September is PCOS Month. At Affinity Acupuncture, we see many cases of PCOS and we find that most women don’t receive enough education or resources around this diagnosis. PCOS is a common issue in women, but sadly few conventional treatment options exist....
With more and more practitioners practicing dry needling, more people are hearing about dry needling. So what is it, and how does it compare to acupuncture? What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a technique focused on releasing trigger points. Dry needling is also...
If you’re struggling with overactive bladder symptoms, you may be feeling frustrated and hopeless. Normal bladder function is something most of us take for granted, but with overactive bladder, every day activities and peace of mind suffer from frequent interruptions...
Natural Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia – The Research A recent systematic review from Cochrane Library examined the effectiveness of acupuncture on fibromyalgia. On average 1 in 5 people with fibromyalgia use acupuncture within 2 years of diagnosis and for good...
What The Research Says A 2009 study examined the outcomes of IVF cycles for 800 women and found that the chance of success was related to chronic stress levels. They concluded that chronic stress levels may have a negative effect on follicle development in an IVF...
Acupuncture Research A 2020 systematic review looked at seven clinical trials comparing acupuncture treatment to standard pharmacological treatment. After examining the results of all these studies, it was concluded that “acupuncture is just as effective and has fewer...
