Leanne Pusateri Acupuncturist Puyallup

The Role Of Acupuncture In Dealing With Fibromyalgia

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Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia - a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. It can be accompanied by restless sleep, memory issues, and mood shifts. It is more common than most would think. It’s a long term, incurable condition but the symptoms can be treated. Traditional medical treatments include pain relievers and muscle relaxants. Many patients also benefit from chiropractic care and an active exercise …

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Why Are You Living With Chronic Pain?

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Chronic Pain: Pain…that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usually treatable, chronic pain persists over time and is often resistant to medical treatments. - http://www.medicinenet.com/ There are actually people who tell me that they've had pain for years and years and they've just decided to live with it. You really don't have to live with chronic pain! One of the reasons some pain is …

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3 Ways Acupuncture Helps During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy and Acupuncture There are more than 3 ways acupuncture can help during pregnancy but I wanted to focus on these as they are the common concerns I hear: Stress Let’s face it. Pregnancy for most women is wonderful. It is one of life's miracles. Many I speak with find the experience amazing. Of course that does not mean it’s always perfect or easy. It can still be a very stressful time. While some stress is OK, when you’re pregnant stress doesn’t just affect you.acupunctu When we’re …

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How Can Acupuncture Help Arthritis Sufferers?

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Can acupuncture help with arthritis? Without, question, yes! Acupuncture is highly effective as a treatment for arthritis. I have one patient whose knuckles swell but after a few acupuncture treatments the swelling goes down, the pain goes away and she's fine for a few weeks. I've helped others avoid knee surgery with regular acupuncture visits. So why does acupuncture work? There are 2 primary reasons. Endorphins: As with providing relief from headaches, endorphins released through …

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Treating Tension and Migraine Headaches With Acupuncture

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Did you know that headaches come in various shapes and sizes? At some point we will all suffer from headaches. Most are minor in nature. Others can be downright debilitating. Either way, they generally have you reaching for that over the counter medication. I have a couple of concerns here. A sign of something bigger. The majority of headaches aren’t cause for concern. They’re simply painful. Some, however, can be a symptom of another, potentially more serious, condition. Blindly reaching …

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Acupuncture, Hyperthyroidism and Hormone Balancing

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Acupuncture, Hyperthyroidism and Hormone Balancing One lesser known role of acupuncture is hormone balancing.  While it may not seem like a natural choice for hyperthyroidism, Chinese medicine considers hormones to be a part of an individual’s essence (acupuncture.com). Medicinal treatments like acupuncture focus on points which can restore this essence. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system helping release the right neuromodulators and hormones into the bloodstream. Combined with herbal …

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