New mom has Bells Palsy after childbirth, a very rare condition. She is unable to blink or close her eye. Her mouth droops down making it very hard to eat. When she smiles or laughs, this is totally lopsided. She cannot raise eye brow. She has been put on quite a heavy dose of steroids and […]
Read MoreAmerican College of Physicians issues guideline for treating nonradicular low back pain Acupuncture, massage or spinal manipulation is the top choice for treating nonradicular low back pain If drug therapy is desired, physicians and patients should select nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or skeletal muscle relaxants. Approximately one quarter of U.S. adults reported having low back […]
Read MoreAcupuncture and herbs treating psoriasis has been practiced long time. The effect generally is good. The psoriasis is an auto-immune skin disease of scaling and inflammation. Individuals with psoriasis may experience significant physical discomfort and some movement difficulties. The disease may also affect the fingernails, the toenails, and some area soft tissue. Treatment of conventional […]
Read MoreAccording to NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) of NIH (National Institutes of Health), Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. They are derivatives with Chemical means. Scientific research has not shown antioxidant supplements to be beneficial in preventing diseases. Examples of antioxidants include vitamins C […]
Read MoreWe have been treating Chinese Medicine as dietary supplement. FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering “conventional” foods and drug products. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines a dietary ingredient as a vitamin; mineral; herb or other botanical; amino acid; dietary substance for use by man to supplement the […]
Read MoreDepression is a common disorder in America. Acupuncture is very effective in depression treatment. The mechanism is, at least, it could activate more endomorphine-1, beta endorphin, encephalin, serotonin and dopamine in brain. Endorphin and serotonin are substances which maintained good mood, as well as physical condition. Dopamine is a basis of desire. These mechanism are […]
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Scalp acupuncture is often used in multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia, rehabilitation of paralysis due to stroke. It is also quite effective in pain management related to central nervous system such as phantom pain, complex regional pain, PTSD, TBI, Aphasia, ataxia and Meniere’s disease. Scalp acupuncture is usually combined with body acupuncture in order […]
Read MorePeople may have thought that gastric bypass surgery is a solution for obesity. However, side effects mainly indigestion, abdominal pain and dumping syndrome (rapid emptying of the stomach, resulting in cramps and diarrhea) — were more common among those who had had the surgery than among those who had not. This is the findings published […]
Read MoreIn Chinese Medicine, the life styles or maintenance of body, mind and spirit is placed the highest priority. Great Doctor said:”the life is only about the sustaining a breath of Yang”. In order to protect life, we need to balance its Yin and Yang. So any activities to destabilize the balance or removing base of […]
Read MoreIn 2009 CNN report, study has been conducted to check if people with more sleep can fight off cold. “Are you getting enough sleep? If not, it could be hurting your health.” It asked.”People who slept less than seven hours were about three times more likely to get a cold than people who slept eight […]
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