Acupuncture for Inflammation Beverly MA

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North Shore Acupuncture and Natural Medicine

Inflammation

Previously, I have discussed turmeric and it’s anti-inflammatory properties. Today, I would like to discuss why we should care about inflammation. Generally speaking, the root of most disease, aches & pains, etc is due to inflammation. Inflammation can manifest in a two ways; acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the mechanism in which the body fights against things such as infections, injury, and toxins. Chronic inflammation is the result of the acute inflammation never “going away”. Additionally, chronic inflammation can be caused by other facts such as lack of antioxidants, smoking, obesity, autoimmune disorder, alcohol, chronic stress, processed “American” diet, just to name a few. When your body is undergoing chronic stress, eventually your body can start to damage healthy cells, tissues, and organs. This ultimately could lead to DNA damage, tissue death, and internal scarring. More commonly understood examples would be:

-          Cancer

-          Heart disease

-          Rheumatoid arthritis

-          Diabetes

Powerful Combination Diet, Supplements and Acupuncture

What can be done through diet, acupuncture, herbal medicine and supplementation to reduce chronic inflammation:

Diet:

a.     Eat foods that are high in omega 3s such as, oily fish

b.     Consume leafy greens

c.     Certain fruits such as, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, etc

d.     Nuts especially english walnuts or pecans

Supplements

a.     Turmeric supplement

b.     Omega 3 fish oils

Acupuncture for Inflammation

Acupuncture for inflammation is natural, safe and effective method to manage inflammation within the body. Inflammation can manifest in many ways. Acupuncture successfully downregulates (or suppresses) a proinflammatory biochemical called TNFα. When in excess TNFα in the body can be thought of as a raging fire resulting in extreme inflammation. The suppression of TNFα through acupuncture results in an anti-inflammatory response. This anti-inflammatory effective improves the chronic build up of inflammation. Acupuncture takes a multifaceted approach to improve your quality health and wellness.

Acupuncture:

Acupuncture reduces inflammation that can cause symptoms such as chronic low back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, fertility issues, anxiety, insomnia, digestive discomfort or any other issues that affect daily living. While it is common to experience immediate relief from your symptoms, acupuncture works best with a number of treatments. This is especially true for chronic conditions, as chronic conditions are more deeply rooted and a greater number of treatments are necessary to completely resolve the health condition.

Acupuncture - North Shore Acupuncture and Natural Medicine

At North Shore Acupuncture and Natural Medicine our idea is to uncover the root cause of your inflammation to improve your quality of life. antioxidants work and why your diet should contain more! Our goal is to promote health not only when patients are on our treatment tables, but to provide them the tools and insights to make changes in their life, nutrition, and exercise choices that can propel their health further than they have ever imagined! Experience the powerful combination of Eastern and Western medical philosophies today! Your path to wellness begins here!