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Acupuncture as an Alternative to Opioids

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, almost 50,000 people die every year from opioid overdoses, more than 10 million misuse opioids in a given year, and opioids are a factor in 72% of overdose deaths. You hear about the opioid crisis on the nightly news frequently but what can be done to help people deal with

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Class: Simple Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain and Lumbopelvic Stability

Presented by Alameda Acupuncture Corporation

NCCAOM Provider ID 9291 PDA Pending

CAB CE ID 1748 CEU Pending

Registration open to Licensed Acupuncturists

Date: November 19,  2022 Time: 8:30am to 4:30 pm (1 hour lunch break) Location: Alameda, CA Cost: $525 Instructor Dr. Jenny Nieters, L.Ac. DACM

Course Overview: 

Low back pain is a common complaint in

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Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Sports Injuries

Acupuncture and an acupuncture technique called dry needling can support athletic performance, injury recovery and  increased resilience.  Whether you are a professional, college, or high school athlete (or maybe just a weekend warrior), you know that injuries can happen when you least expect it. Sometimes, it’s a traumatic injury and sometimes it is overuse. Every athlete wants to get

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Acupuncture Helps Treat Arthritis Pain

According to the CDC, arthritis is a common health problem in the U.S., affecting more than 54 million people, with this number expected to rise to 78 million in the next 20 years. Among chronic diseases in the U.S., arthritis causes more disability than any other condition, including heart disease, diabetes, and back or spine problems.

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Six Ways Acupuncture Can Improve Women’s Health

Women’s health issues can be complex and unique to each person. However, traditional Western medicine solutions are full of invasive procedures that can alter hormones. Other solutions include prescription drugs that can have strong side effects for those taking them. Unfortunately, many women believe these are the only options. 

However, acupuncture can be a tremendous solution in addressing a

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