Jessica Silver is a graduate of New England School of Acupuncture, where she earned both a Masters in Acupuncture and a Masters in Oriental Medicine.
According to the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization, acupuncture has been effective in the treatment of many common problems from head to toe, including (but not limited to):
- Head:headache, migraine, dizziness, eye pain, memory loss, facial pain, Bell’s palsy, toothache, jaw tension/pain, sinusitis
- Neck:neck pain, stiffness, whiplash, sore throat
- Respiratory:asthma, allergies, cough, colds, flu, chest tightness
- Digestive:indigestion, bloating, ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, vomiting, gallstones, abdominal pain
- Musculoskeletal:muscle ache, pain, stiffness, chronic pain conditions, back pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle injuries, sciatica, atrophy, tendonitis, joint pain or injury, fibromyalgia, numbness, circulation
- Women’s health:irregular or painful periods, PMS, PMDD, infertility, amenorrhea, menopause, fibroids, cysts, uterine bleeding, PCOS, pelvic pain, endometriosis
- Pregnancy:morning sickness, fatigue, headaches, body pain, swelling, digestive problems, turning breech, labor induction
- Emotional:anxiety, depression, stress, panic, mood disorders, addictions, sleep disorders, insomnia, fatigue
- Immune:reduced immune function, fatigue, frequent illness, infections, inflammation
- Urinary:frequent, urgent, painful or dysfunctional, kidney stones
- Skin:acne, rashes, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, facial rejuvenation (cosmetic)
- Hormones:hyper/hypothyroidism, PCOS, hormonal imbalances, diabetes
In addition to the specific benefits listed, acupuncture treatments are effective at reducing stress, boosting energy, improving immune function, and allowing patients to feel centered, balanced, and relaxed in general.