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Bellingham Community Acupuncture
You’re part of something bigger than Bellingham…
Did you know that BCA is part of a cooperative network of community acupuncture clinics across the country? It's called People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA) https://www.pocacoop.com/ Even better, you as
Acupuncture Pain Studies – Twice as Effective
This short and informative video highlights recent acupuncture pain studies. In this case, for chronic low back pain. This is the same for many different kinds of pain! Click Here
Do you take over-the-counter or prescription drugs
Do you take over-the-counter or prescription drugs? Please watch this. This is groundbreaking reporting that concerns all of us. (May 2019) Watch Video
We suffer from pain. We need more options than opioids.
One out of five adults in the United States suffers from chronic pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends acupuncture as one of the alternatives to opioid use. View News Watch Article View NW Health Article
Migraines!
Yes, acupuncture is gaining recognition for the prevention of migraines. In this study, 22 trials consisting of 4,985 people were studied, and they saw a reduction in migraines with the use of acupuncture. Read Full article
Community Acupuncture Documentary – Free!
Today I want to highlight a wonderful documentary. Community Acupuncture: The Calmest Revolution Ever Staged does a lovely job telling the story of community acupuncture. It's short and to-the-point, (like community acupuncturists) is well-done, and is free to...
Celebrating Black History Month
In the 1970's, the Black Panthers and other activists, including the Young Lords, established a detox facility at Lincoln Hospital in New York to respond to drug addiction issues in their communities. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to Tupac Shakur, was one of the activists...
What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture Benefits
Acupuncture has demonstrated therapeutic benefits for a range of diseases, symptoms, and health conditions. Research and clinical experience support its use as a complementary approach for addressing pain, digestive concerns, headaches, musculoskeletal conditions, and certain other health issues. The conditions in this category are those for which acupuncture has shown a recognized therapeutic effect and may be considered as part of an individualized treatment plan. Acupuncture is often used alongside conventional medical care to help manage symptoms, support recovery, and promote overall well-being.
