Following is note shared by “YingYang House” Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation that arises before, during a/or after menstruation. The pain is mainly in the lower abdomen, however, it can occur in the lower back a/or running down the legs. Etiology & Pathology: Etiology: Emotional Factors – strong emotions (depression, anger) may lead to stagnation of […]
Read MoreAcupuncture can help to induce labor. Unless there is a medical necessity, the use of acupuncture to induce labor normally is performed within 2 weeks after the due date. Some of my patients start labor day after acupuncture session. Some need couple of sessions. Some still need medical intervention. The following is an article from […]
Read MoreFrequent urination or urinary frequency is the need to urinate more often than usual.[1] It is often, though not necessarily, associated with urinary incontinence and polyuria. A frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia.[1] Frequent urination is strongly associated with frequent incidences of urinary urgency. Except the cause of infections, Research published in […]
Read MoreMany people find that their once beautiful hair suddenly turns dried, grey or white. High work load levels especially mental stress, child birth, emotional stress, eating processed foods, and smoking cigarettes all contribute to hair degeneration or loss. That’s why getting a good night sleep, managing your stress levels, and exercising will go a long way […]
Read MoreIn a German study in 2008, 201 women were randomly assigned to acupuncture or no treatment for menstrual pain, severe cramps and discomfort. The majority of patients receiving acupuncture reported at least a 33 percent improvement in their pain level. It was observed that after three months of treatment the average pain score was 3.1 […]
Read MoreOften irritability and moodiness are the consequence of chronic stress in your life. Over time these emotions can progress into more serious emotional conditions such as anxiety and depression as well as other health conditions such as digestive problems, trouble sleeping and the tendency to get sick more frequently. Liver Qi Stagnation and Emotions […]
Read MoreFirst, let us look at the report from German study on depression “The benefit from whole body acupuncture in major depression.” Röschke J1, Wolf C, Müller MJ, Wagner P, Mann K, Grözinger M, Bech S. Author information 1 Department of Psychiatry, University of Mainz, Untere Zahlbacher Str. 8, 55101, Mainz, Germany. roeschke@goofy.zdv.uni-mainz.de Abstract BACKGROUND: In […]
Read MoreIs your energy level low? Do you feel tired even after you sleep? Do you find you have difficulty concentrating and feel overwhelmed? These are all signs of Adrenal Fatigue. Although a doctor coined the term “Adrenal Fatigue” back in 1998, it is not considered an accepted medical diagnosis (at this point), but the term […]
Read More— Cathy Margolin, L.Ac An international nonprofit organization, known as the Cochrane Collaboration, studied the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in relieving menstrual pain compared to western drugs. Their conclusion: “Chinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhea roughly doubled pain relief and improvement in overall symptoms compared with conventional Western pharmaceuticals,” reported Xiaoshu Zhu. (1) Here […]
Read More－ The American Physiological Society Exercise and electro-acupuncture treatments reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study. The finding is important because women with PCOS often have elevated sympathetic nerve activity, which plays a role in hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, obesity and cardiovascular disease. The study also found that […]
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