Archives for the 'Acupuncture' Category
Smoking And Cardiovascular Health
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Blood vessel function improves quickly shortly after smokers kick the habit, reducing the risk of heart disease, a new study indicates.
“Individuals who quit smoking have improved blood vessel function, even though they gain weight, which is a common side effect of smoking cessation,” says study author Dr. James Stein, an associate professor of medicine […]
Blood Pressure And Diet
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Including low-fat dairy products in the diet can lower high blood pressure, a condition that affects 65 million Americans and is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack and kidney and heart failure.
“Dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt and milk, are excellent sources of calcium,” says Luc Djousse, M.D., author of recent Brigham and […]
Acupuncture Helps Dental Patients
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Acupuncture can aid in the treatment of dental anxiety, according to new research. One in 20 individuals experience odontophobia, severe anxiety about dentist visits and dentistry. Nearly a third of people have moderate anxiety due to dentist visits.
“We can offer patients a safe, fast treatment for their odontophobia,” says lead researcher Dr. Palle Rosted, […]
Stress During Pregnancy
Monday, May 17th, 2010
During pregnancy, stress can have detrimental effects on both mother and child. Stress during pregnancy may raise the risk of asthma in children, according to a new Brigham and Women’s Hospital study.
A mother’s stress during pregnancy may influence the infant’s immune system, starting in the womb. Study author Rosalind Wright, M.D. and colleagues assessed differences […]
Exercising During Pregnancy
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Fewer than one in four pregnant women meet the recommended activity guidelines set by doctors and other health professionals, according to a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.
Guidelines set by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend pregnant women get 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise daily, if they have […]
Sleep Deprivation Common Among Americans
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
The National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) 2010 Sleep in America poll reveals Americans’ sleep habits and attitudes and examines the association between poor sleep and health problems.
The poll found that sleep disorders continue to be very common among the adults surveyed. “If you are experiencing problems sleeping, take charge of your own sleep,” says Thomas […]
Acupuncture For Menstrual Pain
Friday, May 7th, 2010
Approximately 40-50 percent of women experience primary dysmenorrhoea, or menstrual cramps, due to an undetermined cause. For some women, the pain can become more severe or last longer as they grow older.
Women may also experience menstrual-related symptoms, such as nausea, migraine, backache, and mood swings. Common treatments include painkillers, heat applied to the lower abdomen […]
Treating Anxiety Disorders With Acupuncture
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Individuals with anxiety disorders have abnormalities in the way their brain unconsciously processes emotions. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 18 percent of Americans have an anxiety disorder.
Generalized anxiety disorder is marked by extreme feelings of fear and uncertainty; people with the disorder live in a state of non-stop worry and often […]
Menopausal Symptoms and Hormone Therapy
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Combination hormone therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms increases the risk of heart disease in healthy postmenopausal women, according to new analyses from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI).
A woman’s risk of heart disease more than doubles within the first two years of taking combination hormone therapy. “Women who take hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms […]
Obesity And Depression
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Obesity can increase the risk of depression, and depression can also be associated with an increased risk of obesity, according to a new study in JAMA’s Archives of General Psychiatry.
Understanding the relationship between the two conditions could help improve prevention and intervention strategies. “Both depression and obesity are widely spread problems with major public health […]