Gold Point Acupuncture

“How does Acupuncture work?”
In TCM, we say acupuncture moves energy and blood that may be stuck and causing pain or disorder.

In conventional/western anatomy and physiology: Acupuncture stimulates points on the surface of the skin - acupuncture points - that have the ability to alter biochemical and physiological conditions in the body. Inserting needles at these points stimulates sensory receptors.
This stimulates nerves that send impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system in the brain.
The hypothalamic-pituitary glands are responsible for controlling neurotransmitters (like serotonin and endorphins).
Endorphins are our body’s natural pain relief system (thought to be 200 times more powerful than morphine!).
Endorphins also play a big role in our hormonal system- which is why acupuncture works effectively in treating conditions like infertility and PMS, as well as back pain, arthritis, elbow pain, etc!

The hormones released as a result of the treatment relax the body, and regulate serotonin in the brain, which affects emotional states.
Other effects include increased circulation, decreased inflammation, relief of muscle spasms and increased T-cell count, which supports the immune system.



Sources: www.nyacuhealth.com

“What conditions can Acupuncture treat?”
Did you know, Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of an extensive list of conditions including, but not limited to:

Digestive
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hyperacidity
Indigestion

Emotional
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Nervousness
Neurosis
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Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat
Cataracts
Gingivitis
Poor vision
Tinnitis
Toothache
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Gynecological
Infertility
Menopausal symptoms
Premenstrual syndrome
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Miscellaneous
Addiction control
Athletic performance
Blood pressure regulation
Chronic fatigue
Immune system tonification
Stress reduction
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Musculoskeletal
Arthritis
Back pain
Muscle cramping
Muscle pain/weakness
Neck pain
Sciatica
Neurological
​​​Migraines
Headaches

Neurogenic
Bladder dysfunction
Parkinson’s disease
Postoperative pain
Stroke

Respiratory
Asthma
Bronchitis
Common cold
Sinusitis
Smoking cessation
Tonsilitis

Source: World Health Organization United Nations. “Viewpoint on Acupuncture.” 19 19 (revised).

If you are dealing with an acute or chronic health condition, Acupuncture can help you heal…and thrive!

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Happy New Year! 🎊 First, thank you for being here. As many of you know, I have been on maternity leave and in full transparency, didn’t have the capacity to contribute quality information here a lot of the time! I’m intentional about what I share and I think there’s soo much info. here now I don’t like to add unless I think it will be of-value.
Child rearing is a lot of work- mentally, emotionally, physically so major props to anyone who has done or is doing it.
That said, I am feeling inspired now to share information again and keep you updated on new offerings I’m planning for this year.
Welcome to all of the new followers and lots of love to everyone who has been here from the beginning as well! Thank you for your support!
I wish you all a safe, healthy and joyful year.
Now, onto the post… 😄

Simple Things That Will Make a Big Impact On Your Health:
1. Get outside. Try to incorporate as much natural light into your day that you can, but even 5-10 minutes in the morning is great. Sit outside and spend as much time in nature as you can.
2. Sleep. Prioritize it. Shut off all screens a few hours before bed and read.
3. Eat real food.
4. Move Your Body. It can be a 10 minute walk, but just commit to it every day (or most days!)
5. Incorporate mediation or breathing exercise every day.
6. Hydrate hydrate hydrate. Drink plenty of water, add a quality electrolyte if you’d like.

There’s a lot of noise and gadgets and people telling you things you need this time of year, it’s a helpful reminder to go back to basics if you’re feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start.
Wishing you a healthy, happy New Year!
💛Olivia

Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Treatment for Cancer Pain - Evidence Based Acupuncture Studies have indicated that acupuncture is a feasible and safe treatment and may successfully be used to treat cancer patients for symptom management due to the low risks associated with its use. Acupuncture’s mechanisms for treating cancer pain are thought to be similar to those for treating othe...

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for depression - Evidence Based Acupuncture Acupuncture, either in isolation or as an adjunct to pharmacological treatment, has clinical benefits and can be considered a safe option for managing depression.

October 15th is pregnancy and infant loss Remembrance Day.
Our hearts go out to every family who has dealt or is dealing with this unimaginable loss.

