Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is a troublesome condition, but Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture can speed recovery and alleviate symptoms.Causes and Symptoms of Pink Eye The cause of pink eye is usually due ...
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Styes are small, red bumps that form around the eye and can cause irritation and discomfort. Styes usually resolve on their own, but acupuncture and Oriental medicine can speed recovery and lessen symptoms. A sty ...
Read moreA 2011 PubMed study looked into the effects of acupuncture and acupoint massage to treat infiltrative exophthalmos. The study yielded some very positive results. The trial entitled, "Efficacy observation on infiltrative exophthalmos treated with acupuncture ...
Read moreHave you ever had the feeling that, against all odds, somehow the ground beneath your feet suddenly trembled and caused you to lose your sense of balance? Unless you were in an earthquake, it could ...
Read moreThe meaning and use of the word dizzy can vary from person to person. The dictionary definition is: "when a person experiences the sensation of spinning and losing one's balance." However, some people may use ...
Read moreYour eyes are a reflection of your overall health. Illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be revealed in the eyes. Conditions such as glaucoma, optic neuritis or vision loss are often associated with ...
Read moreDo your ears ring after a loud concert" Nerves that sense touch in your face and neck may be behind the racket in your brain, University of Michigan researchers say. Touch-sensing nerve cells step up ...
Read moreWhat is Ménière's disease?Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance. It is characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear ...
Read moreThe eyes open to direct contact with the outside world, and they are simultaneously connected to the internal organs and vessels. Chinese medicine suggests six environmental or external Qi factors that can lead to vision ...
Read moreOver the last 10 years, in my practice I have specialized in TCM Ophthalmology. I have made quite a few significant clinical observations through diagnostic testing, treatment and direct feed back from my patients. In ...
Read moreMacular Degeneration (ARMD-Aged Related Macular Degeneration) is the slow deterioration of the cells in the macula, a tiny yellowish area near the center of the retina. The macula functions to give us clear central vision ...
Read moreThe world is changing more rapidly than at any other time in human history. As our concepts of Western medicine have shifted in recent years, today™s public demands a more comprehensive approach from its health ...
Read moreAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), all diseases involving the eye are closely related to the liver. It is also understood that the eye is nourished by all of the internal organs in the body ...
Read moreThe world is changing more rapidly than at any other time in human history. As our concepts of western medicine have shifted in recent years, today's public demands a more comprehensive approach from its health ...
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Q: Can acupuncture help to treat seizures?
A: Acupuncture is an effective adjunctive therapy for seizures in adults and children. Ancient Chinese medical texts discuss the use of a... Read More