Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Helps with Strains, Sprains and Pulled Muscles
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Helps with Strains, Sprains and Pulled Muscles Imagine you’ve just sprained your ankle. The pain, swelling and redness start up almost immediately. Your first reaction is instinctual — take pressure off your foot. Your next steps are probably just as natural. As you recall your first aid skills, you will likely […]
Acupuncture: A Viable Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Acupuncture: A Viable Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition affecting the arms and hands. The signs include numbness, tingling, pain, burning, and weakness in these parts of the body. These symptoms often, but not always, result from inflammation due to frequent, repetitive physical movements. However, inflammation can also be a […]
Real and Simulated Acupuncture Appear Effective for Back Pain
Real and Simulated Acupuncture Appear Effective for Back Pain By: American Medical Association (AMA) Newswise — Three types of acupuncture therapy including an individually tailored program, standard therapy, and a simulation involving toothpicks at key acupuncture points appear more effective than usual care for chronic low back pain, according to a report in the May […]
Oriental Medicine for Nourishing, Stimulating, or Calming the Brain
Oriental Medicine for Nourishing, Stimulating, or Calming the Brain It may sound strange to learn that cognitive function is not solely the job of the brain alone; other parts and organs of the body are involved—the heart, kidneys, and liver all partner with the brain to nurture a healthy and attentive mind. The heart is […]
Acupressure for Nausea
Acupressure for Nausea Nausea is an uncomfortable urge to vomit, which can range from mild queasiness to serious distress. While nausea is not classified as a disease itself, it is an indicator that something else is wrong. Depending on the severity and duration of vomiting, some level of dehydration may occur. In severe cases, this […]
Improving Women’s Health and Wellness
Improving Women’s Health and Wellness Everyone wants to be healthy in order to enjoy a sense of well-being and have the best quality of life possible. Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives. Women are more susceptible than men to certain health conditions, which can make it more challenging […]
Acupuncture and Cravings
Acupuncture and Cravings What does it mean to listen to your body, as the expression goes? What if your body is telling you to eat chocolate bars for breakfast, or that a few martinis make for an acceptable and tasty dinner? When your mind and body enjoy relative good health, the body’s cravings should […]
Reduce Migraine and Headache Pain with Acupuncture
Reduce Migraine and Headache Pain with Acupuncture Are you plagued by chronic headaches? More than 45 million Americans (one in six) suffer from chronic headaches, 20 million of whom are women. Scientific research shows that acupuncture can be more effective than medication in reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches. The pain that headache […]
Nutrition for kids
When Kids Don’t Eat Lunch at School – Start with a Hearty Breakfast! Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States suffer from asthma, allergies, ADHD or autism? It’s shocking but true! Increasingly children are suffering from contemporary chronic childhood illnesses – problems that were virtually nonexistent 40 – 50 years […]
Common Causes of Back Pain Treated with Acupuncture
Back pain is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek health care. Millions of working days and countless hours of activity and fun are lost each year due to back pain. One of the top causes of back pain are sprains and strains. This can happen from an injury, poor posture, or improper lifting. […]