Acupuncture

Needle This: 10 Ways Acupuncture Can Help You

Dr. Taz, MD

1. Anxiety
22% increase in use of prescription drug for mental health over the last 10 yrs
11% increase in use of anxiety medications- especially women between 45-65

Why Acupuncture Better- It treats the Root- Cortisol
Anxiety increases in this age due to drop in calming hormones- spike in stress hormones
Acupuncture lowers cortisol, creates a relaxation response, promotes better sleep therefore, decreases anxiety.

Chinese Medical explanation
Move Qi or energy in the body that is blocked to calm nervous system

2. Migraines
Migraine management costs our health care system 17 billion dollars annually. This includes medications, emergency room visits, outpatient visits.
Acupuncture can treat migraines, since it is a personalized treatment - not a one size fits all.
The cause of migraines is unique to each person as is acupuncture treatment- it could be hormones, nutrition your belly or more!

3. IBS
Almost 14% of Americans suffer from IBS - IBS can be a source of constant discomfort and pain.
Acupuncture is very helpful in IBS - improving gut motility and the stress response and anxiety that can accompany it.

4. TMJ
A poorly aligned bite, chronic muscle and neck tension can lead to TMJ or a painful, tender tight jaw.
TMJ can be relieved with acupuncture, without the use of excessive medications that may have side effects.

5. Hormone Balancing/ PMS
For women, hormones and hormonal symptoms dominate their lives. The options for regulation are usually birth control pills or hormones that have their own set of consequences.
Acupuncture can help regulate hormones and reverse hormonal symptoms- including pms, fibroids, hot flashes, or night sweats.

6. Fine Lines/ Wrinkles
It is the ultimate beauty secret. Before microneedling and botox - there was acupuncture.
Cosmetic acupuncture improves blood flow to the face, allows rebuilding of collagen for a subtle and slow rejuvenation of your face. No quick fix here but a natural well rested look.

7. Constipation (may go with IBS)
Acupuncture offers a non-pharmaceutical option for constipation, improving gut motility and digestion. 8. Shoulder/ Elbow Pain
When it comes to chronic pain, medications can be a slippery slope. I have personally seen so many people get addicted to pain medications for simple injuries like a torn rotator cuff or elbow pain. Acupuncture is very effective for specific pain points, with the needles releasing trigger points.

9. Cancer Support
Cancer is difficult journey for anyone. Acupuncture can help improve the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy use and improve energy and appetite.
Adding acupuncture to your regimen can improve your health as you battle cancer.

10. Appetite Regulation
Cravings, excessive eating and not eating can all be symptoms of our stressed culture resulting in both, obesity and anorexia.
Acupuncture can work to regulate your appetite- ear needling is a common way to manage alterations in appetite. Acupuncture can regulate hypothalamic output - our satiety center and the pituitary responsible for hormone regulation.