Understanding and Managing Menstrual Migraines
Written by: Zhiling Trowbridge MD Dr. Trowbridge is a medical acupuncturist and family medicine physician in Grand Rapids, MI. She provides medical consultation and treatments for patients struggling with chronic disease, pain, and or other mood disorders including, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Acupuncture for Headaches Menstrual migraines can significantly disrupt the lives of those who […]
Does acupuncture help with neuropathy?
What is neuropathy? Neuropathy occurs when part of your nervous system has been damaged or some other miscommunication has occurred between the peripheral and central nervous system. Dysfunctions can occur at the level of the peripheral nerve, spinal cord, and or the brain. It can cause a sensation of numbness, tingling, or pain. It can […]
Fibromyalgia and SIBO
SIBO definition: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Simplified version, too much bacteria in the wrong place in the gut, namely in the small intestine. SIBO symptoms are associated with bloating, abdominal pain, poor digestion, and increased risk of development of food sensitivities associated with intestinal permeability. Fibromyalgia and SIBO Fibromyalgia sufferers experience an array of chronic […]
Does Acupuncture Actually Work for Back Pain?
Below is an article about common low back pain issues that I see in my acupuncture clinic in Grand Rapids, MI. Non-specific low back pain can be a frustrating issue for many patients. Improvements may occur with one modality such as physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, home exercise, and or medications. However, if patients are […]
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, May 12th, Fibromyalgia, like many invisible illnesses, is a chronic and life altering disability. A person’s symptoms range from diffuse muscle and joint aches, insomnia, gastrointestinal symptoms, and fatigue. It has affects on mood leading to depression along with cognitive memory and function. Minor physical injuries lead to extended recovery periods. Simple tasks […]
