Monmouth's Ask the Doctor May/June 2019

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Relax in a spa like environment. Dr. Richard Allen, DC strives to deliver quality wellness and pain management care using Chiropractic, Active and Passive Therapies, Flexibility Work, In-Office Rehabilitation Services & Home Care Recommendations. Michelle Gursky Allen, MS,RD,CDN provides nutrition counseling for people with eating disorders, weight management issues and medical nutrition therapy, using a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach. Dr. Herng Wu, Lic. Ac., Dipl. O.M., Ph.D. Acupuncture services can help a number of issues such as chronic pain, hypertension, weight, sleep, anxiety, fertility and menopausal changes. Dr. Margo Hurewitz, PsyD licensed psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia as well as other psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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DESTINATION WELLNESS • 227 Taylors Mills Road | Manalapan, NJ (732) 780-7333 Ext. 1 | info@destinationwellnesscenter.com Top 5 Health Benefits of Acupuncture You Need to Know Everybody knows about acupuncture, but few have tried it. It’s understandable, considering that having needles in your skin doesn’t sound like the most pleasant thing in the world. But acupunc- ture is actually believed to be able to cure a number of health conditions, some of which may surprise you. Acupuncture wasn’t dreamed up by a bored chiropractor on some lazy Sunday. It’s a practice that originated in China over 2,000 years ago, designed to correct the flow of the body’s energy. This, in turn, is believed to bolster the body’s ability to heal itself. If you’re still on the fence, here are the top 5 health benefits of acupuncture. 1. Reduces Neck Tension and Back Pain Whether it’s sitting at a computer all day, looking down at your phone, or walking around with a heavy backpack, life can be rough on your body. Thankfully, acupuncture can provide pain relief and reduce inflammation, all without side-effects of heavy medication. In fact, acupuncture is believed to be also very effective with many other types of pain. 2. Provides Headache Relief A migraine or a tension headache, acupuncture can release stress and provide relief for that throbbing in your head. However, studies find that when treating headaches, acupuncture is most effective when used in tandem with other headache treatments. 3. Improves Your Immune System Acupuncture has also been known to boost your immune system by fending off pathogens. In addition to the immune system, acu- puncture can also increase healing for any existing ailments, such as a cold or allergies. 4. Sharpens Your Mind During a busy workday, you can’t risk your mind becoming too foggy. With acupuncture, you can make sure your mind is always at its clearest and quickest. In fact, many acupuncture patients have actually reported feeling a boost of mental energy from their treatment. 5. Supports Weight Loss Scientists have found that acupuncture has been associated with significant weight loss. This is possible partially due to the treatment’s balancing hormones, which, in turn, leads to a balanced state of metabolism, and thus easier to lose weight. If combined with regular exercise and dieting, acupuncture can become a powerful tool in your weight loss regiment. There are a number of ways to boost your health, but few are as relaxing and all-encompassing as acupuncture. Not only will the treat- ment put your mind at ease, but it can help with weight loss, headache relief, and neck pain, among other benefits. If you would like to try acupuncture therapy in Manalapan, NJ, we’re ready to help. If you’re a new patient, please schedule an appointment or call us at (732) 780-7333.

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