by Karen Nunley | Oct 29, 2018 | Emotional Health, General Acupuncture, Managing Stress
At the first sign of stress, whether real or perceived, our sympathetic nervous system kicks into high gear. Our heart rate increases, our pupils dilate, and our digestion temporarily shuts down, directing blood to our extremities, so that if need be, we can either...
by Karen Nunley | Oct 22, 2018 | Acute and Chronic Pain Management, General Acupuncture
According to a report published in The Lancet, over forty percent of Americans have acute or chronic pain conditions that may require treatment. Acute pain, defined as pain which starts quickly and does not last long, may be caused by an infection, accident or...
by Karen Nunley | Oct 15, 2018 | Women's Health
Acupuncture provides affordable, drug-free treatment for many of the conditions of pregnancy, thus giving both you and your baby a safe choice as you prepare for childbirth. Morning Sickness The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has concluded that acupuncture is an...
by Karen Nunley | Oct 8, 2018 | Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Acupuncture has received much attention as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatments for its use in pain relief, reducing side effects, accelerating recovery and improving quality of life. It can be used to address many of the concerns that come up during and after...
by Karen Nunley | Oct 1, 2018 | Central Texas Allergies
Austin and central Texas are well known for an abundance of allergy producing pollens and mold spores. The most common reactions to airborne allergens include stuffy nose, red or irritated eyes, throat irritation, cough and possibly a low-grade fever. These occur...
