Use Acupuncture To Treat Running Injuries

I am happy to announce a new guest blogger Amy Chitwood Burslem BA, MAcOM, LAC. Amy has a great blog and occasionally I will be reposting some of her articles here.The Chicago Marathon is soon approaching and acupuncture is wonderful for easing the pain and inflammation that comes from running injuries. In this post Amy talks about the benefits of acupuncture for runners.Acupuncture for Running

Attention Chicago Marathon Runners

4 reasons why acupuncture is an essential aspect of successful training1. Acupuncture helps keep you in top form, healthy, high energy and pain free! It boosts your energy when you are awake and helps you sleep at night.2. Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and relax muscle tension.3. Acupuncture helps injuries to heal faster so you do not miss training time.4. Acupuncture reduces and

Acupuncture and Marathon Runners

An article about acupuncture appeared just before the 40,000 runners took off in the Flora London Marathon. The author noted that serious runners “leave no stone unturned in their quest for speed, and the latest trend is acupuncture to ease weary limbs, niggling injuries and post-race fatigue. “Runners use acupuncture because it is believed that the needles stimulate the brain to release

Acupuncture May Enhance Nitric Oxide Levels

A few days ago I posted Nitric Oxide and Your Health. I talked about the important role Nitric Oxide plays in cardiovascular health. This past May a new study came out indicating that acupuncture may enhance the levels of Nitric Oxide in the body. Check it out...A study done at UCLA Medical Center in California concludes that one reason acupuncture is effective is because the needles increase the