Archives for January, 2009
Acupuncture for Pain in the Military
Friday, January 30th, 2009
Military physicians at Andrews Air Force Base are now treating the acute and chronic pain experienced by wounded troops with acupuncture. According to Air Force senior officials, “battlefield acupuncture” will be taught to physicians deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan by early next year.
Acupuncture to treat acute and chronic pain has not been endorsed as a […]
Tea May Offer Health Benefits
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Oolong, green, black, and white teas may offer health benefits to those that consume them, according to a recent issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.
Oolong, green, black, and white teas all originate from and are produced from Camellia sinensis bush leaves. Camellia sinensis leaves contain flavonoids and other polyphenols that have antioxidant properties.
These antioxidant […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine Offers Treatment For Psoriasis
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
If you are a habitual smoker, you’ve obviously become aware of the dangers of smoking. Heart disease, cancer and emphysema are a few of the primary health conditions and diseases associated with chronic smoking habits. If you feel its time to finally kick the habit, but don’t have the willpower, you should consider acupuncture treatment […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Approximately 38 percent of adults in the United States use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a new nationwide government survey. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic, and acupuncture that are not generally considered to be part […]
Homeopathy Can Improve Health
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Many people who choose homeopathic therapy for their chronic ailments and conditions report lasting improvements in their health, a new study finds.
At more than 100 German and Swiss homeopathic practices, researchers found that many patients reported long-term improvements in chronic conditions such as sleep problems, headaches and allergies.
Originating in Germany in the 1700s, homeopathy is […]
Acupuncture For Headache Relief
Monday, January 12th, 2009
Acupuncture is more effective than medication in reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches, according to a new analysis conducted by Duke University Medical Center researchers.
The National Institutes of Health recommended acupuncture as a viable treatment for chronic headaches a decade ago and, while research in this field has increased, there have been conflicting […]
Acupuncture New Year’s Resolutions
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Acupuncture New Year’s Resolutions
If you’ve failed at keeping your New Year’s resolutions in the past, it may have to do with the goals you’ve chosen and how you implement change, reports the January issue of the Harvard Health Letter.
What doesn’t work? One common mistake is to have too many goals. Another formula for failure is […]