The heart is emperor of all the bodily organs, according to the philosophy of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and for good reason. If this precious organ stops beating for just a few minutes, the body ...
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A study in the September 2015 issue of the Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology demonstrates the value of using acupuncture, in combination with exercise, for patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease. For the trial ...
Read moreCardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women, the leading threat for men, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined, according to health organizations. People of all ages and population groups ...
Read moreHigh blood pressure is also known as hypertension, a common disease affecting one out of three adults in the U.S.. Blood pressure is the measurement of force exerted by the blood as it squeezes through ...
Read moreHave you noticed enlarged, bulging veins on your legs or feet? Chances are you have varicose veins. While they may be more of a cosmetic issue for some, meaning they have not caused nagging symptoms ...
Read moreIn a healthy vascular system, oxygen-rich blood flows easily via the arteries directly into areas of the body such as the heart, kidneys, brain, genitals, legs, arms and pelvis. When this process becomes disturbed due ...
Read moreCreated by the World Heart Federation, September 29th is World Heart Day, which focuses on informing people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world's leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million ...
Read moreWhat is cholesterol and how is it bad? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and many foods. Your body needs cholesterol to function normally and makes all that you need. Too ...
Read moreThe biggest threats to women's health are often preventable. Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives and many health issues women face respond extremely well to acupuncture treatments. Taking ...
Read moreThe cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels and is responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other waste from them. Heart disease includes conditions affecting ...
Read moreI am going to tell you a secret. All diets will work if they lower your caloric intake and you STICK TO IT! It™s pure physics: Our weight is determined by the amount of energy ...
Read moreAre you ready to tap into the health secrets that have been curing people for thousands of years? Those secrets are the ancient healing system that is Chinese medicine, and the doorway to that medicine now exists ...
Read moreA German study published in the June 2007 issue of Circulation found that acupuncture significantly lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The extent of the blood pressure reductions by acupuncture treatments was comparable to ...
Read moreFor Delia, it was the pain of a severe auto accident and abdominal surgery that brought her to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). I decided to turn to the clinic because of their integrative ...
Read moreThis is a great time to take charge of your heart health and look at ways to lower cholesterol! One out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop heart ...
Read moreFDA is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products, being promoted as dietary supplements for treating high cholesterol, may contain an unauthorized ...
Read moreRed yeast rice (Hong Qu) is a substance made by fermenting a type of red yeast called Monascus purpureus over rice.The use of red yeast rice in China was first documented in the Tang Dynasty ...
Read moreIn China, the pomegranate fruit symbolized longevity. Now there is scientific evidence for the fruit's restorative powers.Scientists have tested the juice in mice and found that it combats hardening of the arteries (atherogenesis) and related ...
Read moreGet a fasting lipoprotein profile to find out what your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride numbers are. Calculate your risk for heart disease using the ATP III assessment tool. Discuss your risk ...
Read moreA 2005 study conducted at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine found that acupuncture treatments that used low levels of electrical stimulation can lower blood pressure elevations by ...
Read moreAsk The Acupuncturist
Q: Every year I get several colds and one bout of the flu. Can acupuncture help?
A: Yes. Acupuncture is very beneficial if you have a cold or the flu. The common cold is the number one reason that people visit their primary ... Read More