` Mark your calendar November 20, 2014 is the 38th Annual Great American Smoke Out. According to the American Cancer Society, more people quit smoking for good on this event than any other day. Every year 4 million Americans quit. You can do it too. There are plenty if reasons...
Leaving behind the bright years of youth and entering a quieter, more mature phase in life often prompts the question: How can I preserve my youth and extend my life? Healthy aging and improved longevity is closely related to good Bladder Health. Did you know that…. Incontinence and urinary...
Although tea drinking has been associated with health benefits for centuries, only in recent years have its medicinal properties been investigated scientifically. In the past 20 years, thousands of studies have shown green tea’s benefits. It turns out that Green tea is so good for you that it’s even got...
Heartburn/GastroEsophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), is the most common digestive disorder in our society. It resulted in more than 150 million prescriptions in 2012. The most common treatment for GERD are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). In addition to the millions of people who sought medical care for this problem, others purchased...
We are in the midst of a new fad, “gluten free”. As with many fads there is debate. The vegan camp relies on grains for their protein. The Paleo Camp “cavemen principle”, believe that all grains are bad. Both sides having sound arguments. The substances that we ingest have an...
The New Year has begun and most of us will be trying to trim our waistline. Many will try the newest fad diet. If you are serious about getting healthier and shedding some pounds, here are some things you should know… Diets don’t work long term, even worse most people...
Helping Our Communities to Stay Healthy Here at Opus Acupuncture we believe that we can make a difference in people’s lives by showing them how to regain and maintain their health naturally. To help accomplish this goal we are active members of The Foundation for Wellness Professionals. This is a...
Did you know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? It is estimated that 230,000 women and 2,200 men in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Approximately 38,000 women and 500 men will die of breast cancer in 2013. The major risk factor for this...
The calming and regenerative effects of Acupuncture have long been known. Now, Acupuncture is becoming more widely recognized as an alternative therapy for curbing high blood pressure as well as aiding those recovering from a stroke. Hypertension, elevated levels of blood pressure, is sometimes referred to as a “Silent Killer.”...
In China, researchers decided to compare the results between treating depression with fluoxetine hydrochloride, the active ingredient in Prozac® and other drugs, with the use of Acupuncture. They did this comparison by choosing 120 people who were diagnosed with depression. Half were treated with Acupuncture and half were treated with...
