Posts in Acupuncture
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Pain Relief: Safe and Effective Alternatives to NSAIDs, Opioids, Steroids, and Pain Injections

Pain isn’t the problem—it’s the signal. Learn how natural therapies like acupuncture, peptides, PEMF, red-light therapy, DMSO, nutrition, and movement can reduce inflammation, support tissue repair, and restore mobility without relying on NSAIDs, opioids, or steroid injections. Discover how a multi-modality approach helps you heal faster and more completely.

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Constipation Is More Than an Inconvenience: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Constipation is not just an inconvenience—it is a signal of deeper imbalances in digestion, hormones, nervous system regulation, and detoxification. This comprehensive guide explores the hidden root causes of chronic constipation and outlines natural, root-cause solutions to restore healthy elimination safely and sustainably.

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Gut Health & Dysbiosis: How Imbalances Like SIBO, Candida, and IBS Drive Chronic Symptoms

Gut dysbiosis is more than a digestive issue—it’s a root driver of inflammation, immune dysfunction, metabolic imbalance, and chronic disease. Learn what causes microbiome disruption and how to restore gut health using functional medicine strategies.

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How Alcohol Disrupts Sleep: A Functional Medicine Approach to Restorative Rest

Discover how alcohol disrupts your sleep cycles, reduces REM sleep, and increases the risk of insomnia. Learn functional medicine strategies to improve sleep quality, restore balance, and wake up feeling refreshed. Get expert tips on nutrition, detox support, and lifestyle changes for better rest.

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The Hidden Dangers of Alcohol: How It Depletes Essential Nutrients and Impacts Your Health

Discover how alcohol can lead to nutrient imbalances that affect overall health and vitality. This guide explores how a functional medicine approach can help restore balance and support well-being.

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A Holistic Approach to Sleep Apnea: How Functional Medicine and Acupuncture Can Help You Breathe Easier

Sleep apnea affects millions and often goes undiagnosed. At Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine, Dr. Martina Sturm explores a comprehensive approach combining CPAP, lifestyle changes, functional medicine, and acupuncture to uncover root causes and support long-term healing.

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Male Infertility Matters: A Holistic Guide to Boosting Fertility Naturally

Infertility isn't just a female issue—male factors contribute to nearly half of all cases. In this blog, we explore the root causes of male infertility and how holistic strategies like functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and acupuncture can help improve sperm quality and enhance a couple’s chance of conception naturally.

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Migraines Unmasked: Root Causes and Natural Solutions for Lasting Relief

Migraines are more than headaches. This article explains the root causes of migraines and how a functional medicine approach—addressing gut health, hormones, nutrients, stress, and nervous system regulation—can support long-term relief.

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Osteoporosis Prevention in Postmenopausal Women: A Functional & Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Postmenopausal women are at higher risk for osteoporosis, but a proactive, holistic approach can help. Learn how functional and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can support bone health through nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and herbal remedies.

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Hormonal Harmony: How Acupuncture Supports Fertility and IVF Success

Hormonal imbalance is a common obstacle on the path to parenthood. In this blog, we explore how acupuncture can help restore hormonal harmony, enhance fertility, and increase IVF success rates—offering renewed hope for couples ready to grow their family.

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Functional Medicine for Depression: Understanding Root Causes Beyond SSRIs

Depression is rarely caused by a single chemical imbalance. This article explains why SSRIs often fall short and how functional medicine identifies the root causes driving depression — from stress and gut health to inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and genetics.

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Can Acupuncture Improve Digestive Issues? A Functional & Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Acupuncture may help digestive issues like IBS, reflux, bloating, constipation, and inflammation by improving gut motility, calming the nervous system, and supporting gut–brain regulation through a functional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach.

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Microneedling After Menopause: How to Restore Firm, Radiant Skin Naturally

Microneedling after menopause can help restore skin firmness, texture, and collagen production without surgery. Learn how estrogen decline affects skin aging—and how microneedling, peptides, and integrative care support healthy, resilient skin after menopause.

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Acupuncture for PCOS: How It Supports Hormonal Regulation and Ovulation

Acupuncture is often used as a supportive therapy for PCOS due to its effects on nervous system regulation, hormonal signaling, stress physiology, and ovulatory communication. This article explains how acupuncture fits into an integrative approach to PCOS care.

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Estrogen Dominance: Why Your Hormones Feel Off—and What’s Really Driving It

A functional medicine guide to recognizing and treating estrogen dominance

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PMS: Why Your Symptoms Aren’t “Normal” and What They’re Telling You

Have you always believed PMS was just part of the deal as a female? You’re not alone. Learn how to treat your hormonal imbalance naturally and banish PMS symptoms for good.

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Microneedling in Denver: Benefits, Safety, and Skin Regeneration

Microneedling is a regenerative skin treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin production to improve texture, tone, firmness, and overall skin resilience. This comprehensive guide explains how microneedling works, how it differs from acupuncture, what it can help address, and how it fits into an integrative approach to long-term skin health.

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