PTSD and Acupuncture
You’ve seen the strained look on his face. He’s far away. He doesn’t sleep well and sits around all day doing nothing. He’s always tired. You’ve invited him to the things he loves doing, but he never feels like doing them anymore. Sometimes he yells a lot—really overreacts. But when you ask him what’s wrong, he denies any problems.
You’re happy he is back from Iraq, but you thought it would be different. You thought you could get back to normal.
You thought that having him home safe would make both of you happy again. he’s not at war anymore—why is he acting this way?
Your loved one may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). continue reading
There is a difference between being in top physical shape and holistically healthy. Some people may be in great athletic shape, but actually neglecting their body’s other internal health needs.
Do you have problems getting out of bed in the morning? Or getting out of a chair after you’ve been sitting for a while?
Do you suffer from allergies or asthma? As a parent, one of the scariest moments of my life was an ambulance ride from the ER in our local hospital to a larger hospital watching my son struggle to breath. He was diagnosed with asthma. It’s a little-known fact that allergies and asthma are directly linked to each other. Asthma, which affects roughly one in 12 people according to the CDC, is characterized by spasms of the small airways and inflammation. Furthermore, about 90% of children under the age of 16 with asthma have allergies, while 70% of people between the ages of 16 and 30 have allergies, and 50% of adults over the age of 40 have allergies. 
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. Symptoms can be brought on by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. Although there is no known cure to IBS, there are numerous alternative treatments to prescription medication that can help relieve symptoms. 
Many of you know that I was blessed with twins through IVF. Going through the three years of fertility treatments prior to IVF was one of the toughest times of my life. I am convinced that I wouldn’t have needed to go through that period, if I knew about the benefits of acupuncture then.
There’s a certain level of mysticism surrounding the ancient holistic practice of acupuncture. Those who haven’t tried it may view it as some sham practice with no real value or benefit. On the other hand, those who have tried are fully aware of its powerful effects on the human body.
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