Archives for August, 2009
Treatment of Diabetes with Acupuncture
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce enough or is unresponsive to insulin. A pancreas hormone, insulin is required by the body to convert sugar and other foods into energy. High levels of sugar accumulate in the body, resulting in health complications.
In the United States, 7.8 percent of the population […]
Acupuncture Treatment For Back Pain
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Originating from joints, nerves, muscles, bones, and other spinal structures, back pain is typically categorized into neck, upper back, lower back, or tailbone pain. Back pain may be acute or chronic and can include symptoms such as numbness, tingling or weakness.
Nine out of ten adults experience back pain at some point. According to the National […]
Acupuncture Affects Brain’s Ability To Regulate Pain
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
A University of Michigan study is the first to produce findings indicating acupuncture affects the brain’s ability to regulate pain. The study appears in the current issue of Journal of NeuroImage.
In the study which used brain imaging, researchers at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center showed acupuncture increased the binding availability of mu-opoid […]
Healthy Lifestyle Factors Can Prevent Diabetes
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
The majority of new cases of diabetes in older adults could be prevented by following a healthier lifestyle, according to a recent study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers.
The study found that a combination of five lifestyle factors accounts for nine in 10 new cases of type 2 diabetes in men and […]
Eating Disorders Treatable with Acupuncture
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Eating disorders are typically treated by both medical and mental health practitioners. While alternative therapies often do not replace these conventional treatments, they can be used to complement treatment and enhance healing.
Individuals receiving counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy or nutritional planning for eating disorders can safely integrate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into their conventional health care. Acupuncture […]
Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Improves With Acupuncture
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Osteoarthritis (OA) significantly affects individuals’ quality of life and range of motion. Individuals are turning increasingly to acupuncture to relieve OA symptoms and chronic pain.
Acupuncture can improve range of motion for individuals experiencing osteoarthritis of the knee or hip and reduces OA pain with virtually no adverse side effects. Acupuncture is also a safe […]
The Paleolithic Diet and Weight Loss
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
The Paleolithic diet, also known as the hunter-gatherer, caveman and Stone Age diet, is based on the wild plant and animal ancient diet that was consumed during the Paleolithic, a period that ended about 10,000 years ago with the advent of agricultural development. The diet was first introduced in the ‘70s by gastroenterologist Walter Voegtlin. […]
Metabolic Syndrome
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors related to being overweight or obese, increases the risk of developing heart disease and other health conditions such as stroke and diabetes.
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made when an individual has at least three of five risk factors: A large waistline (abdominal obesity), a higher than […]
The Paleolithic Diet and Weight Loss
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
The Paleolithic diet, also known as the hunter-gatherer, caveman and Stone Age diet, is based on the wild plant and animal ancient diet that was consumed during the Paleolithic, a period that ended about 10,000 years ago with the advent of agricultural development. The diet was first introduced in the ‘70s by gastroenterologist Walter Voegtlin. […]
Acupuncture-Like Treatments Effective for Low Back Pain
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care, according to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The trial was led by Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., of Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle.
“Because of the lack […]