Many of us have already experienced or will experience some amount of hearing loss. This can be due to aging or noise-induced factors. Exposure to loud sound over time can permanently damage the ears and result in hearing loss.
If you find yourself struggling with hearing and feeling the need to turn up the TV or your music louder, you may be experiencing hearing loss. Here are five steps to improve your hearing and prevent further damage. 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.
There have been numerous cases where professional athletes in the peak of their careers have died of heart attacks and other natural complications. Could these deaths have been prevented by taking better care of their overall health? Possibly. continue reading
Skin issues can happen at any age. Whether you have dry, oily or sensitive skin, it can get complicated.
Although there are many products on the market that promise to “cure” your skin ailments, natural alternatives have proven to be effective and one of the safest options for skin treatment.
Here are just a few of the different oils that are easy to add to your skin maintenance routine and can help with frustrations you may be facing. continue reading
Have you heard about this new thing going around called dry needling? Well if not, here’s a little information on it. Dry needling IS acupuncture. But there are definite differences when you compare the two side by side. Dry needling typically consists of a 1-2 day seminar and it is considered illegal in most states, except Texas. So how can you tell the difference and how do you really know what you’re getting? Here’s a chart that breaks it down for you:
Physician / Certified Acupuncturist — NOT what you want
♦ Certified physicians, physical therapists or chiropractors with as little as 50 hours of training
♦ Training that is often made up of video taped lectures or home study
♦ Not required to complete the national certification exam to prove competency
♦ Minimal clinical experience in acupuncture and / or no actual patient treatments before certification
♦ Not required to regularly complete continuing education courses
Licensed Acupuncturist — DEFINITELY what you want
♥ Licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.) have an average of 2,700+ hours of master’s-level training
♥ Master’s level, on-site training at a nationally accredited school or college of acupuncture
♥ Hundreds of hours of clinical experience and a minimum of 250 actual patient treatments before licensure
♥ Required to pass the national certification exam in acupuncture in order to become licensed by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
♥ Required to do regular continuing education to maintain national certification
And here are a couple of great resources for your further education on the subject.
http://acupuncturesafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/NCASI_10_Key_Facts_8.5x11_Brochure.pdf
http://www.liveoakacupuncture.com/dry-needling
Hopefully this will allow you to make an informed decision when choosing an acupuncturist. When looking for a qualified acupuncturist for serious concerns, chronic conditions, or long-term benefits, start your search for practitioners who are licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.). They will have the highest level of training in the field. You will find a list of licensed acupuncturists at www.NCCAOM.org.
You can schedule an appointment with a qualified licensed acupuncturist today by calling (262)977-8793 or by using our website online scheduling tool at www.threemoonsacupuncture.com. We look forward to helping you along your healing journey.
Arthritis is a painful and oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by the age of 85. It’s important to note, however, that there are several different types of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being just one. Other common types include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, septic arthritis, Still’s disease, and ankylosing spondylitis.
While most people living with moderate-to-severe arthritis resort to prescription medication to mask their symptoms, a safer and more effective form of treatment may come in the form of a 2,000-plus-year-old Chinese practice called acupuncture. Numerous studies have found acupuncture to offer relief of many different types of arthritis. And best of all, it doesn’t come with the adverse side effects associated with arthritis medication. continue reading
