Category Archives: Acupuncture

Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?

By admin | Published: January 11, 2013

Acupuncture and Weight Loss Works by Reducing Stress and Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Summary:  While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all, it can help make your weight loss plan work for you.  Acupuncture — an ancient medical treatment using small needles at precise points — stimulates the nervous system.  One result is pain [...]

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Acupuncture and Stress Relief Part 2: How acupuncture eases pain, improves mood, sleep, and body chemistry

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: December 18, 2012

We cannot eliminate stress from our live but we can learn to manage. That’s part of what we learned in Acupuncture and Stress Releif Part 1: How the Body Responds to Stress Acupuncture is very effective in reducing stress and stress related conditions. It is well documented that there is a [...]

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Acupuncture and Stress Relief Part 1: How Your Body Responds to Stress

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: December 6, 2012

Stress is a part of our daily lives.  In northern New Jersey, where I have my medical practice, we are so busy, we may not even be aware of how we respond to stress every day. Too much stress can adversely affect your health. It is estimated that between 75 and [...]

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How Cosmetic Acupuncture Restores Youthful Beauty Without Pain, Side Effects or Surgery

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: May 23, 2012

What is cosmetic acupuncture? Also known as acupuncture facial rejuvenation, it’s a treatment that enhances your youthful appearance and your overall sense of well-being. Not only is it effective in reducing wrinkles, lines and firming loose skin. Clients often feel increased energy, better skin tone and a healthy glow that comes [...]

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Acupuncture Relieves Pain from Osteoarthritis of the Knee

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: January 13, 2012

Acupuncture is effective for reducing pain and improving joint function in osteoarthritis of the knees According to results published in the Annals of Internal Medicine December 21st, 2004. Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function in individuals who have osteoarthritis of the knees. The results were significant “for the first time [...]

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Acupuncture is Effective in Treating TMJ Disorders

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: December 7, 2011

What are TMJ Disorders? The temporalmandibular joint is the term used for the joint connecting the upper and lower jaw.  Disorders affecting this area — commonly referred to as TMJ –  refer to pain or dysfunction in this joint. TMJ is usually associated with pain and stiffness. There may also be [...]

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Fibromyalgia Treatment: Acupuncture is Effective in Reducing Symptoms

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: October 20, 2011

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.  It is often associated with one or more other symptoms such as fatigue, stiffness, and insomnia.  The pain of Fibromyalgia syndrome (also known as FMS) typically includes particular areas of increased sensitivity called tender points. Fibromyalgia affects up to 2% of [...]

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