Acupuncture Healing Arts
Steve Phillips Acupuncture Clinic
2627 La Mesa Way, Sacramento CA 95825; phone: (916) 486-9600
Also serving Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Roseville & Elk Grove
Acupuncture has shown to reduce the debilitating side effect of xerostomia, according to a study published in the journal, Cancer. Xerostomia, or severe dry mouth, is characterized by reduced salivary flow, which commonly affects patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. The study found that "incorporating acupuncture alongside radiotherapy diminished the incidence and severity of this side effect."
a full-night?s sleep. Often, good sleep hygiene is an afterthought for many people. Millions of people are besieged with insomnia and look for quick fixes instead of exploring the root causes of the problem.
Acupuncture may be the answer for a cheap and effective treatment of sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder affecting about 4% of men and 2% of women.
When an acupuncture needle pierces tissue while being manually oscillated, slow-moving acoustic waves are sent into the muscles, triggering calcium flow.
Calcium interacts with white blood cells to produce endorphins that help alleviate symptoms such as pain and nausea.
The effectiveness of acupuncture depends on how accurately the needle hits the acupoints. The acoustic waves generated by acupuncture can travel between six and eight centimeters along the grain of pierced muscle only when the needle is inserted on an acupoint.
If the needle is a centimeter off of the acupoint, it can still be effective, even though the waves generated will travel only three to four centimeters.
The study does not explain why this happens, but it does find that muscles have a memory of the waves and can even recreate the waves themselves.
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Acupuncture Articles…
A Healthy BalanceAcupuncture restores health at a deep level by correcting imbalances in the chi or energy field of the body.
Acupuncture & ArthritisAcupuncture can provide substantial relief from the pain of arthritis.
Acupuncture Microsystems & Reflections on the Holographic BodyChinese medicine recognizes that the human body functions like a hologram.
AddictionsAcupuncture has a proven track record as a natural treatment for addictions.
Allergic Rhinitis & AcupunctureAllergies and hayfever can be treated very effectively with Acupuncture.
AsthmaBy improving your health, acupuncture can help reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.
BackacheAcupuncture can treat acute and chronic back pain, as well as systemic imbalances.
Chinese Herbal MedicineBased on an ancient and holistic system of diagnosis, herbs are combined synergistically to meet the unique needs of each person.
Chronic FatigueAcupuncture and herbs can help strengthen the immune system and boost mental and physical energy by improving overall health.
Common ColdAcupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can reduce the severity and duration of the common cold.
Do the Chinese get back pain?Yes, but they invented a great solution.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (Cosmetic Acupuncture)Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, “the acupuncture facelift”, is a natural technique that firms skin and muscles with none of the potential negative effects of surgery.
HeadachesAcupuncture effectively treats different types of headaches.
Infertility & AcupunctureAcupuncture has been shown to be of benefit to couples having difficulty with conception.
InsomniaAcupuncture can improve the quality of sleep and rest.
Management of HIVAcupuncture can be an adjunctive or primary therapy to help strengthen the immune system.
Pain & AcupunctureAcupuncture is best known for pain control.
Peripheral Neuropathy and AcupuncturePeripheral neuropathy can be treated successfully with Acupuncture.
Philosophical & Historical Overview of Traditional Chinese MedicineChinese Medicine offers holistic strategies and solutions unavailable in Western Medicine.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Acupuncture can dramatically improve PMS.
Preventative Medicine the Chinese WayTraditional Chinese Medicine aims to treat subtle imbalances in the body before they manifest as illness.
Stop Smoking with AcupunctureAcupuncture reduces the craving and symptoms of withdrawal.
Stress ManagementAcupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine make us more resistant to stress by improving health and well-being.
Weight Loss with AcupunctureAcupuncture might be able to help you shed pounds in certain ways—two to be exact.
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