Archives for January, 2008
ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
In conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture for depression can be an effective depression treatment modality that corrects the internal imbalance or root origin of the disease. Insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms of depression can be reduced with acupuncture for depression treatment. Evidence from the acupuncture and depression study medical literature suggests acupuncture for depression […]
ACUPUNCTURE FOR LOW BACK PAIN
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Acupuncture for low back pain is most effective with frequent initial sessions as the pain minimizes. Acupuncture for low back pain can be integrated with general practitioner care for non-specific low back pain. Acupuncture for low back pain can also be a method of primary care management of persistent low back pain. According to the […]
HEALTH AND FITNESS: EXERCISE AND FIBROMYALGIA
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Exercise and fibromyalgia fitness routines can enhance muscle tone, strengthen ligaments and tendons, improve flexibility, and increase levels of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. In exercise and fibromyalgia health plans, regular low-impact aerobic exercise such as walking can increase the pain threshold of fibromyalgia. Other exercise and fibromyalgia plans may include effective exercises for fibromyalgia, […]
HEALTH AND FITNESS: STRETCHING AND YOGA
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Stretching and yoga increases energy levels and productivity, speeds up metabolism and aids in stress reduction. Most standard stretching and yoga positions are achievable to some extent by the average person. Aside from one or two days a week for stretching and yoga, other days should include low-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking. Stretching […]
HISTORY OF ACUPUNCTURE IN THE UNITED STATES
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Originating in China over 2,000 years ago, acupuncture continues to be practiced today as an effective therapy for several health conditions. An awareness of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in the United States began in the early 1970s with Richard Nixon’s trip to China. In 1971, a US press corps member required an emergency appendectomy […]
ACUPUNCTURE FOR SLEEP DISORDERS
Friday, January 11th, 2008
HEALTH AND FITNESS: MEDITATION
Meditation reduces risk factors in heart disease and other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, fibromyalgia and high levels of harmful cholesterol. Meditation, a non-drug stress reduction method, improves heart functioning by reducing the sympathetic nervous system activation that is associated with stress. Meditation can reduce the high levels of stress […]
HEALTH AND FITNESS: DIET
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
The Mediterranean diet is made up of fresh, whole foods that provide a dietary benefit over the highly processed foods that make up most of the typical American diet. The lower amount of processing in the Mediterranean diet also improves fiber density. The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of the Mediterranean […]
ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
In conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture for depression can be an effective depression treatment modality that corrects the internal imbalance or root origin of the disease. Insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms of depression can be reduced with acupuncture for depression treatment. Evidence from the acupuncture and depression study medical literature suggests acupuncture for depression […]
SCIATIC NERVE PAIN ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Sciatic nerve pain acupuncture treatment can maintain treatment outcomes for up to six months or longer without the negative side effects that may occur from conventional treatment therapies. By alleviating pain, sciatic nerve pain acupuncture treatment decreases use of pain medication. Avoiding side effects of various pain medications is one reason to consider sciatic nerve […]
ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS WITH DR. BROWNE
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
An acupuncture session can be utilized for health maintenance, to boost the immune system and to increase energy. Your acupuncture session can aid in smoking cessation, weight loss, and migraine treatment as well as many other ailments and conditions. During the acupuncture session, your acupuncture physician will inquire about medical history, lifestyle, sleeping and dietary […]