Acupuncture for Acute Pain

The effectiveness of acupuncture for acute pain has recently been proven. Many people erroneously think that acupuncture can only treat chronic pain, like chronic backpain, chronic elbow pain, or fibromylagia that has become a chronic condition. And it is true, multiple studies in China and the U.S. have focused on using acupuncture to treat chronic […]

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Acupuncture Research

Western medicine prides itself on being scientific and evidence based, though some research suggests that more than half of all western medical procedures are not based on research. Scientific American delves into the issue in a recent article illustrating that there is not a high degree of scientific certainty in modern medicine. Professor of public […]

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The Science of Chinese Medicine

By James Whittle M.S., L.Ac. Introduction In the February 2014 issue of Journal of Chinese medicine (number 204), Peter Eckman M.D., physician and acupuncturist, presented a short article titled “Traditional Chinese Medicine – Science or Pseudoscience? A Response to Paul Unschuld” in which he questions Paul Unschuld’s supposed belief that Chinese medicine and acupuncture are […]

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Acupuncture for Neuropathy

There are many different types of neuropathy. The Neuropathy Association identifies more than 100 possible types of neuropathy. Your medical doctor can help you get an accurate diagnosis from a western medical perspective. Some common types of neuropathy are:       Autonomic Neuropathy       Injury related neuropathy       Cancer-Related Neuropathies       Compressive Neuropathies       Diabetic Neuropathy […]

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Acupuncture Resources

On this page you will find a comprehensive list of acupuncture resources in the United States and abroad. If you scroll down you will see a list of international acupuncture resources. If you would like your acupuncture or Chinese medicine resource listed here, please email James Whittle at james@blueridgeclinic.com. Acupuncture Organizations State or Local Organizations […]

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