We are here for you always 🤍
Acupuncture is a wonderful tool for healing -physically, mentally, emotionally,
no matter where you are in your fertility, pregnancy, or motherhood journey. We are here to support you 🤍

Praying for your rainbow at the end of the storm 🌈

TCM Tips for surviving cold & flu season: 🤧
In TCM the respiratory system is a little bit weaker in the Fall and more susceptible to imbalance. The drier weather, lack of sunlight, and richer foods can contribute to more frequent allergies, colds, flu, etc.
🍂 warm it up! Focus on more warming, nourishing foods like cooked vegetables, soups, warm beverages like tea and water with lemon
🍂 cover up! When you start to feel the Fall breeze, time to grab the light sweaters, jackets and scarves to help keep your body warm and protected
🍂 don’t sleep with a fan
🍂 limit sugar and dairy
🍂 get in the sunlight as much as you can
🍂 gentle exercise
🍂 rest and de-stress often!
🍂 tune-up the body with Acupuncture, herbals and proper vitamin and mineral supplementation

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Biomedicine and traditional Chinese medicine: a fruitful scientific and cultural interaction Over the years, the approach of traditional Chinese medicine has changed, as has the concept of the health status. Particularly in this article we will focus on the importance of some techniques that we can define millennial, as acupuncture. We will highlight ...

"Acupuncture is widely known for its effectiveness in the treatment of pain. Its unique role in reducing suffering in patients experiencing pain is one of the main reasons it has become so popular around the world. The research is plentiful on the effects of acupuncture on specific painful conditions, as can be seen throughout this website. For acute pain, a systematic review of 13 trials found that acupuncture was more effective than both sham needling and injection with painkillers."
🔗 https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/pain/

Another study in the journal, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, in the paper titled ‘Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: an Update and Critical Overview’ concluded that “mounting evidence supports the effectiveness of acupuncture to treat chronic low back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, as well as headaches. Additional data are emerging that support the use of acupuncture as an adjunct or alternative to opioids, and in perioperative settings.”

Check out this and many more resources on EBA Connect and on the EBA Forum 👍

Benefits of using Acupuncture to treat pain:
💫it calms the muscles, tendons, and connective tissue
💫 reduces inflammation
💫 promotes blood flow and circulation
💫 strengthens the connection between the body and brain which benefits every function of the body
💫 it calms the entire body and benefits the nervous system - improved mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion are many benefits patients experience in addition to pain relief
💫 virtually no side effects! When done by a qualified and board certified practitioner you should expect minimal side effects from treatment- possible fatigue immediately following treatment is possible - it is short-lived and a normal function of the healing process.

💫We always give you at-home care tips to continue the benefits of your treatment.

💫no need to live in pain- call to request an appointment and get back to the things you love: 904-613-9455

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“Immediately after 8 weeks of acupuncture treatment, the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) sub-scores and the depression scores for the patients had statistically decreased compared to the scores before acupuncture treatment; moreover, 8 weeks later, these scores remained stable. Compared to the neural responses before the acupuncture stimulation, those after the acupuncture treatment were significantly higher in the thalamus, cingulate gyrus, anterior cingulate, lingual gyrus, parahippocampal gyrus, lateral globus pallidus, mammillary body, middle temporal gyrus, cuneus, and fusiform gyrus. Finally, a positive correlation was found between the UPDRS and the mean magnetic resonance signal change for the thalamus.”

https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/Fulltext/2018/12140/A_study_of_the_effects_of_8_week_acupuncture.36.aspx

A study of the effects of 8-week acupuncture treatment on... : Medicine the efficacy of longer acupuncture treatment for preventing brain degeneration in patients with PD. Methods: Ten outpatients with PD were recruited from Kyung Hee Medical Hospital. Behavioral and neural responses were examined before and after 8 weeks of acupuncture treatment. A semi-individualized....

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8 research-backed benefits of acupuncture from pain relief to stress reduction Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat many common health concerns, and scientific evidence increasingly supports its benefits.

Scalp acupuncture improves emotions and sleep in children with autism Objective: To observe the effects of penetrating technique of scalp acupuncture on emotion, sleep and function development in children of autism spectrum disorder.Methods: A total of 60 autism spectrum disorder children aged 3 to 6 years were randomized in a control group (music education rehabi

Research suggests that around 30% of the global population suffers from some form of anxiety.

