You’ve just finished the leftover turkey and mashed potatoes, which must mean that the holidays are here! It’s an exciting time, but can also be quite stressful. With travel, big family reunions or party plans, and gift buying frenzies, many people feel the effects of anxiety or depression in December and January. How can Acupuncture… Read More
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Fun Facts You May Not Know About Acupuncture
Chronic pain can make the simplest tasks in life miserable. Here at Mayflower Acupuncture, we take pride in the art of acupuncture and the wonderful benefits it can have on your body. It balances your body’s systems, reduces stress, and helps you recover faster from injury, illness or surgery. It also helps those with chronic… Read More
Acupuncture: A Cure for the Common Cold?
As winter approaches, so does the dreaded cold and flu season. Are you tired of fighting against your stuffy nose and sore throat with pills, bad tasting syrups and more pills? Well, there are more holistic and natural ways to feel better, including acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy. Many people believe there is no cure… Read More
Can Acupuncture Tap the Fountain of Youth?
Have you been investing in expensive creams and trying juice cleanses, believing that they might hold the secret to everlasting youth? Believe it or not, acupuncture isn’t just for aches and pains, but can also make you feel and look younger. Regular acupuncture treatment can make you feel more energetic and also reduce the outward… Read More
Common Acupuncture Myths, Debunked!
If you are dealing with chronic pain, you’ve probably had family and friends tell you about acupuncture or have read about it online, wondering if it would be the right thing for you but afraid to pursue it further. Chances are, you’ve hesitated because of all the myths that are out there. It’s hard to… Read More
Conventional Medicine and Pranayama
What does conventional biomedicine have to say about pranayama? Little analysis has been done related specifically to prayanama; however, a good deal of science is available on the subject of breathing. This article looks at some general principles and is a cursory overview of research related to controlled breathing. This information is reported in… Read More
Views from a Western Acupuncturist in Hong Kong
An interesting development in health care is occurring all over the world. Natural and traditional medicine, most notably acupuncture, are entering the marketplace in a big way. Two major reasons drive this new integration. First, consumers are increasingly demanding freedom in choosing the therapies they wish to receive. Second, there is pressure on both the… Read More
Shoulder Injuries in Rowers and Yachtsmen
Severe muscle injuries require evaluation and treatment by an orthopedic surgeon or similarly trained professional, with referral to physiotherapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist or rehabilitation specialist. However most muscle injuries, including shoulder injuries are never seen by a physician. Download the PDF to read the rest of article. By Steve Paine, OMD (Hong Kong), L.Ac., LCMP (Hong… Read More
New Hope for Injured Athletes: Naturally
By Steve Paine, OMD (Hong Kong), L.Ac., LCMP (Hong Kong) Kowloon Cricket Club Magazine
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