Carpal Tunnel - Never Underestimate the Power of a Single Needle
July 28, 2006 on 3:27 am | In Carpal Tunnel | Comments Off Regardless of the ailment that is being treated in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the focus is always on treating the whole person. For example, a typical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome would include placing needles on the body to unblock the energy pathways (meridians) that run thru the wrist, and also to place needles on the body that would have the function of nourishing and/or relaxing the tendons. While acupuncture is extremely safe and using multiple needles usually puts the body in a profound state of relaxation, caution is indicated if the patient is extremely fatigued, hungry or emotionally distraught. A few weeks ago, I had a new patient with an acute flare up of carpal tunnel syndrome. She arrived at my office in tears, stating that she had not slept in four days. She had not eaten at all that day. And her pain was so severe that she said she wished that she “could just cut her arm off to make the pain go away.” She said that it felt as if there was a nail at...Visit our website for the full article...
Patient Testimonial - Archilles Tendonitis
July 27, 2006 on 4:00 am | In Testimonials | Comments Off I’m a non-competitive runner, with a history of Achilles tendonitis in both legs. As I run all year, I was discouraged to have a re-occurrence just a month before the 2006 15K Utica Boilermaker, which I have run consecutively for 15 years. This particular injury makes walking painful and running impossible. Previously, I had taken the conventional route of rest, ice, electronic stimulation, ibuprofen and physical therapy. Unfortunately, the recovery period lasted almost 3 months. Most recently, I treated myself with rest, ice and an herbal anti-inflammatory, with a limited degree of relief. Running, however, was out of the question. I had heard of acupuncture, and although I was skeptical, I was also desperate. My first session consisted of a thorough review of my medical history and physical condition. It was a soothing and relaxing experience and amazingly, I felt an immediate improvement. I continued my own self-treatment and followed up with a second acupuncture...Visit our website for the full article...
Between Heaven and Earth - A Guide to Chinese Medicine Book Review
July 24, 2006 on 2:00 pm | In Book Reviews | Comments Off "Between Heaven and Earth" "A Guide to Chinese Medicine" By Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korn When I first mentioned to my yoga teacher several years ago that I was considering a major career change and wanted to go back to school to study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), (I had been a computer programmer/systems analyst for 20 years) – she suggested that I read “Between Heaven and Earth”. I bought the book that day and have been fascinated with the theories that are the foundation of TCM ever since.Visit our website for the full article...
Acupuncture Patient Testimonial - Plantar Fasciitis
July 21, 2006 on 2:00 am | In Testimonials | Comments Off Linda – Clinton, NY After having physical therapy from August 2005 thru October 2005 for my plantar fasciitis, I asked my podiatrist for his thoughts on acupuncture. He gave me a positive response and suggested Joyce Marley. I began acupuncture treatment with Joyce on November 23, 2005. I was seen twice a week until the end of December, at which time my husband and I went to South Carolina for three months. After a month of treatments with Joyce, the pain began to subside. By mid-February, I had NO pain when walking while wearing shoes, (and I have done a LOT of walking) and I am now able to walk on hard surfaces, barefoot with minimal or no discomfort (no more pain!) 99.9% of the time.Visit our website for the full article...
Patient Testimonial for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Allergies
July 20, 2006 on 2:00 am | In Testimonials | Comments Off April, 2006 Cathe – New Hartford, NY In the late fall of 2004, as I was trying to do the endless chopping that accompanies making a holiday dinner, I was having severe pain in my right hand. I had an adverse reaction to my Hepatitis B injections earlier in the year, and it had thrown me into a rheumatoid arthritis type of reaction. I had been seeing an area rheumatologist who had prescribed short term steroids, Methotrexate, and finally Enbrel injections to relieve the symptoms and try to prevent its exacerbation. All of these treatments left me severely nauseous and weak and without relief from the pain. It was impacting my ability to concentrate on my work and leaving me feeling hopeless. After developing hives following my Enbrel injections, I knew I needed to do something else or I would lose the use of my right hand. When my husband, Bob suggested a year ago that I make an appointment to come in and talk to Joyce about acupuncture, I will admit I was highly skeptical...Visit our website for the full article...
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