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Barbara Maddoux, RN, DOM
Acupuncturist
Barbara Maddoux is an acupuncturist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Maddoux evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Maddoux treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
25 years
Experience
Barbara Maddoux, RN, DOM
- Albuquerque, NM
- Int'l inst of Chinese Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Does acupuncture work quickly?
It certainly can, and depends on how out of balance you are. Acupuncture works by restoring the body to balance…then it can heal itself.
What does acupuncture do for your back?
It can release muscle tension which can cause back pain. It can also reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
What pressure point relieves ankle pain?
It depends on where the pain is, inner or outer ankle or the front or back of the ankle…there are 6 meridians that run through each ankle.
Is acupuncture safe for diabetics?
Yes, Acupuncture is safe for diabetics Type I and Type II
Does acupuncture help diabetic neuropathy?
Yes it can, in addition to removing or decreasing the factors contributing to the neuropathy.
What does acupuncture do for headaches?
Acupuncture relieves the pressure rebalancing the flow of energy or Qi so it is not concentrated or deficient in the head.
Can you get acupuncture while sick?
Yes it can benefit your immune system…and that is a question best asked of your own Practitioner
Can acupressure cure diseases?
Cure is a pretty strong word…and Acupuncture can contribute to factors that relieve symptoms of disease.
Does acupressure points really work?
Yes they do
Where is the pressure point for anxiety?
There are several points especially in the ear, which can reduce anxiety…Best to get to the root of your anxiety in order to heal it….Eliminating sugary foods and sweets, walking READ MORE
There are several points especially in the ear, which can reduce anxiety…Best to get to the root of your anxiety in order to heal it….Eliminating sugary foods and sweets, walking daily, getting at least 7 hours of restful sleep, deep breathing, gentle Yoga, meditation all can help too…
Does acupuncture relieve blood pressure?
It can in conjunction with changes in diet, increasing walking, and adding Omega 3 fatty Acuds
Is acupuncture good for vomiting?
Yes it is
How does acupuncture help relieve stress?
Acupuncture rebalances the energy in the body. When someone is stressed their sympathetic nervous system is in overdrive. The needles rebalance and activate the parasympathetic READ MORE
Acupuncture rebalances the energy in the body. When someone is stressed their sympathetic nervous system is in overdrive. The needles rebalance and activate the parasympathetic nervous system is, creating calm and relieving stress.
Is acupuncture or chiropractor better for migraines?
In my experience depending on the cause of the migraines, acupuncture is better able to resolve the inflammation and pain.
How does acupuncture stop pain?
Acupuncture needles access energy meridians in the body and this rebalances the body to decrease inflammation and relieve pain.
How quickly does acupuncture work for migraines?
The time to heal with acupuncture alone or with acupuncture and massage could vary, depending on each individual patient's genetics, habits and lifestyle needs.
What is ear acupuncture good for?
There are more than 200 points on the ear and combinations of these points are useful to relieve pain, calm the mind, treat allergies and infectious diseases, regulate endocrine READ MORE
There are more than 200 points on the ear and combinations of these points are useful to relieve pain, calm the mind, treat allergies and infectious diseases, regulate endocrine system disorders, and treat chronic disease and functional disorders. It is also used for withdrawal syndrome.
