Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure
Here is the update for one of my patients being treated with acupuncture and herbal therapy for hypertension. He comes in once a month for treatment and takes Great Yin and Gastrodia Relieve Wind from Health concerns. His blood pressure has remained under control without medications. In addition, his constipation is gone (often a side…
Read MoreHIV patients and Acupuncture
I just wanted to comment about this particular subset of patients. I see quite a few HIV positive patients for general “wellness,” and I have to say that this is a most gratifying group to treat. The treatment plan usually consists of twice weekly visits initially to deal with specific problems and to get their…
Read MoreGood results with Acupuncture for a patient with High Blood Pressure
On a more anecdotal basis, I saw a patient today who has been coming to me for about 6 months to treat high blood pressure. He had no desire to take medications, and so was seeking some other alternatives. He is 67 and works in a stressful job as a taxi cab dispatcher. He had…
Read MoreAcupuncturist for the NFL players
One of my patients brought me this article from the New York Times Sports Section. It’s about an acupuncturist who is devoted to 3 or 4 NFL teams and works 96 hours a week to keep them in good shape for their upcoming games. She uses a combination of a sort of massage and Japanese…
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