Second to colds and the flu, back pain is the No. 1 reason for doctor visits. Cold and flu symptoms generally resolve themselves quickly, but lower back pain can become a chronic condition if it’s not treated properly. While traditional medicine can offer relief in the form of painkillers, injections and surgery, professional Gainesville massage therapy with Gainesville Holistic Healthcare…
Much has been written about the ongoing opioid crisis in America — more than 64,000 people died in 2016 due to these drugs. Many medical professionals regularly prescribe opioids to patients for pain management, as an estimated 25.3 million Americans experienced chronic pain in 2015. The use of acupuncture in Gainesville, FL, and many other cities across the country has…
One of the oldest forms of healing arts, massage therapy dates back thousands of years. Today, professional massage therapy is used to promote relaxation, reduce stress and heal a wide variety of mental and physical ailments. If you’re looking to complement acupuncture therapy treatment or benefit from massage as a stand-alone service, a Gainesville licensed massage therapist at Gainesville Holistic…
Acupuncture is widely known as a method to alleviate physical, localized pain; but fewer people are aware of its potential as a treatment option in fields such as cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and mental health, addiction, weight loss, acne and more. In recent years, some doctors have been praised for having changed the lives of people suffering from a variety…
Growing evidence has identified professional muscle therapy as one of the best resources for providing a variety of health benefits. Though massage is often thought of as a relaxation service, more people are getting their muscles kneaded by professional therapists than they do for relaxation. These tips by Gainesville Holistic Healthcare, massage therapy Gainesville residents rely on, examine the ways…
Acupuncture is often used by people seeking an alternative to traditional pain management. This makes sense especially when the pain is a side effect of conventional medication for another condition, such as cancer. For example, aromatase inhibitors (AIs), which are commonly prescribed to postmenopausal women suffering from early-stage hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, are associated with joint pain. While pharmaceuticals,…
You may be looking for ways to strengthen your immune system and reduce the likelihood of catching viruses, especially as the weather has gotten colder and the dreaded flu season has begun. Self-medication is often not the preferred option, especially when looking for preventive measures instead of a cure for a current illness. For many people, holistic healthcare methods can…
Acupuncture to Ease Cancer Treatment Side-Effects When it comes to cancer treatment, patients rarely think of treatment options outside of Western Medicine to relieve their symptoms. However, there is a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment that could greatly improve their symptoms when used in conjunction with common cancer treatments: acupuncture. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years and is able…
Alleviating Battlefield Pain with Acupuncture For many years, the treatment for pain from injuries sustained in the battlefield have remained practically the same. However, medication can’t always be administered in the heat of battle. In order to achieve a more practical and effective way for treating pain, treatments outside of Western medication began to be researched. Although acupuncture may not…
How Acupuncture Treatment May Substitute Antibiotics Dairy farmers are constantly looking for ways of keeping cows healthy without using antibiotics. When cows are given antibiotics, it can often end up in the dairy that humans consume which can eventually lead to the creation of new antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The development of these new strains make it difficult for doctors to continue…