Cardiovascular 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 ...
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Ginger has been found to increase the secretion of gastric juice. In fact, ginger can be used for most digestive upsets that involve nausea, vomiting, cramping, abdominal pain, indigestion or diarrhea. This means that food ...
Read moreA balanced, varied diet can help ease the pain of arthritis by providing vitamins and minerals that keep your joints healthy. Avoiding "damp" foods, such as dairy products and greasy or spicy fare, also helps ...
Read moreThe contact form on your Acufinder.com listing has been updated to comply with recent HIPPA standards for online sign-up forms. All other Acufinder.com listing and newsletter management has not changed and is still accessible through ...
Read moreWhen it comes to lifestyle changes, a diet rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, and iodine helps support thyroid function.Here are three groups of foods to include in your diet: Sea Vegetables/SeaweedIodine is an essential element ...
Read moreThe following tips from small business experts can help you put your best professional foot forward and ramp up your practice: Have a Dedicated Buisness Phone LineAre you using your personal cell phone for business? Having ...
Read moreThe musculoskeletal system consists of connective tissues including joints, ligaments, and tendons. Problems with the musculoskeletal system can result in inflammation and pain and, ultimately, reduce the body's overall health. Increasingly, people are looking for ...
Read moreA healthy musculoskeletal system is important for everyone as the system is continuously tested by stress and exercise. Incorporate these nutrients into your diet to improve your musculoskeletal health. Vitamin C: Essential for the ...
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 moreAdding nutrient-rich super foods to the diet can give men a healthy boost. Here are just a few foods that can help maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more. Avocados Avocados are a good ...
Read moreThe National Fibromyalgia Association recommends a balanced diet containing nutrient dense foods free of artificial additives and sweeteners to help your body fight fibromyalgia syndrome. Some key nutrients to include are:B-ComplexFound in whole grains, beans ...
Read moreEar massage is an extremely relaxing and effective therapy aimed at decreasing cravings, reducing stress, promoting well being and addressing various health issues. Ear acupuncture is used throughout the world to reduce food cravings, assist ...
Read moreIn Oriental medicine the root of excess weight is an imbalance within the body caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver organ systems. Acupuncture points, as well as foods and herbs selected to assist ...
Read moreAcupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners should be well-informed about medical ethics, how they are incorporated into their practice and the legalities surrounding them. Medical ethics are a very important part of being a healer and ...
Read moreFor practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, documentation plays a more important role than tracing a patient's progress and assessing the effectiveness of treatment--it helps practitioners guard against potential malpractice and liability disputes. Practitioners of ...
Read moreRepetitive stress injuries (RSI) are the most common job-related injuries and are responsible for the highest number of days lost among all work related injuries. One of the most well-known types of repetitive stress injury ...
Read moreAre you plagued by chronic headaches? More than 45 million Americans (one in six) suffer from chronic headaches, 20 million of whom are women. Scientific research shows that acupuncture can be more effective than medication ...
Read moreMake your marketing dollar go farther by participating in community, regional or national health awareness days!Health awareness days are promoted on a large scale to alert the public to important health issues, and are the ...
Read moreDid you know that 83 percent of adult internet users look for health information online? This is great news because it not only shows that health information is a big part of internet use, it ...
Read moreAlong with other holistic treatments, acupuncture is growing in popularity as a method to help in addiction recovery. Acupuncture for addiction often focuses on helping people cope with side effects of detox and other symptoms ...
Read moreHow many phone calls are you, or your reception area, successfully converting into patients? Here are five quick tips to make sure that every call is a winner: GreetingYou only get one chance at ...
Read moreDon’t let your pledge to get into shape be derailed by a sports injury. Fitness clubs across the country are full of enthusiastic individuals giving it their all to get fit or drop a few ...
Read moreThe start of the new year is a time of looking back at what we have achieved in the past year and looking forward to the future. This period of remembrance and resolution may be ...
Read moreAs a normal part of life, stress enables us to get things done. If left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems. Stress causes a disruption in the flow of vital ...
Read moreA neurological disorder refers to a problem with the nervous system, which is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates the body’s activities. Nerve pain can arise from trauma, inflammation, stroke, disease, infection, nerve ...
Read moreMore than 95 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders ranging from constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome to more serious conditions such as acid reflux (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In fact, more than ...
Read moreAt some point in life everyone deals with major upheavals or emotional distress. These events can trigger a host of unexpected feelings and behaviors from depression and panic attacks to major disruptions in sleep and ...
Read moreEveryone suffers from irritability and moodiness from time to time, but if you find that a short temper and frustration are becoming a constant issue for you, then acupuncture may be able to help. Often ...
Read moreAcupuncture Effective for TMJ Patients suffering TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) can find relief from acupuncture. Research conducted at the Ribeirão Preto Dental School, São Paulo University in Brazil, found that after 3 months of acupuncture ...
Read moreIraqi doctors faced with a shortage of anesthetic drugs in a capital city hit by years of conflict have successfully used acupuncture to treat mothers during caesarean section births. In a letter published in the ...
Read more3-19-2010: This week, yet another celebrity reveals that her secret to keeping young is acupuncture.According to celebrity gossip website, showbizspy.com, Hollywood superstar Sandra Bullock - who recently won an Oscar for her role in The ...
Read moreEverywhere you turn; there are stories about celebrities getting acupuncture. Supermodel, Elle Macpherson, recently said in an interview with UK tabloid, News of the World, "I have acupuncture regularly and I see a Chinese doctor ...
Read moreThere have been many advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer. While the standard medical care for cancer is effective, the treatments are aggressive and cause numerous unwanted side effects as well as ...
Read moreGynecological conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), fibroids, endometriosis, menopause and infertility are some of the problems treated most successfully by acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Oriental medicine has long recognized that health and vitality can be ...
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Read moreTongue diagnosis is an important part of the Chinese medical assessment. During an examination, the overall tongue coating, shape, and color is taken into account.The tongue reflects the health of the internal organs and blood ...
Read moreWe are proud to announce the recent affiliation between the Acupuncture Association of Colorado and Acufinder.com. AAC members can now be found in the Acufinder.com "Search for an Acupuncturist" database. Acufinder.com is now affiliated with ...
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Q: Oriental Medicine and Male Sexual Disorders?
A: Throughout Chinese history its society has been dominated by men. As this is an unfortunate reality it has also lead Chinese Medicine to be ... Read More