Archive for April 2017
Acupuncture
Have you followed us on Facebook? We posted last week about how acupuncture isn’t just about needles, as covered by the Huffington Post R.Ac. Annette Lambert offers no-needle treatments at Anatomica! Acupuncturists are trained in several healing techniques, and only one of them uses needles. There’s acupressure, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, ear seeds, qigong, herbs, among others.…
Read MoreDark Chocolate May Boost Athletic Performance
We thought we would share some good news for all your chocolate lovers out there – studies on dark chocolate show that it may boost your athletic performance. Dark Chocolate is rich in epicatechin, which is converted to nitric oxide in the body. This dilates blood vessels and reduces oxygen consumption — allowing athletes to go further for…
Read MoreChiropractic Care and Cupping
Most people only think of adjustments when they think of chiropractic care; however, it may also include techniques such as acupuncture, ART, soft tissue manipulation and cupping! Remember the 2016 Summer Games, where Michael Phelps sported weird bruises on his body? That was due to cupping, which is a traditional therapy used to treat many health conditions, including…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel occurs due to pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has many causes, from typing at a non-ergonomic angle to pregnancy. The symptoms of Carpal Tunnel include numbness, tingling, weakness, in the hand, and can progress to a point where your grip weakens, and performing tasks such as typing and using a stapler becomes very painful.
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