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Acupuncture gently lifts and revitalizes the immune system and helps manage pain and discomfort. It is a soothing, pain-free method of healing that is effective for most of our common ailments. Effective use of this ancient medical practice spans more than 5,000 years. I’ve been practicing for 10 years.

Please review the many treatable conditions and then call or email us to set aside time for an initial consultation. Our affordable services are covered by most insurance plans and we offer convenient office hours: after-work for busy professionals and weekends for harried homemakers.

Locations:

Berkeley — 912 The Alameda (at Solano Ave.)
Walnut Creek — 3093 Citrus Circle, Suite 190

Awakening Health is the private professional practice of Sharon Zeiss.

Please call 510-846-2547 or EMAIL US for a complimentary consultation.

Health and Wellness

FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix May 18, 2012
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved generic versions of the blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel), making the widely used medication more affordable for those patients who need it. “For people who must manage chronic health conditions, having effective and affordable […]
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful May 18, 2012
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report. In Europe and the United States, up to 40 percent of women gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy and this excess weight is associated with […]
‘Bad’ Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time May 18, 2012
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Women who eat a lot of “bad” saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report. In contrast, eating more “good” monounsaturated fat improved brain function and memory, suggesting that fats may have the same effect on the brain […]

Chronic Pain

FDA Warns of Percocet, Opioid Drug Mix-Up January 9, 2012
The FDA has issued a warning that tablets, pills, and caplets of Percocet and eight other opioid products may have been mixed up and wrongly packaged as another. […]
Popular Painkillers Linked to Increased Heart Risks October 11, 2011
A review of previous studies has found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such dicolfenac, ibuprofen, and naproxyn can increase users' risk for heart attack or stroke by a third, depending on the drug taken and the size of the dose. […]
People Discount Pain in Those They Dislike: Study October 11, 2011
According to a new study in the medical journal Pain, people are more likely to underestimate a person's pain intensity and to be slightly less sympathetic to that person's pain if he or she is not considered "likeable." […]
NSAIDs May Boost Miscarriage Risk October 3, 2011
According to a new study, women who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen during the first few months of their pregnancy may have a higher risk of suffering a miscarriage. […]