Holistic Medicine Wellness Center Blog

If you are dealing with a medical problem, or you are just looking for a doctor who can be a partner in your quest to maintain or improve your overall wellness, you have lots of options in front of you. If you are attracted to natural and alternative medicines, you might be particularly interested in both naturopathy and osteopathy. What are the differences and similarities between these two approaches to healthcare? This blog post provides some important information.

Are you looking for a nonpharmaceutical way to find relief from headaches, body pain, stress, and sleep problems? Acupuncture may be able to help with all of those issues. But whom should you trust to administer your treatment? Should you undergo Western medical acupuncture or traditional acupuncture? This blog post explains what is similar and what is different between these two approaches to treatment.

Throughout the world, millions of people rely on acupuncture to help them deal with a variety of conditions. Have you ever wondered how this therapy evolved to become what it is today? Acupuncture has a fascinating history! This blog post explains its origins. You might just find a new appreciation for this ancient form of medicine.

Medical acupuncture has the potential to relieve pain, reduce stress, and provide other benefits. Plus, since it is nonpharmaceutical and minimally invasive, it will not have a big impact on your daily routine. However, in order for your treatment to reach its maximum effectiveness, there are some simple steps you should take after your appointment. What are the dos and don’ts that you should observe after an acupuncture session? This blog post explains.

In some situations, pain is a good thing. It lets you know that something is wrong, and it prompts you to take action to make the situation better. However, when pain becomes chronic, it is a very bad thing. It can interfere with your quality of life, rob you of much-needed sleep, and be a major risk factor for depression and other mental health conditions. What causes chronic pain? How is it treated? Continue reading this blog post to discover useful information.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a widely misunderstood condition. Many people do not know exactly what it is, so even if they have some of its primary signs and symptoms, they may not recognize what is going on. Do you have fibromyalgia? What exactly is this condition, and how can you tell if you should see your doctor about it? This blog post shares important information.

Adding supplements into your wellness routine has the potential to increase your health and boost your quality of life. However, you should not simply head to the nearest store and pick up whatever popular supplements are displayed on the shelf. Instead, you should take time to learn how to navigate around the three major concerns with supplements. What are those concerns, and how can you deal with them successfully? This blog post explains.

Would you like to lose weight? Many people would. Unfortunately, countless individuals get sucked into fad diet culture and end up disappointed. In fact, they often lose weight initially and then gain it all back — plus some! Fortunately, there is a better way to shed excess pounds: holistic weight loss. What is the holistic approach to losing weight? This blog post provides the answer.

Have you heard of the Muscle Energy Technique (MET)? This form of osteopathic manipulative treatment has helped countless patients since it was first invented in the late 1940s. It might be able to help you as well. But what exactly is MET? Read this introduction to the five types of muscle energy stretches to gain an overview of MET and how it works.

Do you suffer from back pain, muscle pain, and similar symptoms? Medication and rest may be able to provide a degree of relief, but in many cases, further intervention is necessary. You might be thinking about visiting a massage therapist or a care provider who offers myofascial release. What’s the difference between these two treatments? Read on to learn some details about myofascial release vs. massage.