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Sarana Community Acupuncture shared Lincoln Acupuncture Project's photo.

2 days ago

Another helpful explanation from our friends at Lincoln Acupuncture ProjectPeripheral neuropathy is one of those super painful conditions; a lot of folks suffer from it. And, it’s another thing acupuncture excels at treating. Whether drug induced, as in chemotherapy/radiation, or as a symptom of diabetes or from unknown causes, peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which there’s damage to the nerves that innervate the extremities. This sensory nerve damage can cause pain, tingling, numbness and burning. When the motor nerves are affected, problems with movement may also occur. Feet are often affected first, with pain and numbness progressing up the leg. When hands are affected, pain progresses up the arms. These sensations can be both severe and intense, affecting one’s proprioception, compromising our ability to receive sufficient sensory feedback from the feet or hands. Reacting to/interacting with our physical environment becomes a real challenge as getting comfortable, moving comfortably isn’t so easy anymore. Acupuncture improves nerve conduction in all sorts of neuropathies, not only peripheral - neuropathies caused by HIV, carpal tunnel and Bell’s Palsy can also benefit. Tiny needles stimulate specific points on our own internal energy highways/meridians delivering much needed blood and oxygen - assisting and nourishing battered nervous system pathways. Over time, sending and receiving messages becomes much smoother - soon, pain decreases, sleep improves and stress becomes more manageable. Way to go tiny needles! #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathy #diabetes #hivpositive #chemotherapy #communityacupuncture #tinyneedlesbigchange #pocacoop #acupunctureinrecliners ... See MoreSee Less

Sarana Community Acupuncture shared Lincoln Acupuncture Project's photo.

1 week ago

Nice explanation of how acupuncture can help allergies from our prolific friends at Lincoln Acupuncture Project: www.facebook.com/lincolnacupunctureproject/posts/276865706187315:0Spring is a favorite season for many of us. Ushering in rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal, Springtime says, “Hello!” in a big way. Unfortunately, for some of us, that hello comes with a lot of fluff n puff; little new things like pollen and mold spores that make us sneeze and can cause allergic rhinitis/hay fever - that itchy, runny nose accompanied by nasal congestion. There can also be itchy, watery eyes, a scratchy throat and intense fatigue as our over sensitized immune system tries to cope with whatever we’re reacting to. Lucky for us, acupuncture helps to decrease our body’s inflammatory histamine response without side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth or dizziness. It also increases the secretion of both ACTH and corticosteroids which can reduce nasal mucosa swelling. Acupuncture strengthens immunity, helps you rest and gives you a better chance to enjoy your Spring. #hayfever #hayfeverseason @arisebotanicals @spirtusvitaebotanicals @willow_manzanita_linden #communityacupuncture #tinyneedlesbigchange#acupunctureinrecliners ... See MoreSee Less

Sarana Community Acupuncture

1 week ago

Need a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Get her an acu-nap gift certificate! We are open 12-3 today and 10 -1 tomorrow, if you need to come by and purchase one. ... See MoreSee Less

Sarana Community Acupuncture

1 week ago

Have you joined POCA yet? Membership drive is happening and you can qualify for $15 treatments for the whole month of June when you join or renew in May! Membership is as low as $25/year. www.saranaca.org/2018/04/25/poca-co-op-spring-2018-membership-drive/ ... See MoreSee Less

POCA Co-op Spring 2018 Membership Drive!

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May is POCA Co-op membership drive month! Join POCA (People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture) as a patient / community member for as little as $25 / year (or renew your lapsed membership) an…