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Pain find the cause-dont just treat the pain

Did you know that over 75 million people in the USA alone have some sore of chronic pain and reoccurring pain. Pain is one of the major causes of employees missing work and disability. This is according to research from the Journal of General Internal Medicine published in their issue for June 2008. Believe it or not, no one has been able to figure out the best way to relieve pain.

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I really hate to see people in pain. Please keep in mind, that I am not a physician or have any experience in pain, pain management or physical therapy. I just think, that instead of just treating the pain area, that some more effort should go into locating the real source of the pain. This just seems to me to be an efficient way of locating the cause of the pain.

a) Find out where the pain is really coming from by determining if the pain is caused by the area where the pain is located or if it is caused by the nervous system.

b) If the pain is coming from the pain area, find out which activities are causing the most pain by having your patient list every activity that causes their pain and next to each activity put a number next to the activity that would rate the extent of the pain.

c) Create a Rating list for the physician and the client. So both can refer to them as they do that activity and as treatment is provided to see if the rating has improved or not.

d) Re rate the pain after the number of visits that the physician determines improvement should be noted.

I realize that this doesn’t stop the pain but finding the cause instead of just treating the pain maybe a step in the right direction. In the meantime the gels listed above and more can be purchased from the GNRCatalog.com site by health care professionals or for the end user you can go to SelfCareCentral.com. I would like to hear from anyone their thoughts, ideas, solutions and/or remedies for Low back Pain, pain management.

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Stomach Pain Relief

Stomach pain relief is something that can easily make your day allot more enjoyable. People who suffer from abdominal pains know exactly how uncomfortable it is at any time of the day. Whether its in public or at home its never a pleasant experience. Some people were born with this problems and other may develop it. Abdominal pains can also be very painful while others can be more disturbing. Your stomach is active allot, constantly digesting foods and its very important to keep it happy and healthy. Because of that its very important to seek medical consultation if you suffer from stomach aches often.

Stomach aches can range from very little pain or pressure to unbearable conditions. Sometimes it may be cause because of something you ate or because of an illness you might not even know about. What ever that cause may be, its important to keep you internal organs healthy at any time in order to enjoy the activities you love most.

Some people cannot digest certain foods causing vomiting,diarrhoea or stomach aches. This may not be the case of everyone, because pain can also be caused of organ in the abdominal cavity. Organs such as; the liver and the stomach may be the cause of abdominal pain. Since there are many different possible scenarios its best to seek medical advise in order to fully treat your pain.

Pain can also be cured easily by taking over-the-counter medication. Some are in liquid form while others are directed to be mixed with others. These certain medication are easily available and quite cheap, making them a must have for anyone suffering from stomach pains. Other medical products can also be used to cure aches, such as heat pads and hot water bottles. These equipments are also cheap on the pocket and effective at times to.

Unfortunately, not all abdominal pains can be cured with over-the-counter medical products, some have to be fully diagnosed in a medical facility in order to reveal the exact source and to treat it. Your doctor may ask you the following questions about your stomach pain in order to plan a treatment;

  • location of pain
  • severity of pain
  • type of pain ( eg. pinching)
  • time of pain
  • etc.

Your doctor may also run some test such as your blood test which can also help to determine the exact cause of your pain. Not all cases are that serious some may just require a simple change in diet. Along with pain people also suffer from indigestion and heartburn which all fall under the same category. Because of that most pain relief medication will also help to relieve heartburn and indigestion . Other medication may only focus on gas relief which may also cure the stomach ache.

Please note that you should not rely on any information or product that we provide. I take no guarantee for any thing, all information was based on personal knowledge. Please consult a doctor for more information about your stomach pains.

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Chronic Pain and Trigger Points

According to a new report by the Institute of Medicine, “Chronic pain affects an estimated 116 million American adults–more than the total affected by heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined.” Chronic pain is defined as “severe pain that lasts 30 to 60 days or more and taxes one’s professional and private life.” (Time) What is the cause of so much pain and suffering? There is a good chance that myofascial trigger points (TrP) may be to blame.

What is a TrP?

Myofascial TrPs are hyper-sensitive knots in skeletal muscle and fascial tissue. The spot is painful with pressure and can cause referred pain-pain that manifests away from the TrP site. Trigger points are extremely common and are a primary cause of chronic pain.

What causes a Trp?

