Archives for November, 2009
Acupuncture For Sprains And Strains
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Sprains and strains can be successfully treated with acupuncture. Within one to two treatments, many individuals notice a significant reduction in swelling and pain. Acupuncture can also be helpful for injuries experienced by athletes.
When compared to standard physical therapy, acupuncture can be a more effective treatment option for musculoskeletal pain. Injuries that respond well […]
Acupuncture For Respiratory Disorders
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Acupuncture is often effective for the treatment of respiratory disorders. Allergic rhinitis, one of the major indicators of respiratory conditions, can be treated with acupuncture significantly better than conventional antihistamine medications.
Acupuncture has a distinct advantage over standard therapies for respiratory disorders, with virtually no adverse side effects.
Although bronchial asthma cannot be cured with acupuncture, […]
Chinese Herbal Medicine For Hypertension
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Some 50 million Americans have hypertension, or blood pressure measuring above the normal 120/80 mmHg range. If left untreated, hypertension can lead to heart attacks, strokes or kidney disease.
Lifestyle changes are the first-stage treatment for hypertension, but if they are ineffective, medications are prescribed as a secondary therapy.
Many individuals with high blood pressure […]
Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Acupuncture is often associated with pain management, but an increasing number of studies have shown its effectiveness in treating other health disorders.
The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of digestive and respiratory conditions, neurological and muscular disorders and urinary, menstrual and reproductive complications.
Acupuncture can treat common digestive disorders, […]
CAM Use Increasing For Individuals With Chronic Sinusitis
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
An increasing number of individuals with chronic rhinosinusitis, also known as sinusitis, are choosing complementary and alternative therapies for symptom management, according to a recent study.
Researchers from the Head and Neck Surgery Foundation identified CAM usage in patients at a rhinology clinic with a prior diagnosis of rhinosinusitis, a group of disorders characterized by nose […]
Exercise and Acupuncture For Knee Osteoarthritis
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Exercise and acupuncture can be an effective treatment regimen for knee osteoarthritis.
A recent study indicates that people with osteoarthritis of the knee that exercise in moderation experience less pain, reduced disability and improved physical performance.
A group of 439 people age 60 and over with knee osteoarthritis took part in the 18-month study, a collaborative […]
Chinese Herbal Medicine For Menstrual Cramps
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Women with menstrual cramps are often offered either nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral contraceptives. Many women find that this treatment is not effective or they cannot tolerate the medications.
Chinese herbal medicine can treat cramps that occur during menstruation (primary dysmenorrhea). A team of Cochrane Researchers has found evidence that Chinese herbs may provide one […]