Category Archives: ModalitiesBreast Cancer and AcupunctureAcupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are known to improve the quality of life for women with breast cancer. They can aid in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and the flu like symptoms associated with chemotherapy. In addition, they … Continue reading
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Massage Therapy Can Improve Symptoms of FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia affects millions of Americans, many of whom are women. The main signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia include deep muscle pain, painful tender points, and morning stiffness. Other symptoms may include sleep problems, fatigue, and anxiety. Regular Massage Therapy sessions … Continue reading
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Acupuncture’s Positive Effects on FertilityDid you know that acupuncture’s positive effect on fertility is related to: 1) influencing hypothalamic function and regulating hormones 2) increasing ovarian and uterine blood flow 3) improving the endometrial environment 4) inhibiting uterine contractitility 5) modulating immune factors 6) … Continue reading Mayan Abdominal Massage and IUI/IVFWe are so fortunate to have a certified practitioner of Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Massage TM. Audrey Blanchard, LMT has had extensive training in this specialized modality. This is an article recently published that http://alignmentmonkey.nurturance.net/2011/maya-abdominal-therapy-and-iui-ivf Acupuncture in the Media, Katie CouricWe are familiar with Jill Blakeway, and suggest her writings as a resource for our patients. This was a great interview in support of acupuncture and expresses simple explanations that help us understand a little bit more about the traditional … Continue reading
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Acupuncture and IVFOne question that often arises at ilumina is how often to get acupuncture when going through an IVF cycle. The answer is simple and complex. Here is my general recommendation if you are starting an IVF cycle and the goal … Continue reading An informative article about Ovarian HyperstimulationThis is one of the health issues that we have experience treating here at ilumina. Dr. Dana Price is incredibly well trained and experienced and brings a level of compassion true to real health care. http://acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31821
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Acupuncture in PregnancyAcupuncture and its parent medical system, Traditional Chinese Medicine, have a long and rich history in the treatment of women during pregnancy. There is explanation of the treatment of infertility with herbs as early as the Warring States Period (476-221 … Continue reading Massage Centered Information for Massage Awareness WeekIn honor of massage awareness week, our Licensed Massage Therapist Audrey Blanchard will be sharing with us helpful information all week. 10/22 Fibromyalgia is a syndrome in which the person experiences long term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the muscles, … Continue reading
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Practitioner StoryFrom time to time, the practitioners will share some amazing experiences they have had practicing acupuncture. This one is from Catherine Travis, M.Ac., L.Ac. A Medical Director of a hospital in Seattle called me requesting that I come to the … Continue reading |
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