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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
According to the CDC, about 73 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Blood pressure is written as two […]
Swine Flu Outbreak
Friday, May 8th, 2009
The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. As of Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, 66 human cases of this novel swine influenza virus A (H1N1) have been identified in the United States, with 45 in New York, 11 in California, six in Texas, two in Kansas, and one each […]
Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Acupuncture is often beneficial for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive stress injury which often is experienced by individuals who perform daily tasks involving repetitive hand movements, such as computer keyboard operators. Symptoms of CTS may include numbness, weakness, tingling, or pain in the forearm, wrist and hand.
Repetitive […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Can Improve U.S. Heath Care System
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
According to a new Rand Corp. report, the United States health care system is challenged by waste and high costs. Although one of the world’s most advanced health care systems, several factors have contributed to the inefficiency of the present system.
While Americans are living longer, two-thirds are now overweight or obese, one in 10 have […]
Acupuncture and Stop Smoking
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
Need another reason to add “quit smoking” to your to do list? How about the fact that even if you choose to smoke outside of your home you’re still exposing your environment to toxins?
Tobacco smoke contamination lingers even after a cigarette is extinguished, a phenomenon known as “third-hand” smoke. Smoking anyplace produces toxic particulate […]
Acupuncture for Pain in the Military
Friday, January 30th, 2009
Military physicians at Andrews Air Force Base are now treating the acute and chronic pain experienced by wounded troops with acupuncture. According to Air Force senior officials, “battlefield acupuncture” will be taught to physicians deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan by early next year.
Acupuncture to treat acute and chronic pain has not been endorsed as a […]
Tea May Offer Health Benefits
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Oolong, green, black, and white teas may offer health benefits to those that consume them, according to a recent issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.
Oolong, green, black, and white teas all originate from and are produced from Camellia sinensis bush leaves. Camellia sinensis leaves contain flavonoids and other polyphenols that have antioxidant properties.
These antioxidant […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Approximately 38 percent of adults in the United States use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a new nationwide government survey. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic, and acupuncture that are not generally considered to be part […]
Homeopathy Can Improve Health
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Many people who choose homeopathic therapy for their chronic ailments and conditions report lasting improvements in their health, a new study finds.
At more than 100 German and Swiss homeopathic practices, researchers found that many patients reported long-term improvements in chronic conditions such as sleep problems, headaches and allergies.
Originating in Germany in the 1700s, homeopathy is […]
Acupuncture New Year’s Resolutions
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Acupuncture New Year’s Resolutions
If you’ve failed at keeping your New Year’s resolutions in the past, it may have to do with the goals you’ve chosen and how you implement change, reports the January issue of the Harvard Health Letter.
What doesn’t work? One common mistake is to have too many goals. Another formula for failure is […]