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8 Benefits of Acupuncture
September 28, 2020
Dr. Janet Yarger
8 Ways That Acupuncture Can Improve Your Health
8 Benefits of Acupuncture
Have you experienced the benefits of acupuncture for yourself? Acupuncture is a healing practice dating back over 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. In this practice, thin needles are placed into the skin at target points throughout the body. The goal is to restore the balance of energy flow in the body. Below are eight benefits of acupuncture.
1. General Wellness
- Acupuncture promotes health and overall vitality.
2. Less Headaches
- Many people find relief from headaches including chronic migraines.
3. Relief from Chronic Pain
- Acupuncture relieves many types of pain, including neck and back pain.
4. Improved Depression/Anxiety
- Overall mood improves as the nervous system is targeted and is calmed. Acupuncture can help to treat and manage mental disorders.
5. Immune Support
- Restoring balance in the body supports the immune system in fighting off illness.
6. Insomnia Relief
- Treatments can help those with sleep disorders get back to restful sleep.
7. Healthy Digestion
- Digestive complaints are eased; healthy digestion improves.
8. Allergy Relief
- By reducing inflammation in the body, acupuncture provides relief from seasonal allergies.
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Be pro-active! Begin a preventative health care regimen NOW. Today I have outlined in detail all the things that you can do to stay healthy, along with what you can do at home if you are not feeling well. Many of my patients may have already received an older version of this in the office. Feel free to print out this updated version. But always remember if you are exhibiting symptoms that warrant a trip to the hospital, by all means do so. Do not delay seeking medical care if you feel that your symptoms are worsening or that you do not have the means to care for yourself. This applies for any type of illness. Your health and life are of my utmost concern. Here are a few highlights from the PDF: THINGS TO DO: 1. Get plenty of Sleep. The more sleep before midnight, the better it is for your body. 2.Wash your hands. Your Mom was right, washing your hands kills germs. So, wash thoroughly for 20 seconds. 3. Avoid Sugar. Sugar feeds viruses. 4. Avoid cold foods and drinks. Viruses thrive when we eat or drink anything cold. Make sure your beverages are at least room temperature. THINGS TO TAKE: 1. Olive Leaf Intrinsic by Physica Energetics – Take 1 dropper full 2 times a day in warm water. a. This is an *anti-microbial and immune support. It supports the following conditions: bacterial infections, viruses, parasites, fungal infections, candida, herpes, intermittent claudication and is a heart and circulatory support. *Antimicrobial drug: A drug used to treat a microbial infection. "Antimicrobial" is a general term that refers to a group of drugs that includes antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals. MedicineNet 2. Lymph 2 Matrix by Physica Energetics – Take 1 dropper full 2 times a day in warm water. a. This helps your lymphatic system to remove Please contact of toxins out of your body. You take this with the Olive Leaf Intrinsic. 3. Monolaurin by Ecological Formulas – Take 600mg a day. a. This is an anti-viral. 4. Astragalus by HerbPharm – Take 1 dropper full 2 times a day in warm water. a. This helps to build your immune system. 5. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids – Take 2000mg first thing in the morning and 1000mg every hour until the postnasal drip stops or you experience loose bowels. a. This dries up post-nasal drip. Please contact us so we can direct you on which supplement(s) is best for you. If you need any supplements, please call us and we will mail your supplements, so you do not have to leave your home. As always, we are only a phone call away to answer any of your questions. Please let us know how we can serve you. Get Healthy, Stay Healthy, Dr. Janet Yarger
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