We’re very smart, clever animals. With our intelligence, we’ve created a world with unparalleled amenities like running water, solar panels, electric cars, even pocket-sized supercomputers that give us access to unprecedented information, allow us to explore the solar system, and connect us to nearly every human being at the farthest reaches of our own planet. These are things our ancestors couldn’t have even dreamt of - so why are we so stressed and anxious?
Read MoreFar too many people live with chronic pain. It is estimated that over 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic pain worldwide (NCHS, 2006). In many cases, individuals have exhausted all options available to mitigate their conditions and are left with the possibility of invasive surgery, or turning to opioid based pain medication to mask the root causes of their conditions. Acupuncture, as part of the larger system of Chinese Medicine, exists as a promising evidence-based, complimentary, or alternative option for mitigating this suffering; in many cases by treating branch symptoms, as well as the root causes.
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