by urban-acupuncture | Feb 6, 2025 | Acupuncture
If you’re dealing with bloating, stomach pain, cramping, discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, acid-reflux or appetite issues (low or high), acupuncture can help restore balance to your digestive system, improving comfort and function naturally. The gut is often referred to as “the second brain,” in traditional Chinese medicine because there exists a bi-directional communication network between the central nervous system and the “gut-brain” or enteric nervous system. Acupuncture helps regulate the central nervous system, allowing improved communication throughout the body. Additionally, it helps aid in nutrient absorption, triggers the release of digestive enzymes, improves blood circulation to the gut, reduces inflammation, balances gut microbial, and stimulates the release of endorphins and other pain relief chemicals.
The digestive system is sensitive to stress, diet, and lifestyle. While these factors impact our overall health and wellness, they are particularly noticeable in our digestive system because they can have an immediate impact on our quality of life on a day to day basis. When we are stressed, our bodies go into “fight or flight mode,” which quickly diverts our resources away from digestion. Acupuncture gently reminds our bodies to restore balance. We can help with the process by learning ways to decrease stress, eating more fiber and less refined sugar, and of course moving our bodies more. Acupuncture is your partner in the wellness journey.
Patients notice improved energy and relief from chronic digestive issues with regular treatments. Common digestive concerns we treat include: bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort, constipation or irregular bowel movements, acid reflux or heartburn, post-meal fatigue or sluggish digestion, and stress-related digestive issues.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy, electroacupuncture and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Jan 30, 2025 | Acupuncture
Aging is inevitable. We start aging the day we’re born. Aging isn’t just about how we look, it’s about how we feel.
Acupuncture can improve longevity, vitality, quality of life, and restore our energy flow. Not only can it help us live longer, it can make the process more enjoyable.
Regular acupuncture (and for that matter, any modality that helps maintain your health including reiki, cupping, massage, bodywork, reflexology, exercise, stretching, etc) can reduce stress, increase circulation, decrease puffiness, improve hormonal balance, regulate oxidative stress, promote healing after surgery, and decrease inflammation and pain.
Acupuncture, along with other health modalities, can significantly extend the quality of life you experience as you age. Even if you are fortunate enough to age with minimal pain or chronic conditions, regular monthly or bi-monthly acupuncture treatments can help maintain the status quo.
Taking care of yourself is critical to longevity. This means taking care of your WHOLE self. Feed your spiritual, mental, social, and physical body as best you can to keep it steady, grounded, and as pain free as possible. If you haven’t tried reflexology, cupping, GuaSha, reiki, Trager, deep-tissue massage or structural bodywork yet, maybe now is the time. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy, electroacupuncture and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 5, 2024 | Acupuncture, Holistic Health, Treatments
Winter can be emotionally challenging.
With shorter days, lower energy levels, and pressure brought on by the holidays contributing to feelings of sadness or lack of motivation. Acupuncture offers a natural way to lift your mood, improve focus, and help you feel like yourself again. By supporting your body’s stress response and improving circulation, acupuncture enhances mental clarity and emotional resilience. Many patients notice better energy, reduced anxiety, and improved mood after regular treatments.
We often help patients struggling with:
? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
? Low motivation or energy
? Stress-related fatigue
? Feeling overwhelmed
? Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
? Emotional imbalances related to winter blues
Find your balance this season. In addition to acupuncture, find a little something daily to boost your mood. Do you like to read, paint, converse with friends, cook, exercise–whatever it is, make time to replenish your energy. Winter is a season for hibernation. It’s OK to stay in and re-cooperate, re-balance, and rest. But if you choose to go out, we are ready to help you manage the long, dark, cold days of winter!
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy, electroacupuncture and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 5, 2024 | Acupuncture, Treatments
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If you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one, Urban Acupuncture Gift certificates are a crowd-pleaser! Purchase in any amount from $35-$1000 and receive 10% off. We also have them available at the office if you prefer a non-on-line version.
by urban-acupuncture | Aug 8, 2024 | Acupuncture
According to Phillipa Lally, a psychological researcher, it takes approximately 66 days to create a new behavior pattern. The amount of time it takes each individual to change or create a new behavior pattern can vary from 18-254 days! Acupuncture can provide the small step you need to start feeling better. Acupuncture has myriad general health benefits including: improving blood flow, calming & resetting the brain, balancing Qi & clearing blockages, stimulating the central nervous system, releasing hormones & chemicals into the body, reducing pain & inflammation, and improving mood.
Acupuncture is gentler on the body than surgery or medications and is also able to promote healing post-surgery. Research suggests that regular acupuncture treatments can improve outcomes for digestive, emotional, mental health, ear-eye-throat, fertility, musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, and addiction related conditions. While one acupuncture treatment may not counteract the long term impact of chronic issues, it has the capacity to stimulate positive change. Over time these effects will compound, aiding your body in achieving equilibrium.
Change starts with one small step. As Aristotle says, “we are what we repeatedly do,” so we’d love to be part of your routine. Whatever your health goals, we will offer a compassionate ear & work with you to achieve them.
Reference Articles:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2009/aug/how-long-does-it-take-form-habit
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-long-does-it-really-take-to-form-a-habit/
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Aug 1, 2024 | Acupuncture
Anyone who has experienced migraines understands that they are debilitating.
The intense, throbbing pain can also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. During the duration of a migraine, many individuals cannot work or complete daily activities or tasks. Therefore, people suffering from migraines will pursue a variety of treatment options until they find relief. It is estimated that up to 40% of the global population experiences some form of headache disorder that impairs their ability to function effectively on a daily basis, with 10-15% reporting migraines. Up to 21.5% of individuals suffering from migraines have also been diagnosed with PTSD.
Migraines are a unique condition that rarely have a structural or organic basis in the body. You simply cannot see it. Instead, migraines result from a sudden disruption in the body’s homeostatic, sensory systems which triggers a chain reaction causing the blood vessels of the brain to suddenly dilate. Whether it be stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, food, hormones, or weather, the key is prevention. Acupuncture has a strong counter-irritant effect on the body which tends to stabilize its internal environment.
The National Institute of Health states that, “a sound body of evidence exists supporting the use of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis.” Furthermore, a 2016 Cochrane review of 22 acupuncture trials determined that acupuncture provided positive benefits and outperformed all other treatments including sham* acupuncture, no treatment, and standard migraine pharmacological treatments. Additionally, acupuncture has been shown to be more effective than standard therapy for tension headaches.
As well as reducing the frequency of migraines by 50% or more, regular acupuncture treatments relax muscles, improve blood circulation, and release pain-relieving chemicals and endorphins into the system. These positive results can persist for more than 6 months at a time and there are little to no side effects unlike standard medications utilized for migraine treatment. For best results, the NIH and American Migraine Foundation recommend keeping a log or journal to document migraine triggers. Once these triggers have been identified, a plan can be made to manage and possibly modify behaviors or lifestyle choices that contribute to migraine triggers.
*Sham acupuncture is the term used to differentiate acupuncture that uses points specific to migraines (actual acupuncture) in clinical studies from points that are not actually migraine treatment points (sham acupuncture). The term “sham” implies that the acupuncture treatment is inactive or a placebo. “Sham” acupuncture treatments often have a positive effect in clinical studies because all acupuncture has a positive impact on the human body even when the points being utilized are not specific to the health condition being treated.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