A TrP forms in fascial tissue affected by mechanical stress or overload, which may be due to acute trauma, poor posture, repetitive movement, over-training, or inadequate sleep. The affected tissue contracts (shortens) and blood flow can become restricted, leading to a metabolic backup; poor nutrient delivery and waste product build up within the tissue. The build up of waste forms a toxic glue that adheres to surrounding tissue causing joint and movement restrictions, neurological impingement, and pain.

Trigger Point Symptoms

TrP cause motor dysfunction, stiffness, and restricted range of motion; resulting in overload to the central nervous system. The neuromuscular system becomes stressed, causing weakness, fatigue, numbness, tingling, balance problems, headaches or migraines; chronic pain and injury; less efficient motor skill performance, and a long list of other symptoms.

“The severity of symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points ranges from agonizing incapacitating pain caused by very active TrP to the painless restriction of movement and distortion of posture due to latent trigger points that are so commonly overlooked.” (Travell & Simmons’)

Active TrPs can cause headaches, neck and jaw pain, or low back pain. Often symptoms are misdiagnosed as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or a ligament injury. TrPs can also cause symptoms such as dizziness, earaches, sinusitis, nausea, heartburn, false heart pain, heart arrhythmia, genital pain, and numbness in the hands and feet. Even painful disorders such as fibromyalgia have been connected to myofascial trigger points.

There is also an emotional toll to chronic pain. Anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and fatigue often accompany chronic pain and affect one’s ability to cope in their daily life.

Prevention and treatment of chronic pain is often “delayed, inaccessible, or inadequate.” (ABC News)

Trigger point therapy

Trigger point therapy is a specialized form of massage therapy. Treatment consists of ischemic compression: concentrated pressure placed directly on a specific myofascial trigger point to break cycles of pain and spasm. Passive stretching and corrective exercises are also utilized. Trigger point therapy restores muscle tone and balance; enhances the function of muscle and joint biomechanics; improves blood flow and lymphatic drainage; and reduces painful spasms. Trigger point therapy can be part of a comprehensive program complementing all other health care modalities.

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How i gave up smoking

“Since quitting is not easy, any failure should be taken as a learning experience. And keep trying till you succeed.”

Many of India’s estimated 120 million smokers—a figure that has been growing steadily—would want to kick the habit. And, according to a recent study, the largest ever done for India and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 9.3 lakh Indians die due to smoking-related illnesses every year.

Led by Dr Prabhat Jha of the University of Toronto’s Centre for Global Health Research, in Canada, the study maintains that smoking more than doubled the risk of dying from cancer for both sexes. It also tripled the odds of dying from tuberculosis or other respiratory diseases for women, and more than doubled the risk for men. Moreover, cardiovascular risks were 60 to 70 percent higher among men and women who smoked as compared to non-smokers, Dr Jha’s team found.

So why smoke when it’s killing you? What’s important is to have the will to quit and to persevere. “Stick to the decision to quit,” says Dr Umesh Durga Naik, who was until recently senior research officer at the Goa-based National Organization for Tobacco Eradication. “Since quitting is not easy, any failure should be taken as a learning experience. And keep trying till you succeed.” Smokers can try these different methods to kick the deadly habit:

Acupuncture

As a student, Ronit Ghosh* used to smoke occasionally. But once he started working and moved up the corporate ladder, the New Delhi-based senior manager at a multinational corporation needed about three dozen cigarettes a day. “For me, smoking reduced the stress and any relationship issues at the workplace,” says Ronit—all this even though he was aware that smoking would damage his health. Ronit tried therapy based on acupuncture, a healing system popularized by the Chinese.

By inserting tiny needles into the flow of energy at various points around Ronit’s body, Dr Anjali Sharma, acupuncture specialist at Ethos Healthcare & Education, Delhi, explains that she can help lessen the withdrawal symptoms.

After the first ten daily hour-long sessions, Ronit felt some mental calmness and a slightly reduced urge to smoke, and he cut down to some 25 cigarettes a day. After another ten sessions, he went on a fortnight’s business tour. On his return, he told Dr Sharma that he was able to manage on just ten to 12 cigarettes a day. Yet another ten sessions were planned, this time every other day. On the day of the seventh session, Ronit revealed that he’d decided to quit and would like to postpone further sessions. Dr Sharma agreed. Another month passed when the doctor got a call.

