Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author, believed that setting goals with deadlines was essential for turning the best intentions into success. Putting Hill’s philosophy into practice this month, Mary Lambert, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and co-owner of Lambert Wellness in Estero, has set a goal for her practice—to introduce the local community to how acupuncture can affordably help individuals with their health concerns.

On March 15, Lambert Wellness is offering a day of Community Acupuncture from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is a suggested donation of $15. “My overall goal for the business is always to help my patients live their best lives. I want to improve their quality of life—whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. Acupuncture, an evidence-based medicine, can do this, especially for people living with chronic pain,” Lambert explains.

According to Time Magazine’s article, Why Acupuncture is Going Mainstream in Medicine, a combination of anecdotal success, research-backed results, and increasing openness from the medical community is driving acupuncture’s popularity as a therapy. Adding to this positive trend, the World Health Organization reports that acupuncture is the most widely used traditional medicine practice worldwide and has gained significant traction in the U.S. “It’s likely that the high cost of conventional healthcare is a key reason why this easily accessible modality has become the people’s medicine,” Lambert adds.

Scientific literature shows that stimulating specific points on the body—with a needle that penetrates the skin—provides benefits beyond pain relief. Whether used alone or alongside other treatments, acupuncture has demonstrated a high success rate. Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help manage pain (including lower back pain, knee pain, shoulder and neck pain, hip pain, neuropathy, headaches, migraines, and fibromyalgia), as well as mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and stress. It has also been used to treat gastrointestinal disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, and chronic diarrhea), eye conditions (such as glaucoma and conjunctivitis), constipation, diabetes management, weight loss, and gynecological disorders (including menopause symptoms, menstrual disorders, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, and urinary incontinence).

Additionally, acupuncture has been found to support the treatment of skin conditions like acne, cardiovascular diseases (such as atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia), thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism), dizziness, and brain fog. It also aids the body’s healing process after surgery, according to the American Institute of Alternative Medicine.

“Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, acupuncture sessions frequently result in multiple favorable, health-promoting outcomes,” Lambert advises.

For more information about acupuncture's role in health and wellness, numerous research abstracts are available on GreenMedInfo.com.

Lambert Wellness is located at 9990 Coconut Rd., in Estero. Call 239-776-4055 or visit LambertWellnessCenter.com.