Category: Pain Relief

Studies Recommend Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Treatment, Part 2

Acupuncture Needles and Model

Posted on May 15, 2018 by
Category: Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Pain Relief

In this article, part 2 of a series on acupuncture for pain, Dr. Bartlett reveals more research that supports its use for chronic pain treatment. As large players in health care start supporting alternative therapies, it's becoming clear that the time has come for mainstreaming alternative therapies for pain. Relying on opioids as a first-line pain therapy has proved to be a bad idea. It's time to give ancient practices their rightful place at the table.
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An Alternative to Oral Pain Medication: Using Topical Medication to Address Chronic Pain

Posted on April 19, 2018 by and
Category: Compounding, Pain Relief

A lot of attention surrounds the abuse and addiction rates of prescription oral pain medications. Although a suitable choice for acute pain following traumatic injury or surgery, they may not be the best option for chronic pain. Topical pain medication has the potential to treat, or help treat, pain with fewer side effects. In this article, we cover the different types of topical pain medications and why they may be a better choice for chronic pain.
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Studies Recommend Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Treatment, Part 1

Acupuncture Needles

Posted on April 17, 2018 by
Category: Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Pain Relief

Dr. Kathleen Bartlett reports on numerous high-quality studies that have investigated the use of acupuncture for treating chronic pain. Spoiler alert: the research indicates that acupuncture is an effective treatment for pain. This is part one in a series where Dr. Bartlett summarizes her extensive research.
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