Archives for February, 2010
Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine Pain
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Light can exacerbate the debilitating pain of migraines. A new study published in Nature Neuroscience assesses how light affects migraine pain by examining how visual and pain pathways in the brain converge.
The researchers’ findings indicate there are cells in the brain’s thalamus where the visual system and information converge with the body’s pain system, […]
Restoring Qi With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Qi, or vital energy, is the primary source traditional Chinese medicine is based on. Qi flows along a network of meridians throughout the body. The acupuncture physician strengthens qi flow by stimulating the meridians with acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine therapies, such as Chinese herbal medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine restores levels of qi, which if […]
Chinese Herbal Medicine For Endometriosis
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside of the uterus into other areas. Endometriosis can cause lesions, nodules, tumors, and other abnormal tissue growth which can result in pain, infertility and heavy periods.
Most endometriosis is found behind the uterus, on tissues connected to the uterus, on or under the […]