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Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture: Two Traditions, One Lineage

Japanese and Chinese acupuncture both came from the same classical East Asian medical roots. Over centuries, however, they evolved into distinct clinical styles. Japanese acupuncture is known for being gentle and highly tactile, while Chinese acupuncture, often referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tends to emphasize stronger needle sensations and more standardized treatment protocols. Neither approach is “better”.

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Experience and Licensure: Why Experience and Licensure Matter When Choosing an Acupuncturist in South Carolina

 

If you’re searching for acupuncture in South Carolina, you’re likely looking for safe, natural care you can trust. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalance, or sleep issues, who you choose as your acupuncturist truly matters.

 

Acupuncture is a gentle and effective form of natural medicine but only when it is performed by someone

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Pinpointing Migraine Relief with Acupuncture

According to the CDC, in the United States, over 15 percent of all adults complain about severe headaches or migraines, with prevalence among women more than twice as high as among menIn 2021, 4.3% of adults aged ≥18 years reported being bothered a lot by headache or migraine in the past 3 months, with a higher percentage among women

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How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases

In January 2025, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. Treatments can vary but more and more people are looking

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Unlocking the Basics of Acupuncture: Understanding Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang

If you’ve been thinking about trying acupuncture but aren’t sure what to expect, this article just might be the best place to start. Let’s explore the basic concepts that form the foundation of acupuncture, including the nature of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and how these elements influence health and healing.

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