Cassie is a technology blogger for Secure Thoughts (https://securethoughts.com/), who took an unprecedented journey into the world of alternative healing after being diagnosed with a number of chronic illnesses. After gaining control of her conditions, she now also writes for eHealth Informer to help others who may be suffering from similar problems!
Cassie Phillips
Acupuncture has been receiving increasing attention in the media over recent years. Once shunned as an Eastern fantasy, the practice has finally earned its place in mainstream medicine, and more and more patients are turning ...
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Q: I have always had a problem when it comes to my gag reflex. As a kid I even had a problem wearing a mouth piece and going to the dentist. but it still has not gone away, even today if i go to the dentist it is very hard for me to allow anything in my mouth without gagging and eventually vomiting. I also have a problem when shirts are tight around my neck. Is there any hope in acupuncture?
A: There are some very simple acupuncture points that have been proven to calm down the gag reflex. Acupuncture point: Ren 24 The first point i... Read More