Gua sha is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners of this medicine believe that a person’s qi, or energy, must flow unhindered throughout the body so you can feel your best. When qi becomes stagnant, health problems occur. With Gua sha, your acupuncturist uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape areas of your body where inflammation or stagnant qi exist to help improve circulation and promote healing. When done correctly, Gua sha can help you unlock radiant skin and achieve holistic well-being.continue reading »
Life can be incredibly stressful. Even if things are “going well,” the constant pull of the needs of others including kids, coworkers, parents, and even friends can leave us feeling drained and often leads us into making poor lifestyle choices. But what if there was a place you could go to heal your body and your mind? A sanctuary of sorts, where you can find serenity and healing through the art of acupuncture. Your acupuncturist can help you find the path to detoxification—a journey of renewal and revitalization for both body and soul. continue reading »
Stop using syringes from specific manufacturers in China
Safety is a number one concern for AcuMed Wellness & Acupuncture. Injection therapy is a popular treatment. The FDA is warning that some manufacturers who were not authorized to make syringes for distribution in the United States have done so. Concerns about dosage, leaks, breakage, quality, unexpected failures, and unexplained failures have been documented by the FDA. The FDA stated to immediately stop using syringes from “Jiangsu Caina Medical Co. Ltd and unauthorized plastic syringes manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd.”
When checking the current stock of syringes at AcuMed it could not be determined if there are any syringes manufactured by one of the companies listed by the FDA, only that the country of origin is China. Out of an abundance of caution for the patients of AcuMed all of the syringes have been pulled from stock and disposed of. New syringes have been ordered from BD, Becton, Dickinson & Company who makes their syringes in Nebraska and Connecticut. Stock will be replenished within one week. Until the new syringes are in stock injection therapy will not be available.
If you are getting an injection in a non-emergency situation please ask your healthcare provider if they know the origin of their syringes. Ask if they are following the FDA’s warning on syringes from China. You are your best advocate when it comes to your healthcare.
Orthopedic pain is a big deal for many Americans, and it comes in many different forms including knee, hip, shoulder, and other joint pain. Acupuncture has been proven an effective tool to deal with orthopedic pain…even Harvard Medical School thinks so. continue reading »
Whether a weekend warrior or a seasoned semi-professional or professional competitor, athletes are always looking for that competitive edge, the thing that can keep them healthy and give them a bit more in the tank to defeat the competition.
Sports acupuncture is a great tool athletes can use as part of their overall health care strategy. Sports acupuncture is a hybrid form of acupuncture and sports medicine that is specifically used to support sports-related activity. Athletes and runners especially can use sports medicine acupuncture to relieve pain, accelerate the healing of sports related injuries, improve performance, and increase muscle flexibility. Let’s unpack each of these benefits and see just how sports acupuncture can be used to treat athletes.continue reading »
