Archives for April, 2009
Acupuncture for Bronchitis
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Bronchitis is a respiratory disorder which causes the lungs’ bronchial passages and membrane to become inflamed and swollen, narrowing the lung airways. As the airways narrow, coughing spells and breathlessness occur, accompanied by phlegm. Bronchitis may be acute, lasting less than six weeks or may be chronic.
Often, bronchitis is caused by a viral infection […]
Homeopathic Medicines May Reduce Cancer Therapy Side Effects
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Homeopathic Medicines May Reduce Cancer Therapy Side Effects
Over a third of cancer patients seek out complementary therapies to reduce the discomfort of cancer therapy side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, and dermatitis. A recent Cochrane review assessed the effectiveness of homeopathic medications to treat these adverse side effects.
Studies included in the 644-participant […]
Acupuncture for Sinusitis
Monday, April 27th, 2009
If you’re experiencing congestion, headaches and swelling around the eyes, you may have sinusitis. Sinusitis is the medical term for the swelling and irritation of the sinuses, most often caused by infection.
Our sinuses are the air spaces located around the nose and within the facial bones. In a healthy state, sinuses are filled with air […]
Acupuncture for Heartburn
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Approximately 60 million Americans experience heartburn, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), at least once a month. Whether you experience occasional heartburn or frequent heartburn that occurs weekly, acupuncture can reduce stomach acid and help to keep heartburn from coming back.
With acupuncture, heartburn sufferers won’t have to worry whether lunchtime heartburn will interrupt dinner, or […]
Acupuncture for Stop Smoking
Monday, April 20th, 2009
One of the most common addiction-related uses for acupuncture is to help people quit smoking. Smoking causes diseases in nearly every organ of the body. A recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General concludes that cigarette smoking is linked to diseases such as leukemia, cataracts, pneumonia, bronchitis, cardiovascular diseases, and various cancers.
The toxins from cigarette […]
Acupuncture for Wellness
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Acupuncture for wellness can promote optimum health while increasing awareness of healthy lifestyle choices which enhance one’s physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions. When proper nutrition and exercise are included into daily health habits, acupuncture can produce a more balanced lifestyle and state of wellness.
One way of maintaining wellness holistically is through acupuncture and traditional […]
Acupuncture for Weight Loss
Friday, April 17th, 2009
Americans have a serious issue with obesity and being overweight, resulting in many people experiencing high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, and many other diseases that can be serious health consequences of this issue.
Many unscrupulous companies operate businesses marketing weight loss products promising significant weight loss quickly and easily in a short period of […]
Acupuncture and Women’s Health
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Women of all ages can benefit from acupuncture treatment. “Acupuncture therapy has been quite successful in treating female disorders,” says Dr. Richard Browne, a Miami-based acupuncture physician. “Regulation of the female monthly menstruation, menopausal symptoms and infertility can all be treated with acupuncture.”
As a woman’s body goes through cycles from the onset of puberty to […]
Acupuncture for the Immune System
Monday, April 13th, 2009
The immune system is responsible for preventing microbes, toxins, viruses, and bacteria from impairing normal bodily functions. Macrophages, B cells and T-cells, among other specialized cells, combat and defend the body from foreign entities.
A weakened immune system may be caused by exposure to harmful agents, stress, insufficient sleep, or poor nutrition. Once weakened, the […]