Friday, April 11, 2014

More amazing research about acupuncture: This time, helping addicts

The research on acupuncture never ceases to amaze me. I know it works. I'm a Research Psychologist by formal training so I wouldn't be using a medicine, teaching a medicine, that I didn't know works. I see it work every day! That's why it is so affirming when I read articles that expound on the wonderfulness (made up word) of Chinese medicine/Acupuncture. Ok, articles that demonstrate it's effectiveness.

Anyway, this most interesting information was published in Neural Regeneration Research (Vol. 9, No. 3, 2014) and basically said that acupuncture normalized the area of the brain that is damaged by heroin use. In my lectures about acupuncture I always point out its use to treat brain injuries, central nervous conditions, etc. and this study supports that idea. Rongjun Zhang and his research team explain that heroin use can damage more than one area of the brain and that its continued use makes that damage irreversible. But, they found that a brain structure called the ventral tegmental area that was damaged by addiction (in rats but that's a beginning!) became normalized after acupuncture treatment. Other brain functions - what they called the "expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor" also increased after acupuncture. This sort of basic research is so important to all medicines and how many treatments for humans begin. And I treat addiction in my practice already - but this research is fascinating and confirming my work.

Go acupuncture! It works!

If you or someone you know wants to try acupuncture give me a call; 303-947-6224.
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Federal employees - BCBS groups 104 and 105 receive 24 acupuncture treatments per year! 
CIGNA/Great W Healthcare - has plans that cover acupuncture
United has plans that cover acupuncture.
As a service to you, we find out whether or not your health insurance covers acupuncture and our other therapies and when it does we bill your insurance.  There are plans that cover it, some pay for unlimited visits or enough visits for you to come every other week and be the healthiest employee in your company! Why not be healthier! That's what the insurance company realizes - preventing surgeries, the use of expensive pain killers, and your having to have medical procedures saves them (and you!) money.  Even preventing the common cold saves your employer money.

Here is how acupuncture/Chinese medicine can help YOU!

Libido flagging? Not liking your PMS? Hot flashes? Having difficulty conceiving? Acupuncture works for that.

Going through chemotherapy? I have been treating people who need to be treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation for more than a dozen years. Acupuncture can help you heal faster and reduce the negative impact of those treatments.

ATHLETES: Stamina flagging? Injured? I'll get you back in the game asap.

Getting a few wrinkles?  Acupuncture works for that!  Click here to schedule your FREE consultation with the internationally known age control expert Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac.DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Your cosmetic and anti-aging needs can be met with Chinese medicine - the true anti-aging medicine.  The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture has been featured in O Magazine and is taught to practitioners all over the world who want to offer the patients a safe, effective alternative to injections and plastic surgery.  Use the most natural thing there is for age control: your own body's energy!!

WHY AM I ABLE TO GET YOU SUCH GOOD RESULTS?  Because I can give you an expert diagnosis to determine the cause of your symptoms or disease and then TREAT IT!  
Chinese medicine treatment works best when your practitioner KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. Take it from someone who teaches Chinese medicine students from all over the world - the proper diagnosis leads to more effective treatment.

On the other hand - got good health?  Acupuncture/Chinese medicine works to maintain that.  But if you don't feel the best that you can or as good as you think you should, call me at 303-947-6224 or email me DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Even though I feel great, I receive acupuncture every other week whether I need it or not …. 


Bio: Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac. is an internationally recognized expert in Chinese medicine for pulse diagnosis (internal medicine and emotional health issues) and Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture.  She can be reached at DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com or 303-947-6224. "I specialize in 3 things because I believe that it is important to have focus in order to do your best work and get people back on track quickly.  I want to help you have babies and excellent women's health, get you out playing basketball or football or in that triathlon sooner and stronger, and keep your skin looking its best!!!"



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