Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Pain effectively treated with acupuncture
This is a nice review article about acupuncture for the treatment of pain. And don't forget, I also use Chinese herbal prescriptions for various conditions/symptoms.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Chinese herbs shown effective for treating fertility issues!
A recent study from the Adelaide University titled “Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in the management of female infertility: A systematic review” found that that “Chinese herbal therapy improved pregnancy rates as much as 2-fold in just a 4-month period in comparison with Western Medical fertility drug therapy or IVF.”
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving wishes a day early
I'm sending this wish today because tomorrow may be a very busy day for everyone! Many of us have so much for which to be grateful. Here's wishing that you have the experience on Thanksgiving that offers you the most growth, happiness, Spiritual wellness, and calm that you deserve. Remember, the important things in life aren't things.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Acupuncture + LLLT (low level laser therapy aka cold laser)
My patients are preferring the combination of acupuncture plus LLLT to the cortisone or lidocaine injections that they have received for their acute or chronic pain. And, a massage therapist to whom I refer people says that they are much easier to work on after the addition of the LLLT.
Research recently published demonstrates the effectiveness of low level laser therapy for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a big deal because so many people suffer with carpal tunnel and it is often extremely debilitating. The effective clinical protocol consisted of 24 treatments which is consistent with the time frame and number of treatments demonstrated in the literature. If you or someone you know has carpal tunnel find a doctor that uses low level laser therapy (ME) … otherwise, you are likely suffering needlessly.
24 treatments?! you say ...... Acupuncture works but is it a miracle, one time treatment cure? Not very often. Chronic pain, chronic health issues require treatment to get your body into a balanced, healthy, pain free state. Back pain that you have had for 10 years will take time to cure, not 3 treatments. But often, because for some things we can "take a pill", the immediate cure is an expectation. But the problem w/ some pharmaceuticals (pills) is that they are NOT curing, they are ameliorating a symptom. Face it. It may be a late-life-long effort to keep it in the kind of shape that allows you to continue to live the active lifestyle that you enjoy. I know it is for me so that I can continue playing soccer.
In my practice we talk a lot about a healthy life plan - it's not a magic pill. To those of you who say "but I don't have to go see my MD twice a week or three times a week or even once a week to get well" ..... really? If you are taking daily medication, that pill taking is akin to seeing your physician EVERY DAY and sometimes the pharmaceuticals are just treating the symptom. Get to the cause! A Chinese Medicine practitioner with good diagnostic skills can help you do that.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Digestive issues during pregnancy successfully treated with acupuncture
This study further demonstrates that acupuncture during pregnancy is a good thing! We know that Chinese Medicine successfully treats fertility issues and women should continue treatment during and AFTER their pregnancy. Building and delivering another human being is the hardest thing your body will ever do on its own. Get treatment to rebuild your qi, blood, and immune system after delivery. I'll babysit!! http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/Safety-Concerns-for-Acupuncture-in-Dyspepsia-During-Pregnancy-93508-1.htm
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Acupuncture treat dry mouth in people receiving radiation
Another article about how acupuncture supports people who are being treated with strong modern medicine treatments. Quality of life does matter!
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