Archives for the 'Acupuncture' Category
Acupuncture For Tennis Elbow
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Training and ergonomic advice are more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections in treating tennis elbow, and have fewer side effects. In addition to training, acupuncture can be used to treat pain associated with tennis elbow.
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the forearm muscles and tendons, which […]
Acupuncture For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Patients receiving treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) prefer to play a more collaborative role when it comes to making decisions about their health care, according to a study appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Acupuncture can restore normal nerve function and can provide long-term relief of pain associated with CTS.
“This study […]
Acupuncture And Stressors
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
Stress cardiomyopathy (a heart condition triggered by stressful events) appears to have characteristics that are broader than previously believed, and may affect younger patients, men and patients without an identifiable stressful trigger, according to a new JAMA study. Acupuncture for stress management can help to maintain your overall health.
Stress […]
Diet And Acupuncture For Menopausal Symptoms
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Every woman will go through the menopause transition. While approximately 80 percent will experience hot flashes and night sweats, approximately 20 percent will experience sufficient discomfort to seek treatment. A modified diet and acupuncture treatment can aid in alleviating and managing menopausal symptoms.
Because the mechanism of hot flashes and […]
Acupuncture Therapy For PTSD
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive therapy and delayed prolonged exposure therapy appear to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in patients who have experienced a recent traumatic event, according to a report published in the JAMA/Archives journal Archives of General Psychiatry. As an alternative therapy, acupuncture is a safe, holistic […]
Acupuncture Among Techniques For The Treatment Of Varicose Veins
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Varicose veins are often treated with endovenous laser treatment and a therapy known as high litigation and stripping. Both are effective in the treatment of varicose veins, but laser treatment is more frequently associated with recurrences. In additional to conventional care therapies for varicose veins, acupuncture is a holistic […]
Flu Prevention With Acupuncture And Natural Remedies
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Eating steamed pears, cheese, yogurt, and honey, having warm drinks made with ginger or lemon and having a soothing massage are a few of the natural remedies used by people to ward off or treat influenza. For flu prevention, acupuncture can boost the body’s immune system.
Many countries fail to […]
Flu Prevention With Acupuncture And Natural Remedies
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Eating steamed pears, cheese, yogurt, and honey, having warm drinks made with ginger or lemon and having a soothing massage are a few of the natural remedies used by people to ward off or treat influenza. For flu prevention, acupuncture can boost the body’s immune system.
Many countries fail to […]
Treating Morning Sickness With Acupuncture
Friday, November 18th, 2011
There are currently no identified safe and effective treatments for morning sickness, a term used to describe the feelings of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Symptoms affect more than half of all women in the early stages of pregnancy. Acupuncture treatment for morning sickness has no adverse side […]
Decrease Cigarette Cravings With Acupuncture
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Targeted brain stimulation increases cigarette cravings, according to a new Biological Psychiatry study. These findings may ultimately lead to new treatments that reverse these effects. Cues associated with cigarette smoking, such as watching someone else smoke, elicit cravings and may provoke relapse when smokers are attempting to quit. Acupuncture […]