Archives for September, 2008
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by debilitating fatigue and a variety of associated physical, constitutional and neuropsychological symptoms. Symptoms include unexplained prolonged fatigue lasting six months or longer, muscle and joint pain, headaches, cognitive impairment, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, post-exertional fatigue, and unrefreshing sleep.
Up to 80 percent of people with chronic […]
TREATING ENDOMETRIOSIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Endometriosis is a common health condition in women in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside of the uterus into other areas. Endometriosis can cause lesions, nodules, tumors, and other abnormal (although usually benign) tissue growth which can result in pain, infertility and heavy periods. These tissue growths tend to get bigger and the symptoms […]
TREATING HIVES WITH ACUPUNCTURE
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin disorder characterized by intense itching accompanied by raised smooth red or pale patches on the skin. These patches, or welts on the skin, one of the primary symptoms of the condition, develop quickly and can occur anywhere on the body. The swollen, red bumps, or hives, may […]
Sara Who For Vice President
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
I was wondering under what circumstances would I vote for this woman. She really scares the heck out of me and my friends. This woman seems to be a pathological liar, who has no idea what in hell she is getting into by taking the offer to be the next inline to be President. […]
ANALGESIC EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTURE
Monday, September 15th, 2008
Acupuncture has been acknowledged by both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as an effective therapeutic method for the treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions.
By increasing levels of opioids and endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, acupuncture produces an analgesic effect. Acupuncture points interconnect with specific pain points on […]
Pit Bull with Lipstick
Friday, September 12th, 2008
I had a short conversation with Kermit the Frog about Lipstick on a Pig. He was cool about it too. As you may know Kermit is in love with Miss Piggy, but as far as he is concerned a Pit Bull with Lipstick can be very dangerous.
These animals were banned in […]
ACUPUNCTURE FOR DENTAL PROBLEMS
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Health experts estimate that nearly half of all adults avoid dental care due to fear of going to the dentist. Many individuals who experience sensitivity to dental work must choose between general anesthesia and sedation, choices which may produce adverse side effects and often increase expense. Avoidance of care due to dental anxiety results in […]
Lipstick on a PIG?
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Republican are having a field day at our expense, and now after running our country into the ground they want us to feel sorry for them. They want us to believe that they are the underdog in this national election. Who is the under dog here? It’s us the working tax payers.
Lipstick […]
ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTIVE IN ALLEVIATION OF KNEE PAIN
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
For individuals experiencing knee pain that does not improve with conventional modalities, acupuncture may be an effective therapeutic alternative. While no therapy has been proven to be completely effective in treating knee pain, acupuncture has shown success in treating generalized knee pain, knee pain without known etiology and conditions such as osteoarthritis of the knee.
The […]
ACUPUNCTURE FOR TREATMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Acupuncture can reduce pain and improve range and function in individuals experiencing plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain. Resulting from inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament-like band of tissue that extends from the bottom of the heel bone to the base of the toes, plantar fasciitis is often seen […]