“I haven’t been smoking at all!”Ronit beamed.

Research studies have established the effectiveness of acupuncture in de-addicting smokers. “It works by reducing irritability and restlessness and induces mental calmness and relaxation,” says Dr Sharma. “At the physical level it detoxifies and im-proves body functions by releasing natural endorphins. At the neuro-chemical level it helps by preventing any decrease in extra-cellular dopamine levels.” Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, or brain chemical, and its regulation plays a crucial role in our mental and physical health. As for Ronit, he hasn’t smoked a single cigarette in almost a year.

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Acupuncture treatment for substance abuse

Acupuncture helps people recover from drugs and alcohol problems. It is used in clinics through the United States. Acupuncture can decrease cravings for drugs and alcohol, reduce withdrawal symptoms, relieve tension, and help people relax. Acupuncture treatments, taken enough times, clear the mind, build energy, and give a sense of well being.

According to Chinese tradition, placing acupuncture needles in the ear affect specific organs such as the liver and kidneys. Western science has confirmed that acupuncture treatments change levels of chemicals in the body and act on the nervous system. Acupuncture itself is not a substitute for therapy but is used in addition to counseling and self-help programs.

How it all began

One day in the early 1970’s, H.L. Wen, MD., then the only neurosurgeon in all of South China and Hong Kong, was preparing to use electro-acupuncture as surgical analgesia and the patient, who happened to be experiencing withdrawal symptoms from opium at the time, reported his symptoms had disappeared. Wen canceled the surgery and scouted the hospital for other patients in withdrawal. He gave his pre-op procedure to them and their symptoms also ceased. Acupuncture for substance abuse was born.

Why Acupuncture for Detox?

  • Reduces the physical symptoms of withdrawal.
  • Relieves depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
  • Profoundly relieves withdrawal symptoms including cravings, body aches, headache, nausea, sweating, muscle cramping, etc.

The acupuncture detoxification program is an ideal partner with other programs. It alleviates withdrawal symptoms so mental and physical stability are quickly achieved. This gives a new level of comfort allowing for more effective counseling. Twelve Step program participation, or participation in any other treatment program is considered important to sobriety.

In addition, acupuncture…

  • Can be used safely with any other health condition.
  • Does not utilize other abusable, addictive drugs for treatment
  • Can be effectively done on an outpatient basis.
  • Is successfully used as a drug detoxification method at over 100 different drug treatment clinics in the United States and is also successfully used for this purpose in at least 25 other countries.

Acupuncture Treatment

Five tiny needles are placed in each ear, and then the clients rest quietly for 45 minutes. This is a good time to relax, meditate or think about changes to be made in your life. In detoxification treatment, points in the ear correspond to specific organs including the lungs, liver, kidneys and nervous system. One of the points is for relaxation. The treatment triggers the release of natural body chemicals, including endorphins, which help reduce cravings for drugs, ease withdrawal symptoms, and increase relaxation.

How Will I feel During the Treatment?

Once the needles have been placed, your ears may tingle or feel warm. Some people even fall asleep. These are normal responses. Some people say they feel very relaxed when they are having a treatment, other’s don’t feel much at all. Even if you don’t feel much you are getting benefit from treatment. Acupuncture is most effective after a series of treatments over a period of time.

The Detoxification Process

During detoxification, your body filters out the toxins that you have been storing up. Blood circulation begins to improve. Sometimes during the detoxification period you may feel achy, not sleep well, be cranky, or even have drug dreams. Please let the acupuncturist know if you have any of these symptoms so that additional acupuncture points can be added to your treatment.

How to Receive Maximum Benefit From Treatment

  • Treatment time should be used to sit quietly, relax and reflect or meditate.
  • Do not smoke cigarettes or drink coffee in the half hour before and after treatment.
  • Let the acupuncturist know if you have any health problems.

Get daily acupuncture treatments for the first two weeks, then three treatments a week for several weeks, then two treatments per week for several additional weeks. Final treatments should be once a week. If relapse occurs or something stressful happens in your life, then additional treatments are recommended.

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Addicted to food acupuncture can help

If you take a good look at our society, it’s easy to see that the majority of the population is at least slightly overweight. And it’s also easy to see why-too much time sitting at computers, grabbing take-out from restaurants that have ridiculous portions…but the real reason why most people gain weight is because they are fighting a battle with their subconscious, and losing.

