Archives for September, 2009
Acupuncture Treatment of Hypertension
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a health condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Essential hypertension accounts for the majority of hypertension cases and has no medical cause contributing to the condition. Secondary hypertension is the result of an existing health condition.
Hypertension can cause chronic renal failure, shorten lifespan and is […]
Acupuncture Treatments Effective for Low Back Pain
Tuesday, September 8th, 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 […]
Chinese Herbs for Health
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Consumer demand for Chinese herbal remedies is increasing as more individuals choose natural and healthier lifestyles. Chinese herbal medicine is a system of health care that may be utilized as a holistic alternative or integrative therapy to conventional medicine and treatment.
Herbology is a primary modality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Herbs are prescribed to […]