Understanding Weather And Temperature Sensitive Arthritis Many types of joint pain are aggravated by changes in weather or temperature. This kind of pain is known is Chinese Medicine as “Bi” (pronounced bee) and is a temperature sensitive arthritis. Some people find their arthritis is worse when the weather is damp or about to turn damp. … Read more
Chinese Medicine And Arthritis Here we discuss the different types of Chinese Medical conditions which commonly correlate to the Western diagnosis of arthritis. “Bi Syndrome” is the most common correlate and is translated as pain or painful obstruction, both of which accurately describe Arthritis. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF TYPES OF BI-SYNDROMES. THE BASIC FORMS … Read more
West Village Acupuncture Provides Guidance On The Best Diet For Fibromyalgia Patients. First of all there isn’t agreement on what constitutes “the best diet for acupuncture”. There is, however, agreement about the general food types that should be avoided by fibromyalgia patients. We hope to provide some valuable guidance about foods that should be avoided, … Read more
Fibromyalgia Research Meiji University Study Confirms Results of Earlier Fibromyalgia Research on Effectiveness of Acupuncture Fibromyalgia Research Studies Consistent in Findings on Effectiveness of Acupuncture Treatment A 2010 study conducted at Meiji University in Kyoto, Japan found that acupuncture was more effective in relieving many of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, than frequently used conventional … Read more
Exercise And Pain Relief Appropriate levels of exercise, stretching and hydrotherapy can significantly reduce pain levels and brain fog. They are self care techniques that every patient can use, regardless of the seriousness of their condition. For many pain sufferers the notion of exercising as a way of relieving pain is, quite simply, counter-intuitive. That … Read more
Fibromyalgia Effective Treatments For Improving Sleep HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP IMPROVE SLEEP FOR FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS. Pick a particular time for going to bed and go to bed at that same time every night. A regular bedtime can help to train the body to prepare it for sleep. … Read more
Fibromyalgia Effective Treatments ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is an extremely effective treatment for fibromyalgia. The theory underlying acupuncture treatment plans make it seem as though acupuncture is made for treating fibromyalgia. Chinese Medicine sees each patient’s disease as a unique presentation. The fact that five patients may have a fibromyalgia diagnosis, does not mean that they will … Read more
Self Help And Natural Fibromyalgia Options NO COST FIBROMYALGIA EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS There are alternative remedies which every patient can implement to improve their quality of life. These are not magic pills or promises of cures, but they are tried and true actions that will improve the quality of a patients’ life. They are very basic … Read more
Fibromyalgia Tender Points As Diagnostic Criteria Fibromyalgia is characterized by a number of variable symptoms. As the name suggests, the primary symptom is pain. The term itself means “fibro”-fibrous tissues (tendons and ligaments), “my”- muscles and “algia”- pain. Fibromyalgia tender points are the primary official diagnostic criteria as established by the American College of Rheumatology are: … Read more
Offering Safe, Effective, Non-Addictive Insomnia Treatment West Village Acupuncture is an NYC acupuncturist for insomnia. Insomnia can be an extremely taxing condition impacting virtually every aspect of your life. Acupuncture is a safe and effective means of treating many forms of insomnia. The cause of insomnia can vary greatly, and thus treatment approaches for different … Read more