Think about this: how do you feel when you are in the process of eating? If you’re trying to be healthy and eating a giant bowl of raw spinach, do you get the same feeling you have when eating an ice cream sundae? Probably not, unless you have some sort of spinach fetish. There are places in the world where this bowl of spinach would look like the nectar of the Gods..after all, if you are struggling just to consume enough calories to stay alive, anything looks good.

Here, that is not the problem. We have such complete and total access to any type of food we want that our meals are based on pleasure, not necessity. Sure, we may get hungry during the day if we’re having a late dinner, but I don’t think any of us know what REAL hunger is, the type of hunger that dictates your entire life.

Since we don’t have the problem of figuring out how to get fed, our only problem is deciding WHAT to get fed…and generally, we’re going to pick something we like. Because, for us, food is so intricately entwined with emotion and mood, that it is almost inseparable. Food stimulates us at our core, sending those endorphins and happy chemicals zipping through our bodies.

Food effects our spirits, sometimes so strongly it can be considered an addiction. Unlike most addictions, however, there is no going cold turkey with food. Imagine telling a heroin addict: “You need to end this addiction…but you’re going to have to take in just a little heroin everyday, to survive. And you are going to have to watch while your friends do it, and see commercials on TV of people doing it, and spend most of your day surrounded by heroin. But you can only take a little heroin everyday, and then stop, no matter how much you want more.”

How successful do you think an addict would be in this situation? Now think about the last time you tried to diet. You still need to eat. And you still need to watch other people eat, and see commercials for all sorts of restaurants…all that stimuli is coming at you, while you are trying to change your behaviors. You don’t just want food-if that was the case, you would be perfectly happy eating nothing but vegetables and grains. What you really want is food that makes you happy, and those foods are usually full of fat and sugar.

So where does acupuncture come into the equation? You know those chemicals I mentioned, the endorphins that make you feel so good, the ones we chase through food and sex and drugs? Well, those same endorphins are released during acupuncture. How many times have you come home after a miserable, stressful day and eaten something full of carbs or fat just to make yourself feel better? I’ll bet it was more often than you came home to down a pint of ice cream after getting a raise, or having a great date. We are in constant pursuit of feeling good…and if we are already loaded up with endorphins, the need to find something to stimulate that feeling is gone.

In short, if you are consider yourself a “stress eater”, or if you are one of those people who tend to binge according to their moods, acupuncture is an excellent option for changing your behaviors…and starting you on the road to taking off weight.

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Acupuncture for Addiction

More and more people are turning to acupuncture as another weapon in the fight against addiction. I should preface this by saying that, in the end, YOU are the one who will ultimately choose the path of either addiction or sobriety. If you are not ready or willing to quit smoking, putting a few needles in your body is not going to magically kill all of your cravings. However, if you are ready to make a change, acupuncture can be a powerful method to help you along.

The NADA auricular acupuncture protocol is used for detoxing from substances ranging from caffeine to crack. “Auricular” acupuncture is acupuncture of the ears. Within this field, we often use microsystems very effectively to mirror the body. For example, a body part such as the hand would be broken down to represent the entire body, from head to toe. Needling a part of the hand that represents whatever part is injured would bring relief. Or, take the concept of reflexology: each part of the foot correlates to an organ system, and manipulation of the foot with massage can alleviate symptoms associated with that particular system.

Of all the microsystems in the body (and there are many), the ear is the most powerful. The first time I had the NADA protocol done to me by a student in need of a guinea pig, I was up all night. I had so much energy coursing through my body, I felt…well, actually, kind of aggravated. I really wanted to sleep. But it showed me just how strong the protocol was. It also taught me that, in the future, adding other points to ground the energy was a good idea, so my patients could get some rest afterward!

A lot of research has been done on this protocol, which is widely used. A Yale study of cocaine users showed that addicts using this protocol were twice as likely to refrain from using during treatment. The users were also able to quit using for much longer than those in the control group. This type of acupuncture has also been very regularly and successfully used in prison programs and hospitals.

