Acupuncture For Back Pain
August 17th, 2010
The majority of individuals receiving complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for back pain report great benefit from the various treatments, according to a new Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine study.
Of those surveyed, approximately 60 percent who had at least one CAM therapy in the last 12 months found significant improvement […]
Acupuncture For The Treatment of Sciatica
August 2nd, 2010
Symptoms Of Sciatica
Sciatica pain occurs when a herniated vertebral disc presses on the sciatic nerve. Pain in the lower back or hip radiates down into the back of the leg. When the sciatic nerve is pinched, inflamed or damaged, pain may radiate along the length of the sciatic nerve to the foot.
Sciatica’s common symptoms:
· A […]
Acupuncture In Preventative Care
July 20th, 2010
Traditional Chinese medicine uses acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy, massage, and qigong in preventative care. Practiced in Asia for over 4,000 years, TCM emphasizes the importance of disease prevention in health care rather than the treatment of an existing condition.
Acupuncture has become increasingly utilized by the public as the health benefits of acupuncture have become better […]
Acupuncture’s Pain Relief Effects
July 16th, 2010
Scientists have taken another important step toward understanding just how acupuncture can ease pain.
In a Nature Neuroscience study, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have identified the molecule adenosine as playing a central role in the pain reducing effects of acupuncture in the body.
A natural component which regulates sleep, adenosine is known for its beneficial […]
Acupuncture Treatments for Aging And Stress
July 8th, 2010
Adults over the age of 50 experience less daily stress than younger people, according to a new National Academy of Sciences study.
Evaluating 340,000 participants in a 2008 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index Poll, researchers from Princeton, Columbia and Stony Brook universities found that nearly 35 percent of adults reported significantly higher levels of stress up to the […]
Acupuncture for the treatment of Stress
July 2nd, 2010
Stress is common for many people. Stress that is short-term can be a positive motivator, long-term it can have negative consequences for your mind and body.
From the traditional Chinese medicine perspective, stress affects qi and blood flow within the body, which can cause stagnation. When qi and blood flow are obstructed illness results.Health is regarded […]
Acupuncture And Women’s Health Care
June 29th, 2010
Acupuncture effectively treats and manages many common health conditions of women. An increasing number of women seek acupuncture for the treatment of hormonal imbalance, infertility, menstrual irregularities, and menopause.
Acupuncture enhances the body’s healing response and women of all ages can benefit from acupuncture therapy. […]
Acupuncture for Sciatica
June 25th, 2010
Sciatica pain occurs when a herniated vertebral disc presses on the sciatic nerve. Pain in the lower back or hip radiates down into the back of the leg. When the sciatic nerve is pinched, inflamed or damaged, pain may radiate along the length of […]
Allergies May Cause Depression
June 24th, 2010
Allergies may affect your mood, in addition to the usual sneezing, itching and coughing, according to a new study.
“Allergies make one more prone to worsening mood, cognition and quality […]
Paim Management with Sciatica
June 18th, 2010
Symptoms Of Sciatica
Sciatica pain occurs when a herniated vertebral disc presses on the sciatic nerve. Pain in the lower back or hip radiates down into the back of the leg. When the sciatic nerve is pinched, inflamed or damaged, pain may radiate along the […]