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Why Hashimoto’s Feels So Hard (And How You Can Fix It)

Hashimoto’s is tough. Imagine fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and mood swings. Simple tasks feel like too much. You’re told it’s “just a thyroid problem” and handed thyroid meds without addressing the root cause. Here’s the truth: in many cases, Hashimoto’s isn’t random. It’s your immune system responding to a hidden viral threat. A 2024

Most auto-immune issues are caused by smoldering infections

Many “mystery” illnesses: fibromyalgia, autoimmune flares, digestive issues, or chronic Lyme style fatigue and brain fog are just different faces of one hidden problem: low-grade infections and toxins wearing you down. Ancient healers called this Gu syndrome. The real cause (hidden bugs) and your immune systems over response to them, you chase symptoms instead of

IT Band Pain? Dry Needling Could Be Your Game-Changer

Your IT band’s screaming—knee pain, hip stiffness, and running feels like torture. That tight, rope-like strip is derailing your life, but why’s it happening, and how can dry needling and neurofunctional acupuncture help? Let’s break down the IT band and unlock relief with dry needling and neurofunctional acupuncture. 1. The IT Band: Your Lower Body’s

The Myofascial Pain Puzzle: Are Trigger Points the Cause or the Effect?

You’ve felt it—a knot in your shoulder, radiating pain down your arm. It’s a myofascial trigger point (MTrP), and it’s at the heart of a maddening question: Is this knot causing your pain, or is it a symptom of something deeper? Jay P. Shah, MD, a pain research pioneer, calls this the “chicken and egg”

Microcurrent Stimulation for Degenerative Eye Conditions (Macular Degeneration & Retinitis Pigmentosa)

Insights: Introduction:Microcurrent stimulation therapy involves applying tiny electrical currents to the eye or periorbital area, and it is being explored as a treatment for degenerative retinal conditions like macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Scientific studies and clinical trials over the past decade have reported promising yet preliminary outcomes. For dry AMD – a condition with

Debunking the Myths: Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling

Debunking the Myths: Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling

The debate surrounding acupuncture and dry needling often generates confusion, particularly in Western contexts. Much of this misunderstanding stems from centuries-old mistranslations of ancient Chinese medical texts, leading to the incorrect notion that acupuncture relies on “mystical energies” rather than anatomical and physiological principles recognized by modern science. Recent scholarly work by experts such as

Understanding Complexity in Human Biology Through Eastern Medicine

Understanding Complexity in Human Biology Through Eastern Medicine

The human body is complex. It is not merely a sum of its parts. The body’s behaviors, especially when it comes to healing from complex chronic conditions are not linear. Linear reductionist models are favored by modern medicine. Each body part and organ system are broken down and have a specialist. Those specialists don’t take

What Vision Improvements Can You Expect With MicroAcupuncture for Macular Degeneration?

MicroAcupuncture is a groundbreaking approach that offers new hope for individuals with macular degeneration, a condition that often seems untreatable with conventional methods. Unlike standard eye treatments, MicroAcupuncture focuses on stimulating blood flow and awakening dormant retinal cells, which may slow down or even improve vision loss. By activating specific points, it targets the underlying

How Acupuncture Can Help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition that affects the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles in the neck and upper chest area. It occurs when there is compression on these structures between the collarbone and first rib. This can result in various symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms, hands, and

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