acupuncture can help relive arthritis pain

Here is a snapshot of group of points typically used to treat arthritis pain in the feet.

So you may be wondering – what is the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?

According to the principles of traditional Chinese Medicine – rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by a burning or heat like sensation. It is localized (stays in the same place) and you can see that it can become red – indicating the presence of heat and inflammation. And, it can be aggravated with movement.

Osteoarthritis is different. It is typically characterized by pain, which is typically dull not sharp) and usually gets better upon movement. There is inflammation, but it is a puffy type of inflammation, like there is a bit of edema in the immediate area. Cold weather or rainy days can make it worse.

What do these two types have in common?

Acupuncture can help relive the pain in both situations. I know because I have treated many, many cases of arthritis. If it can work for them it can work for you too!

So what are you waiting for? Give us a call today!

arthritis and carrot juice

Let me tell you a little story about arthritis and carrot juice. When I moved back to Ohio, I discovered that I had arthritis. I hadn’t a clue prior to that, because I had lived in Florida for the previous 15 years and I was symptom free.

In my home town, they would have these raw food meetings. I would go at the urging of one of my longtime friends, who was a raw food enthusist. I went to a few and started juicing carrots. At the time, I was sleeping on the couch because I couldn’t handle sleeping on a regular bed. Every morning I woke up in pain and frequently, I woke up at night in pain. I had arthritis in my spine, hands and feet.

After 3 days of juicing – about 5 pounds of carrots a day – for three days, I woke up on the third morning with no pain. No Pain! I couldn’t believe it. I had heard of this type of thing happening before, but it had never happened to me.

Amazing isn’t it?