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TREATING FROZEN SHOULDER
Aug 12, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) - A Case Study
Jul 16, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM After her very first treatment, Margaret noticed a reduction in pain. We had her follow our typical twice per week laser protocol and noticed improved results after each treatment. By the 4th treatment, the lesions were dramatically reduced and light touches to her side were more bearable. By her 7th treatment the lesions were nearly non-existent with only a small part of her side still slightly sensitive. Maragaret was then able to go on a... Read more
LASER THERAPY - AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR SHINGLES (HERPES ZOSTER)
Jul 04, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM The CDC states that almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles (herpes zoster), at some point in their lifetime. There is an estimated 1 million cases of shingles per year in the US alone, and about 10-13% of people will develop a painful condition called Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN). People with PHN develop severe pain along the areas where they had the shingles breakout.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR IVF RESULTS
Jun 19, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM PRECONCEPTION CARE
The last thing patients typically want to hear when they’re awaiting their first second, third, or fifth round of IVF is to wait three more months. But those three months of serious treatment has the potential to make an enormous difference on your IVF results.
The last thing patients typically want to hear when they’re awaiting their first second, third, or fifth round of IVF is to wait three more months. But those three months of serious treatment has the potential to make an enormous difference on your IVF results.
8 Things You Can Do TODAY For Hormone Balance and Fertility
Jun 09, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Don’t drink caffeine on an empty stomach. We’re not entirely anti-coffee here at Acubalance (although many studies have shown it isn’t great for
More Studies Confirm Laser Effective in Treating PCOS
May 28, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM One of the great things about this study is that it reiterates the importance of dosage and frequency when it comes to laser. The subjects obtained laser therapy three times per week for 60 days to achieve the desired results, which is pretty incredible considering the average menstrual cycle for women with PCOS can be way longer than 60 days. Another great thing about this study is that it is proven with blood tests showing that reproductive... Read more
Healing Rotator Cuff Injuries with Low Level Laser Therapy: Results After Three Treatments
May 13, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Rotator cuff tears are notoriously difficult to treat.
3 Failed IVF Cycles, Now Pregnant with Laser Acupuncture
May 01, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM I wanted to write a case study about a particular patient who I believe is a great example of how powerful low level laser therapy and acupuncture can be. This patient, who I will call Sarah, was struggling with secondary infertility after naturally conceiving her son a few years prior. She did 5 rounds of clomid, 3 unsuccessful IUI’s, and then decided to go through with IVF.
Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies
Apr 04, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM It’s that time of year where we trade in our cold weather cold and flu sniffles for our springtime pollen snuffles. It’s definitely a bittersweet moment when the temperature finally starts to warm up and spring is in the air, but so many are suffering from itchy eyes, runny noses, and congestion.
Acupuncture and IVF - When and How Often Should You Be Getting Treatments
Mar 18, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM There’s never a right or wrong time to get Acupuncture leading up to an Assisted Reproductive Technology procedure such as an IUI or IVF. However there is an optimal time to start. Ideally we’d like to start about 3 months before a retrieval or insemination because although the eggs you will be ovulating your current cycle have been developing for the past year, the last 3 months of development are the most crucial.