Depression is a condition that involves both the mind and the body and affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves, and can often make a person feel anxious and apathetic. People who suffer from depression or anxiety can experience muscle pain, headaches, upset digestion, fatigue, and loss of interest, among other symptoms. Anxiety, in particular, can be triggered by stress. With travel, big family reunions or party plans, and gift-buying frenzies, the holidays are a part

The ancient art of acupuncture has been used in Asia for centuries to treat many conditions and relieve pain. It's now being used in the United States and other Western countries to ease everything from low back pain, to nerve pain (such as painful shingles rashes), to headaches, fibromyalgia, and menstrual cramps — and more. Traditional Chinese acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely fine needles into the skin at specific "acupoints." This may relieve pain by releasi

The biggest causes of disease, aging, and illness are inflammation, stress, pain, and poor nutrition. If you want to counter these factors, feel your best, age gracefully, and heal from illness or chronic disease—then you may want to try acupuncture. Let’s take a closer look at each of those factors. Inflammation: A little bit of inflammation is a natural part of life. It’s the body’s natural defense against damaged cells, viruses, bacteria, and stress. When you catch a cold,