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When you get a headache or a migraine attack, fast relief might be as close as your fingertips — if you know which pressure points on your body can help you relieve pain, nausea, and other symptoms.

In a time where we're bombarded with social media trends for sleep like April Theory and the 'sleepy girl mocktail,' it can be easy to forget that there are some methods you can use to help with your ...

Acupuncture is an ancient technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine in which a practitioner inserts very fine needles into the skin to treat various health issues. Traditionally, practitioners ...

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy often used to treat different types of pain. This includes lower back pain that may be related to your sacroiliac (SI) joint. The SI joint connects your sacrum ...

Acupressure at the P-6 point can provide immediate relief from nausea and vomiting for cancer patients undergoing treatment. This technique can be used alongside antiemetic medications, potentially ...

Now it’s time for acupressure mats to shine. For the unfamiliar, acupressure mats are mats studded with small, dull spikes or knobs; they’re one of those wellness products that at first glance might ...

Immediate pain reductions were noted among patients in the ED after receiving acupuncture for acute musculoskeletal pain.

Working out regularly is how I stay emotionally regulated, even though it feels like I’m constantly trying to fend off stress. But when I can’t fit in a standard workout, spending a few moments on my ...