Archives for March, 2009
Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Acupuncture is often beneficial for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive stress injury which often is experienced by individuals who perform daily tasks involving repetitive hand movements, such as computer keyboard operators. Symptoms of CTS may include numbness, weakness, tingling, or pain in the forearm, wrist and hand.
Repetitive […]
Acupuncture for Endometriosis
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can effectively treat endometriosis as well as a wide range of female health disorders.
Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine lining cells grow outside of the uterus. Cell growth may occur on the lining of the pelvic cavity, the fallopian tubes or ovaries. Abnormal cell growth may also […]
Acupuncture for Migraine.
Friday, March 20th, 2009
Acupuncture can be as effective as prophylactic medications for the treatment of migraine. In about half of individuals treated with acupuncture, migraine headache frequency decreases by about 50 percent, similar to the effectiveness of allopathic therapies for the treatment of migraine.
Migraine headaches are characterized by recurrent attacks of one-sided, severe headache, typically with sensitivity to […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Can Improve U.S. Heath Care System
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
According to a new Rand Corp. report, the United States health care system is challenged by waste and high costs. Although one of the world’s most advanced health care systems, several factors have contributed to the inefficiency of the present system.
While Americans are living longer, two-thirds are now overweight or obese, one in 10 have […]
Acupuncture for Allergies
Monday, March 16th, 2009
As spring nasal allergy season arrives, individuals experiencing nasal allergies should take precautions to ward off allergens and manage their symptoms by incorporating acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine into their treatment plan.
An estimated 40 million nasal allergy sufferers develop allergic symptoms during the spring allergy season. Those diagnosed with indoor and […]
Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure
Thursday, March 12th, 2009
Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure
Acupuncture helps lower elevated blood pressure. Acupuncture treatments can lower high blood pressure by as much as 50 percent and can be an excellent complement to other medical treatments, especially for those treating the cardiac system.
By stimulating brain cells to release neurotransmitters, acupuncture can inhibit cardiovascular activity. This decreases the heart’s […]
Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Many digestive disorders can be effectively treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Dietary pattern changes that incorporate more healthful foods can also aid in detoxifying and restoring the digestive system during acupuncture therapy.
Maintaining healthy digestion is an essential component to general health and well being. Imbalances in the digestive system indicate an imbalance present […]
Acupuncture for Sciatica
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Acupuncture for Sciatica
Sciatic pain is often effectively treated with acupuncture. Acupuncture can reduce inflammation, increase healing and treat the underlying root cause of the condition. Acupuncture causes the body to produce natural steroids and promotes the production of natural endorphins.
While steroids decrease inflammation, endorphins produced by the body reduce pain. Avoiding the side effects of […]