12 Jun

Diverticular Disease

Diverticular Disease Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About 10 percent of Americans over the age […]

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22 May

Arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.

Treating arthritis in Chinese medicine focuses on ridding the body of the invading pathogens, restoring normal circulation and flow of blood and Qi, promoting emotional harmony and fortifying the Kidney/Vitality system. Effective treatments include acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal and dietary therapy, exercise therapy, cupping and massage. Acupuncture Acupuncture has been found to be clinically effective in reducing […]

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19 May

low flow breastfeeding lactation can be improved with acupuncture and Chinese herbal and diet treatment

Low flow lactation includes situations such as new mom has no milk or has too little milk to feed the baby. Excluding the hormone condition, generally it happens on new mom whose energy is low/tired or stressful/anxiety. Chinese medicine considers the low flow lactation is caused by weak constitution, deficiency of Qi and Blood, Qi […]

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16 May

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): Study abstract in NIH

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture compared with steroid treatment in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as measured by objective changes in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and subjective symptoms assessment in a randomized, controlled study. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients who fulfilled the criteria for mild-to-moderate CTS were recruited in the […]

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06 May

Memory Loss symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia

Most people complaining of mild memory loss, difficulty learning new things. Following is a study on “The effects of acupuncture (PC6) on chronic mild stress-induced memory loss.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20946936

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29 Apr

acupuncture treats Asthma

In Chinese medicine, asthma is called “xiao chuan, ” which means wheezing and dyspnea, respectively. Chinese medicine classifies xiao and chuan as two separate illnesses with different treatments. Xiao (wheezing) is characterized by a whistling sound during breathing, increased respiration rate, dyspnea and inability to rest in a horizontal position. Chuan (shortness of breath) is […]

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21 Apr

Acupuncture helps treatment of diabetes

A great deal of research has been conducted into the possible causes of diabetes. Most of the prevalent ideas can be classified under one of the following categories: heredity, endocrine imbalance, dietary indiscretion and obesity, infection, and severe and continued psychic stress. Although genetic factors appear important in determining susceptibility to diabetes, dietary and environmental […]

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17 Apr

High Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Definition Hyperlipidemia refers to elevated levels of plasma lipids. This includes cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phospholipids and triglycerides. Lipids are found in blood plasma and are bound to proteins. In this form, they are called lipoproteins. There are several forms of lipoproteins: chylomicrons, very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL). […]

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16 Apr

Acupuncture can help Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

What causes MS? The cause of MS is still unknown. It is suspected that it is an autoimmune disease associated with certain viruses and environmental contaminants. The symptoms of MS are varied and but found the immune system attacking the protective sheath (myelin) surrounding nerves within the central nervous system. The damage caused by the […]

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21 Mar

Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)

Acupuncture has been used to treat digestion disorder for thousands year. The efficacy is very obvious and stable. Following is a research study on Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22592702 ===================== Note: The treatment has to combine with the adjustment of diet in order to maintain the benefit of acupuncture.

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