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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Article about Alameda Acupuncture!

We are very excited that Alameda Acupuncture was recently featured on Bay Area for Sale, a top site for Alameda County real estate. Read the article here: The Business of Living: Alameda Acupuncture

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Heat Stroke Danger

If you have every had heat stroke or heat exhaustion, take care to not repeat the experience.  Based on a  study that followed  heat stroke patients from the 1995 Chicago heat wave, people who have experienced heat stroke have 28% higher risk of death in the following year.

What to do:

Limit exposure. Stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol and coffee. Continue reading

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Acupuncture and Prostate Health

Whether you are looking to reduce your risk of prostate disease or treat an existing condition, acupuncture may be able to help. Because of its holistic approach, acupuncture can help relieve symptoms associated with prostate problems like frequent and painful urination.

A report titled Traditional Chinese Medicine and Prostate Health published by Pacific College found Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to

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Foods to Avoid for Gallbladder Pain

Gallbladder inflammation if often related to food allergies, according to Dr. James Breneman.  Remove the following foods (in order of importance) when faced with a gallbladder attack or in cases of gallbladder disease:

Eggs Pork Onions Fowl Milk Coffee Oranges Corn Beans Nuts Apples Tomatoes

While most gallstones are asymptomatic, patients can experience a “gallstone attack” or biliary colic.  This

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Acupuncture for Sleep Apnea

Over 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which causes them to stop breathing multiple times during sleep.  This results in fatigue and can lead to serious consequences such as hypertension, dysrhythmia, heart attack, and stroke. Sleep apnea can also lead to poor memory, weight gain, headaches, impotence, and job impairment.  After this Brazilian study came out as a Continue reading

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