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Many people with HIV have turned to Chinese herbal therapy to help them to improve their overall level of health as well as to help them to better cope with many of the unpleasant side effects that accompany the therapies they are using. (more…)
In the practice of acupuncture, fibromyalgia is considered to be a health condition that arises due to weakness in the liver, spleen, kidney and heart. The balance of the body’s energy has been thrown off due to any number of factors including emotional stress, a disrupted body rhythm, lack of sleep and lack of adequate nutrition. (more…)
Post-traumatic stress disorder, as the name implies, is a type of stress or anxiety disorder that develops after a severe and terrifying event or ordeal has taken place in a person’s life. Sometimes abbreviated to PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder is often suffered by those who find themselves in a war zone and develop an array of anxiety and stress induced symptoms afterwards. These include such things as sleep disturbances, depression, irritability, irrational fears, uncontrollable anger and recurring nightmares.
Acupuncture treatment for osteoarthritis is a great alternative therapy that should be used on a long-term basis. Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine as well as electro-acupuncture have been shown to bring relief from pain and discomfort for those who suffer from this progressive disease. Acupuncture is beneficial in terms of reducing pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. (more…)
Both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have been successfully used for many years to treat the uncomfortable symptoms that are connected to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) such as abdominal cramps, bloating, headaches, back pain and fatigue. It generally takes at least three menstrual periods or more in a row to regulate the cycle but many women begin to notice an improvement after only a month of treatment. (more…)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which has been around for thousands of years is gaining impact in the western world as evidence shows that it can be of benefit to those suffering from cancer. Both acupuncture and Chinese herbs have been shown to lessen many of the unfortunate side effects of both radiation and chemotherapy. (more…)
Hypothyroidism, also sometimes referred to as an underactive thyroid, is a medical condition that can become very serious if it is left untreated. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland, which is located in the front section of the neck, either does not manufacture enough of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine or it does not use it properly. (more…)
Analgesic acupuncture is one of the most widely researched topics when it comes to complementary and alternative medicine. This kind of acupuncture has been clarified by numerous studies that have demonstrated the roles of endogenous opioid peptides and many other neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. (more…)
Acupuncture has been performed on people for a wide array of problems. Most notably it is used to calm and relax the muscles throughout the body in order to relieve built up stress. However, it can be used as an acupuncture injury treatment. (more…)
You are probably aware of the physical act of acupuncture. People seek acupuncture for a wide array of reasons. It is certainly used to calm and relax the muscles, which is precisely what has led to studies researching whether or not acupuncture migraine is an effective treatment. (more…)