According to the most up to date evidence, acupuncture is an effective treatment for anxiety.

In 2017, The Acupuncture Evidence Project, co-authored by Dr John McDonald, PhD and Dr Stephen Janz,4 was published, providing an up-to-date comparative review of the clinical and scientific evidence for acupuncture.

This comprehensive document, updating two previous reviews, determined that acupuncture is moderately effective in treating anxiety according to high level evidence.5 Their evidence included a 2016 systematic review with over 400 randomised patients that concluded that ‘the effects from acupuncture for treating anxiety have been shown to be significant as compared to conventional treatments.’6 The largest of these studies, which included 120 randomized patients, found that acupuncture had a large effect on reducing anxiety and depression compared to conventional treatment involving pharmacological approaches and psychotherapy, with over twice the reduction in symptoms.7

Read more: https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-anxiety/

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https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-anxiety/

https://hms.harvard.edu/news/exploring-science-acupuncture

Exploring the Science of Acupuncture Researchers have discovered neurons needed for acupuncture‘s anti-inflammatory response

https://www.acupuncturetimes.com/auricular-acupuncture-improves-treatment-resistant-depression/?fbclid=IwAR07FaHPIBwShJPjn_djLphid9WJtT6tc-82VEOL9xnIV6tQjjofa0K5yVE

Auricular acupuncture improves treatment-resistant depression Objective: To explore the neuromechanism of trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression based on functional brain network.Methods: Twenty-eight patients with treatment-resistant depression were recruited from the psychiatric clinic or by the advertisement. The pati

https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-anxiety/

“The best available evidence demonstrates that acupuncture has moderate benefits in the treatment of anxiety. Studies show that acupuncture is more effective than pharmacotherapy and comparable to talking therapy, making it a helpful referral choice.”

Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Treatment for Anxiety - Evidence Based Acupuncture Acupuncture has been shown to increase the release of endorphins, the body’s own ‘feel-good’ chemicals, which play an important role in the regulation of physical and emotional stress responses such as pain, heart rate, blood pressure and digestive function.

https://www.acupuncturetimes.com/acupuncture-improves-cognitive-function-in-people-with-vascular-dementia/?fbclid=IwAR0_GgZhDDG6JErzzRRzMWmT2NrzKIRZKAxqBEO_gax4PoLrlvkst1Oj-BM

Acupuncture improves cognitive function in people with vascular dementia A total of 120 patients with VD after cerebral infarction were randomized into an acupuncture combined with medication group (60 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a western medication group (60 cases, 1 case dropped off). In the western medication group, oxiracetam capsules were given orally, 2 capsule

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“Olivia has helped me with hormone issues especially related to my cycle, bloating, digestion and gut issues, stress management, and getting a better night’s rest. She really does listen to what you have going on in your life so that she can do points you’ll benefit most from that week. I walk out of there feeling so relaxed and know I’m going to sleep so well that night. I will always turn to Acupuncture with Olivia first, it’s helped my body in so many ways.”

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March is Women’s Health Month 🌼

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine are a few of many modalities that can balance the delicate cycle and assist along the journey and phases of womanhood.
Hormones and the cycle are more than about fertility - they give us clues to every single system in the body. Balancing hormones is important for all systems- heart health, digestion, sleep and mood! (Just to name a few)
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine:
🌼 regulate menstrual cycle
🌼 naturally balance hormones - like estrogen progesterone and cortisol
🌼reduce pain
🌼 reduce PMS and irregular menstrual symptoms
🌼 increase blood flow to the uterus
🌼 increase chances of conception and positive IVF outcomes
🌼 support a healthy pregnancy, benefits the health of the baby
🌼 prepare the body and uterus for delivery and post- partum by promoting blood flow and softening and ripening of the cervix
🌼 balance the mother’s body and hormones in post-partum - drastically can improve symptoms and prevent and ease PPD
🌼 reduce labor time
🌼 relieve stress and tension
🌼 ease transitions in peri-menopause and menopause (physical, mental, and emotional)
🌼 ease mental stress, post traumatic stress, PMS, and mood swings
🌼 improve skin issues

Acupuncture can be a wonderful stand-alone or complimentary therapy to conventional treatment.

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