With a master’s in Oriental medicine from Mercy College, Arkady Kiner holds status as a diplomate of acupuncture with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As an acupuncturist at American Acupuncture Therapeutics in New York, Arkady Kiner offers treatments to prevent illness and help patients recover health and wellness.
Acupuncture has been found to have numerous health benefits, including the following:
1. Reducing insomnia. According to a 2009 study conducted by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture reduces insomnia in patients who are using no other forms of treatment and further improves sleep in patients who are taking medications or herbs. Unlike medications for insomnia, acupuncture has no adverse side effects.
2. Enhancing recovery following chemotherapy. Research shows that acupuncture helps in cancer recovery by boosting the immune system, improving platelet count, and preventing a reduction in healthy cells following radiation treatment. Acupuncture also helps to reduce pain from cancer treatments, minimizes side effects, and improves the overall quality of life for patients receiving chemotherapy.
3. Protecting against cognitive decline. Studies show that the areas of the brain typically affected by Parkinson’s disease, including the putamen and the thalamus, benefit from acupuncture, as it can slow cognitive degradation. In 2002 the Neurology Department at the University of Maryland School of Medicine conducted a study in which Parkinson’s patients were treated with acupuncture. Eighty-five percent of the participants reported a reduction in symptoms such as tremors, depression, slowness, and anxiety.
