Acupuncture and the opioid crisis

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You’ve heard a lot about the opioid crisis. But did you know that acupuncture is a safe alternative for treating chronic pain without the risk of addiction? We here in the Bozeman area are so fortunate to have access to acupuncture and a wide variety of alternatives for pain management. Check out this Bozeman Magazine commentary that … Read more

Chinese medicine for ultrarunners

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There will be no shortage of ultrarunners training in and around Southwest Montana this spring with three of the big “local” races already full – the 2016 Bighorn Mountain Wild & Scenic Trail Run 100 Miler, The Rut 50K, and The Devil’s Backbone 50 Miler. The challenge for many will entail not only the obvious physical and mental demands of ultrarunning, … Read more

Why try acupuncture for migraines?

Acupuncture excels at alleviating pain. So it’s no surprise that it can relieve migraines and other types of headaches. The American Headache Society published a review concluding that “Acupuncture seems to be at least as effective as conventional drug preventative therapy for migraine and is safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective.”1 Reduced reliance on medication is expected during … Read more