So, what is this NADA protocol all about? There are five points in the ear that we use: Shen-Men, Sympathetic, and Kidney, Liver, and Lung points. Shen-Men is extremely calming, and also has the effect of strengthening the function of other acupuncture points, magnifying the effects. Sympathetic points balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and also have a strong effect on pain. The Lung points detox the body, and have a lot to do with “letting go.” The Kidney is damaged by the effects of drugs, and using this point will start to rebuild its energy. The Kidney’s mental energetic is willpower, so stimulating the Kidney point will increase the will to overcome the addiction. And the Liver points are used to repair the physical damage to the Liver, while also easing the anger and aggression associated with detoxing.

So, if you are ready and willing to overcome an addiction, consider adding the NADA protocol to your recovery process. If the addiction is to drugs or alcohol, therapy will be a necessary part of this process. Acupuncture alone will not be enough to conquer a drug addiction, although it is a valuable tool. For drug and alcohol detox, daily sessions of the NADA protocol are recommended for the best results. After the substances have been fully detoxed from your body, twice weekly sessions will be necessary to stem future cravings. Eventually, the NADA protocol will be needed only monthly, for maintenance.

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Treating Drug And Alcohol Addiction With Auricular Acupuncture

Acupuncture has proven to be helpful in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Acupuncture can assist in the detoxification process by easing the pain of detox as well as help repair physiological damage due to long term drug and alcohol abuse. Chronic abuse of drugs and alcohol can deplete the body of its natural endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s feel-good hormone and help the body to manage daily pain and stress. Auricular Acupuncture, the manipulation of the outer ear via needling, cauterizing, massaging or electrical stimulation has proven to increase the body’s natural production of endorphins and aid in the alcohol addiction recovery process.

There is historical documentation that auricular treatments were used to treat health conditions in ancient China and Egypt. Medical documentation from 17th century and 18th century Europe lists cauterizing the ear as a viable treatment for sciatica and sexual dysfunctions. While there is historical evidence that auricular acupuncture was used to treat various conditions the techniques were not systematized until a French physician by the name of Dr. Paul Nogier in the early 1950s made an interesting observation. Dr. Paul Nogier noticed a number of his patients had a portion of their ear cauterized by a local healer to treat sciatic pain. This treatment had proven effective and this curiosity fueled the beginnings of Dr Nogier’s empirical research into the field of Auriculomedicine.

Dr. Nogier developed his theories and published a book entitled, “The Man in the Ear” where he described the somatotropic relationship between the shape of the ear and the body. Dr. Nogier’s somatopic mappings of the homunculus, the man in the ear, an inverted representation of a fetus found in the shape of the outer ear which correlates perfectly with the human body.

Nogier brought his discoveries to his medical colleagues. In February of 1956 Nogier attended the Mediterranean Society of Acupuncture and his work was republished, translated and spread across continents. Nogier’s reflex system was spread throughout the Japanese acupuncturist community and was recognized by the Chinese medical authorities. Nogier’s work was so respected in China that the Chinese Government awarded him the formal title of “Father of Modern Auricular Therapy”. Years later an American doctor, TD Oleson, tested Nogier’s work in a clinical experiment. Patients were draped with a sheet, attending physicians had no prior knowledge of patient’s medical condition and in 75.2% of these cases the patient was accurately diagnosis by an examination of the ear alone.

Today Auricular Acupuncture has been known to significantly relieve the symptoms of withdrawal from opiates, alcohol and tobacco. Auricular Acupuncture has proven an effective auxiliary treatment for other addictions such as gambling, sex and food addictions. Auricular Acupuncture is reported to increase the production of the body’snatural opioid and hormones. Treatment with auricular acupuncture can be used to alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal as well as manage pain and discomfort in order to heal the body and maintain recovery.

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Smoking Cessation With Acupuncture

Smoking is both a physical and an emotional addiction which is very difficult for most people to give up. The physical addiction is perhaps the easiest to break. Acupuncture Detoxification Therapy is most successful at controlling the cravings and withdrawal symptoms by detoxifying the body to nicotine and the related smoking byproducts.

The emotional addiction of smoking is indeed the hardest and most difficult to break. Even drug and alcohol addicts admit that breaking the cigarette habit is more difficult that breaking their drug or alcohol addiction. One of the reasons for this difficulty lies in the fact that the short term consequences of smoking (i.e.: stained fingers and teeth, bad breath, a cigarette burn in the clothing, etc.) are almost insignificant when compared to the long term smoking consequences (i.e.: lethal damage to the cardio vascular system, respiratory system, and every other organ of the body including an increased risk of developing cataracts, etc.)

