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“I had pain on my left heel (plantar fasciitis). It started since the mid- 1980’s. Prior to acupuncture treatment, I tried ortho inserts, cortisone shots and physical therapy. I came in as a skeptic, really as a last resort, as my pain was severe and my podiatrist had tried everything. I felt improvement immediately, and felt cured after 5 acupuncture visits. Complete remission – I was amazed frankly. I consider it a life-changing medical miracle!” – Marv, 51
“We went to Mark Fields for infertility problem. Prior to acupuncture, I was experiencing several side effects from the fertility drugs, and they were not working. The first month I started acupuncture, I had no side effects from the drugs and got pregnant! While pregnant, Mark helped relieve my morning sickness and when my baby was one week late, acupuncture helped me avoid being induced with drugs! I would highly recommend Mark and using acupuncture to treat menstrual problems, infertility, and... Read more »
“Lower back pain was bothering me for 2 years and tried chiropractic before seeing Mark. With acupuncture treatment, it minimized the pain. It allowed me to play competitive baseball again. I pitch, so it is crucial that my lower back is as strong and without pain. I felt that acupuncture has relieved my chronic lower back flare-ups. It has allowed me to be 100% again!” – John, 30
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Healthy Foods for Fall
The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything.
As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to start cutting back on the numerous cooling foods that are consumed during the summer months. Things like raw foods, salads, juices and fruits should be decreased because they can create too much cold in the body, according to traditional Chinese medicine. continue reading
Five Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Statistics show eight out of 10 people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. However, once the damage is done, the recurrence of back pain can be as high as 50 percent. Part of this is because as we age, things like muscles and tendons become less flexible and pliable. It is also very well known in the United States, people are too sedentary and this leads to excess weight gain that can create added pressure on the body, especially the low back. continue reading