What Is Acupuncture??

	Hello Legacy Family! Have you heard of acupuncture but aren't sure exactly what is involved? You're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about acupuncture and we'd like to clear a few things up.  Acupuncture is painful - This seems to be based on a fear of needles. While that fear is real, the pain is not. The needles used are about the width of a strand of hair. Acupuncture doesn't work - Acupuncture was helping people long before western medicine. It does not involve harmful chemicals and has been proven to provide relief to many symptoms.  Acupuncture is expensive - Acupuncture is becoming recognized by more and more healthcare professionals and insurance companies are starting to see the benefits of including it in their plans.  Acupuncture is addictive - Although some patients will need a few sessions to gain the maximum benefits of acupuncture, it is not addictive. Quite oppositely, acupuncture can often help curb other addictions like smoking or alcohol. If you feel like you might benefit from acupuncture, please contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment with the doctor. We are happy to be a part of your healthcare team and we look forward to your next visit. Legacy Clinic Website Phone: 352-259-0024   Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Acupuncture in The Villages

	Hello Legacy Family! Have you heard of acupuncture but aren't sure exactly what is involved? You're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about acupuncture and we'd like to clear a few things up.  Acupuncture is painful - This seems to be based on a fear of needles. While that fear is real, the pain is not. The needles used are about the width of a strand of hair. Acupuncture doesn't work - Acupuncture was helping people long before western medicine. It does not involve harmful chemicals and has been proven to provide relief to many symptoms.  Acupuncture is expensive - Acupuncture is becoming recognized by more and more healthcare professionals and insurance companies are starting to see the benefits of including it in their plans.  Acupuncture is addictive - Although some patients will need a few sessions to gain the maximum benefits of acupuncture, it is not addictive. Quite oppositely, acupuncture can often help curb other addictions like smoking or alcohol. If you feel like you might benefit from acupuncture, please contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment with the doctor. We are happy to be a part of your healthcare team and we look forward to your next visit. Legacy Clinic Website Phone: 352-259-0024   Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Acupuncture Benefits

Acupuncture has been proven to have numerous benefits, but one of them is the reduction of stress. 

Stress is the number one reason that patients seek acupuncture treatment. It affects almost every system in our bodies and can affect the health of major organs as well as our circulatory systems. Stress can cause weight gain which could lead to limited activity and then to depression. Stress could very well be considered an epidemic as almost 77% of people said they could feel the physical effects of stress on their bodies.
But what can be done about it? We all have stress in or lives right? Even retirement can be stressful! Stress can be treated and managed. One way to help alleviate the tension from life is through acupuncture. By reducing the hormones which cause stress, acupuncture can moderate mood, reduce anxiety and promote overall feelings of happiness.
Stress reduction is just one of the many benfeits of acupuncture. If you would like to find out more about this method or have any questions, contact us today!
Phone: 352-259-0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Restless Leg Syndrome

There is a lot of evidence that a lack of magnesium in the body is related to RLS. Taking a daily dose of magnesium can help you acheive better quality and quantity of sleep as well as reducing the symtpoms. When our bodies are stressed, calcium enters the cells and makes the muscles tense up. Magnesium's job is to push that calcium back out of the cell so the muscles can relax. When we don't have enough magnesium to push all the calcium out of our cells, our muscles stay tense much longer and this can lead to pain and/or restlessness.

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system which causes a very strong urge to move your legs. It can also be accompanied by pain, throbbing and other rather unpleasant symptoms. The symptoms of RLS often become much more noticeable when you are inactive like sitting or lying down. For obvious reasons, this makes sleeping incredibly difficult for those affected by this disorder. Unfortunately, this lack of proper sleep can lead to increased agitation and need for caffeine making RLS worse.
Natural Vitality has produced a supplement named Natural Calm. This "anti-stress drink" works to balance the calcium and magnesium levels in our bodies reducing stress and letting us feel more relaxed. This drink doesn't just work for those with RLS symptoms. Too much stress in our lives can lead to more severe diseases. Calm reduces the amount of damage being done by replenishing us with the electrolytes we need to return to a relaxed state quickly after a stressful situation.
Previous treatments for RLS have included muscle relaxers, opiods and sleep medications. All of these can be harmful and, as we all know, opiods can be highly addictive. Try a bottle of Calm and see the results for yourself.