually accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound and light. According to the National Headache Foundation, 14.9% of Americans--more than 37 million people--suffer from migraines, with three times as many women affected as men. Western pain medications can help alleviate symptoms, but come with a host of side effects s

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Acupuncture Relieves Postpartum Depression

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Jun 5, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Relieves Postpartum Depression

Research has found that 10-20% of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth; that's 1 in 7 women, or 600,000 individual diagnoses in the United States every year! Symptoms of postpartum depression appear after childbirth and include (but are not limited to): mood swings unhappiness, crying irritability/frustration insomnia hypersomnia exhaustion suicidal tendencies cognitive dysfunction low libido low self esteem lack of appetite not bonding with the baby West

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Acupuncture Decreases Pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 24, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Decreases Pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic, recurring pain that affects one side of the face. This pain is caused by a malfunction in the trigeminal nerve, the major nerve carrying sensation from the face to the brain. It can be excruciating and last anywhere from seconds to minutes. Trigeminal neuralgia is exacerbated by common daily activities such as: eating speaking smiling touch teeth brushing cold air eating cold or hot foods Acupuncture works to reduce pain from trigeminal neur

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Acupuncture More Effective for IBS Than Western Medication

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 22, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture More Effective for IBS Than Western Medication

20% of the population lives with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), an uncomfortable disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). Symptoms of IBS include, but are not limited to: Cramping Abdominal pain Bloating Gas Diarrhea Constipation With IBS, contractions in the muscles that move food through the colon are stronger or weaker than normal, causing variations of these uncomfortable symptoms. Acupuncture for IBS Acupuncture has a relaxing effect on muscles, including the

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Acupuncture Effectively Reduces Anxiety

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 21, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Effectively Reduces Anxiety

Studies have proven that acupuncture produces quicker and more effective results than medications and therapy combined!

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Treating Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Pain with Acupuncture

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 18, 2018
2 min

Treating Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Pain with Acupuncture

If you had chickenpox as a child, there's a 1 in 3 chance you could get shingles in your lifetime. Though shingles--like chickenpox--usually only happens once, there are cases of shingles breakouts happening two or three times. It's not an experience you want to repeat! Although there is no cure for shingles, acupuncture can relieve pain and speed recovery from shingles breakouts. What Is Shingles? Also known as zoster, shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-

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Acupuncture Relieves Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 14, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Relieves Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

It's estimated that 85% of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but everyone's experience with it is individual and can feel isolating. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can relieve PMS and give you back your life without pain! What is PMS? PMS's causes aren't fully known, but it has been linked to hormonal shifts in the female body that occur over the course of a menstrual cycle. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, diets heavy in salty and/or processed foods, alcohol, an

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Acupuncture Restores Function After Stroke

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 11, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Restores Function After Stroke

Stroke is one of the top five leading causes of fatality and of disability. Recovery from stroke can be a long road, with some patients still struggling to manage independently after 6 months or more. With acupuncture, you can manage your symptoms and reduce recovery time! What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood flow is cut off to part of the brain. Without blood, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and die, affecting abilities controlled by that area of the brain. One ty

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Acupuncture Reduces Frequency of Tension Headaches

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 8, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Reduces Frequency of Tension Headaches

An inconveniently timed headache can bring your day to a grinding halt. The most common kind of headache is called a tension headache and is caused by muscle contraction. 70% of the population experience tension headaches regularly. Acupuncture reduces the frequency of these headaches as well as relieve their symptoms. What are Tension Headaches? A tension headache is characterized by: dull, aching pain behind the eyes feelings of pressure/tightness across the forehead, behin

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Acupuncture Alleviates Peripheral Neuropathy

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 3, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Alleviates Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a neurological disorder that affects the nerves in the extremities and can be very painful. It affects 2 million adults each year just in the United States! With acupuncture, we can relieve pain and repair nerve function. What Causes Neuropathy? There are many causes of neuropathy, including: HIV Diabetes Lupus Rheumatoid arthritis Chemotherapy Compression Nerve trauma Due to the nature of the disorder this is not a comprehensive list by any means, an

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Chinese Medicine Proven Effective in Treating Arthritis

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 2, 2018
2 min

Chinese Medicine Proven Effective in Treating Arthritis

Arthritis can feel like a debilitating condition, but with the help of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) you can get back to doing the things you enjoy! There are two common types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most widely experienced type of arthritis, occurs when cartilage in the joints wears down over time, causing stiffness, swelling, and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder; it attacks joint lining

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The 3 Phases of Care in Chinese Medicine

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

May 1, 2018
2 min

The 3 Phases of Care in Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine is a unique and highly effective system of medicine that can benefit almost everyone! Most people are used to going to the doctor only when they are sick or just taking a pill; however, this medicine is quite different (in a good way). With Chinese medicine, we work on treating the underlying core pattern of dysfunction in the body causing your symptoms. Your symptoms are the ultimate end result of a problem that has most likely been manifesting in your bo

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Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Apr 27, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy

Bell's Palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis that results from damaged facial nerves. It affects 40,000 people a year in the United States, from young adults to the elderly. Through acupuncture, we can effectively restore these damaged nerves and restore your function faster! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bell's Palsy is caused by inflammation in cranial nerve VII, a condition that can be brought on by several factors. Regular acupuncture treatment

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Clear Your Skin with Chinese Medicine!

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Apr 26, 2018
2 min

Clear Your Skin with Chinese Medicine!

While we all may wish that acne was only a problem for our teenage years, it can persist at any age. Acne, which occurs when sebaceous glands under the skin are infected or inflamed, can be irritating and painful as well as damaging to self-esteem. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs have been used to treat skin conditions for thousands of years and restore self-confidence! What causes acne? Many skin conditions like acne are the result of internal imbalances. These internal imbala

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Lose Weight with Acupuncture!

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Apr 24, 2018
2 min

Lose Weight with Acupuncture!

It's almost summertime, when people start remembering the New Year's resolutions to lose weight that they lost track of in the last few busy months! If you've battled losing weight in the past, acupuncture could be the key to your success. Why am I not losing weight? Issues with losing and keeping weight off have been linked to imbalances in the "microbiome," or the bacterial environment in your gut. Stress or depression could also be holding onto those extra pounds! People s

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Acupuncture Proven Most Effective Treatment for Gastritis

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Apr 22, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture Proven Most Effective Treatment for Gastritis

Gastritis is an umbrella term that covers all conditions with a common symptom of inflammation in the stomach lining. Gastritis can be chronic or acute, but in most cases clears up rapidly with treatment. Gastritis has many causes recognized by Western and Chinese medicine, including: Stress Excess alcohol intake Bile reflux Anemia Bacterial and viral infections How does Acupuncture Work in Treating Gastritis? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gastritis is a symptom with

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Acupuncture For Insomnia

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Apr 21, 2018
2 min

Acupuncture For Insomnia

Who doesn't love sleep? Unfortunately, almost 40 million people a year suffer from insomnia, and that's just in the United States! Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep, and can be either short term (acute) or long term (chronic). In Western medicine, a prescription for a sleep aid is a patch on a long-term problem. Unfortunately, none of the medications will address the actual root causes of your trouble sleeping. Many of them become le

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How Acupuncture Helps Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti

Apr 20, 2018
1 min

How Acupuncture Helps Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness that can contribute to depression, social isolation, and decreased productivity. The Mayo Clinic describes CFS as a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. 8 Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Loss of memory or concentration Sore throat Joint pain Tender or enlarged lymph

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