Allergies and Food Intolerances Allergies and Food intolerances are sensitivities to substances which usually do not cause any harm. The immune system views the allergen as if it was a dangerous infection releasing a surge of histamine. This can cause an array of symptoms some mild while others can be severe and last for periods […]
Continue Reading . . .Difficulty conceiving ??? Current statistics state that one in five couples over the age of 30 have difficulty conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples are turning to acupuncture and Oriental medicine for a safe, effective and natural solution to have a healthy baby. Oriental […]
Continue Reading . . .New research http://acupunctureandallergytesting.blogspot.com/2012/04/acupuncture-for-hearing-loss-new.html concludes that acupuncture treats hearing loss. Researchers measured the effects of acupuncture on patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is defined as a loss of 30 dB or more in 3 contiguous frequencies within three days or less. Thirty-six patients of a total of seventy-two “showed improvement” […]
Continue Reading . . .By: MARY-JO SAWYER One of my clients avoided bananas, while another shunned tuna salad. Still others wouldn’t go near tossed salads, sausage biscuits, fried foods or orange juice. These foods seem to have nothing in common, but were eliminated from the diet because they triggered symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. At least one out of 10 […]
Continue Reading . . .http://www.happyacupuncture.com/wilmington-nc/relieving-the-agony-of-allergy-season-with-acupuncture/ Spring season is here, and although that means flowering gardens and cool, sunny days, for many people it also means the agony of allergy season! According to Chinese medical theory, allergies relate to imbalances in the meridian and organ systems of the body. These imbalances could stem from many different causes such as: stress, […]
Continue Reading . . .Top 10 Foods Highest in Protein Protein is a macro nutrient composed of amino acids that is necessary for the proper growth and function of the human body. While the body can manufacture several amino acids required for protein production, a set of essential amino acids needs to be obtained from animal and/or vegetable protein […]
Continue Reading . . .An Alternative to Red Bull: An introduction to Adaptogenic Herbs http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-patricia-fitzgerald/herbs-health_b_1449993.html “Adaptogens” are a group of herbs that seem custom-made for our stressed out times. By definition, adaptogens are “non-specific,” so rather than targeting one particular symptom or part of the body, like much of Western medication, they increase your resistance overall against physical, […]
Continue Reading . . .In the Emergency University Hospital Commander Faustino Pérez Hernández de Matanzas developed a clinical trial showed the effectiveness of using acupuncture in patients diagnosed with hypertensive emergency. This treatment was more effective than the indication of Captopril orally. The sample consisted of 61 patients, predominantly female and aged between 48 and 67, divided into two […]
Continue Reading . . .Acupuncture Can Improve Skeletal Muscle Atrophy A team of Japanese researchers revealed study results at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting that show how acupuncture therapy mitigates skeletal muscle loss and holds promise for those seeking improved mobility through muscle rejuvenation. .http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423162247.htm
Continue Reading . . .PSORIARIS Psoriasis is a noncontagious skin condition that produces red, dry plaques of thickened skin. The dry flakes and skin scales are thought to result from the rapid proliferation of skin cells that is triggered by abnormal lymphocytes from the blood . Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, and scalp. http://www.medicinenet.com/psoriasis/article.htm TYPES […]
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