Naturally, Acupuncture Can Help

Acupuncture has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations and the National Institutes of Health. These organizations have declared acupuncture a safe, effective treatment for the following conditions:

The World Health Organization

declared acupuncture a safe and

effective treatment for:

Addictions
Arthritis
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel
Chemotherapy Nausea
Depression
Digestive Problems
(ulcers, nausea, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome )
Ear problems (ringing, earaches)
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Infections, Cold, Flu
Insomnia
Menstrual and Female Disorders
Muscle and Joint Pain (tendonitis, bursitis, sprains)
Post-operative Dental Pain
Sinusitis
Skin Disorders
Stroke Rehabilitation
Urinary Problems
and more

Acupuncture is shown to be safe and effective for:

Weight Loss
Smoking Cessation
Menopausal Disorder
Infertility
Stress
Allergies
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Boost Immune Function
Fatigue/Increase Energy
Addiction/Dependency
ADD/ADHD
Neuropathy
Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Back Pain of Pregnancy
Nausea of Pregnancy

Modern medicine offers several explanations regarding the mechanisms at work:

Evidence supports the theory that Acupuncture releases endogenous opioid peptides (endorphins are among these) resulting in pain relief experienced by many patients. Besides analgesic effects, opioids have behavioral effects and neurotransmitter and neuromodulator functions. Acupuncture is thought to activate the hypothalamus-pituitary system which stimulates the release of endorphins into the central nervous system to reduce pain. Endorphins are considered to be nearly 200 times more potent than morphine-type medications for relieving pain. Endorphins also impact the endocrine system (hormones), explaining a wide range of therapeutic effects, from the treatment of menopause to infertility.

Studies show changes in brain chemistry and involuntary bodily functions also result from acupuncture. In addition to releasing neurotransmitters and neurohormones, acupuncture increases circulation, reduces inflammation, reduces muscle spasms and can trigger a histamine cascade reaction and increase T cell count which stimulates the immune system.
By effecting the release of serotonin in the brain, acupuncture is able to address the treatment of emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance.

Appointments:

941-587-3987

Dr. Grady is now seeing patients at:
Embody Fitness & Wellness Studio
Suite 5 • 2345 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota

Gentle, Healing Acupuncture with Kathryn Grady, O.M.D., A.P.