The difference between the emotional addiction of drugs vs. smoking can easily be seen by comparing the short term consequences with the long term consequences. In drug and alcohol addiction, the short term consequences are just as severe as the long term consequences (i.e.: incarceration, loss of family, loss of finances, the actual cost of the habit itself, loss of life from over dose or interaction with other drugs, etc.)

Therefore, since it is only the long term negative consequences of smoking which are severe (LETHAL) we, as humans, have a tendency to give weight only to the short term effects of our actions. With this style of thinking it’s extremely easy for one to say, “I can always quite… tomorrow”. Hence, the emotional component of the smoking addiction is of far greater importance than the physical component.

So, here are the steps to smoking cessation.

1. Seek out a suitable acupuncture detoxification program for the physical addiction. Benham Chiropractic offers Acupuncture Detoxification Therapy at its clinic.

2. Remind yourself that you and you alone must overcome the emotional addiction and institute the following steps:

  • Break the addiction by going cold turkey. Throw away all forms of tobacco immediately. After all, you are quitting – SO QUIT.
  • Avoid sugars, gums, candy, mints, and caffeine as these can intensify the physical and emotional cravings.
  • Find something else to do with your hands and fingers. There is an emotional feeling about just holding a cigarette. Replace the cigarette with a pencil, pen, tooth pick, rubber ball, etc. The same applies to the lips and mouth.
  • Avoid all triggers such as smoky places, smoking sections in restaurants, and people who are still smoking. Any recovering addict will tell you that you must avoid all triggers to your addiction which include: People, Places, and Things.
  • Learn to RELAX. One of the common myths about smoking is that it was relaxing. How can smoking be relaxing when it elevates the blood pressure, constrict the blood vessels, and increases the heart rate even only after a couple of puffs? The only reason smoking appeared to be relaxing was that you had to take a break from what ever it was that you were doing to have a smoke. So take a break without a cigarette – it will become even more relaxing!

If you should happen to fall off the wagon, then pick yourself up and admit to yourself that you can do this. After all, millions of people have kicked the habit before you and most of them did not succeed the first time. You owe it to yourself and your long-term health to stop smoking – TODAY!

Benham Chiropractic is located in the St. Louis, Missouri area and, more specifically, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Benham Chiropractic is a natural health care clinic specializing in the whole body treatment of numerous disorders. Dr. Benham treats the whole body and not just the symptoms. It is this approach of looking at and treating the body as a whole that makes Benham Chiropractic unique in providing a natural approach to health care for the patient.

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Acupuncture Treatment Or Drug Addiction

As with other alternative medicines, acupuncture treatment for drug addiction is what many people are turning to.

Acupuncture is the number one alternative for treatment of diseases, illnesses, and psychological issues, to stop smoking, such diverse problems as bursitis, arthritis, anxiety, and acupuncture treatment for drug addiction and for just plain old good health.

Acupuncture, as it turns out, is not a new thing; it is the oldest form of medical treatment. Older than anything holistic or another alternative form of medicine and even older than mainstream western practice of medicine.

With the difficulties of drug addiction and the newness of using acupuncture as a treatment there are few scientific studies to show the success of acupuncture in the treatment of drug addiction.

However there have been a number of studies that prove to us that there is merit with acupuncture in the treatment of alcoholism. Helping to ease the symptoms of withdrawal and cravings suffered by the alcoholic when they finally stop drinking and want to transition back into a sober lifestyle.

It should also be pointed out that acupuncture also help by removing some of the fear and hostility that often accompanies the withdrawal from drug addiction.

As with the treatment of alcoholics the successful treatment of drug addiction stems from more than just the acupuncture and therapist. The patient must be of sound mind and must want to truly kick their habit, whether that habit is drugs or alcohol.

Acupuncture does have the effect of balancing the neurotransmitters and stimulating the central nervous system, which ends up releasing good chemicals in the brain, such as Endorphins and Serotonin, which helps to control a persons mood and just makes them feel good.

If you are intrigued by acupuncture in want to investigate it or begin drug withdrawals, look no further than your phone book. Most major cities inside the United States and in many other countries have plenty of qualified acupuncturists available.

If acupuncture isn’t working to help you to get over your addiction, you may want to consider alternatives to acupuncture such as enrolling in a twelve-step program or undergoing drug therapy for easing your withdrawals. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to stay committed to your plan.

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