17 Feb

Menopause sleep interruption, fatigue, anxiety and hot flashes can last years

There is an article in Reuters news by BY KATHRYN DOYLE “Menopause symptoms last years for many women ” which I feel very good to summarize the current situation on menopause and treatment options. “Conventional wisdom or dogma has been that these symptoms last only a few years and have minimal impact on quality of life,” […]

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06 Sep

Fatigue of pregnancy

Fatigue Because of the intense demand placed on the mother’s resources by the growing fetus, all pregnant women experience fatigue. While nothing can substitute for sleep and a nourishing diet, acupuncture ensures that the internal organs are functioning optimally, that the Qi is flowing freely without blockages and that there is a harmonious balance of […]

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06 Sep

Post-partum disorders

Acupuncture for Post-partum disorders  When time is possible, the new mother should be encouraged to get acupuncture treatment after delivery. The restoration of her own health is imperative for her own well being and for her ability to be present for her newborn. Among the conditions that acupuncture can address after birth are: Fatigue Postpartum […]

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13 Feb

Fibromyalgia

Study Shows Acupuncture Relieves Fatigue, Anxiety in Fibromyalgia Patients Researchers estimate that the majority of fibromyalgia patients try alternative treatments to relieve their symptoms. The ancient Chinese needle practice, acupuncture, might be one that can help. A study published in the June edition of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows acupuncture can relieve fatigue and anxiety […]

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28 Dec

Chemo treatment: side effects

NPR – December 28, 2012 It’s well-known that chemotherapy often comes with side effects like fatigue, hair loss and extreme nausea. What’s less well-known is how the cancer treatment affects crucial brain functions, like speech and cognition. For Yolanda Hunter, a 41-year-old hospice nurse, mother of three and breast cancer patient, these cognitive side effects […]

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