http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Acupuncture+and+Oriental+Medicine+may+Provide+Relief+from+Lupus+Symptoms 03/28/2024 02:30:10 am Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine may Provide Relief from Lupus Symptoms By: Trina Lion L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Lupus is a complex disease involving an overactive immune system that fights unnecessarily and can injure the skin, joints, brain, and internal organs such as the heart, kidneys, and lungs. While lupus has no known cause, it may be hereditary. However, it can also be triggered by stress, environmental toxins, sunlight, or exposure to fluorescent light. It may also be triggered by some medications, including antibiotics and diuretics. Individuals with lupus may exhibit the following symptoms:
In a small study, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that by stimulating acupuncture points along the spine and on the four limbs, patients with Lupus experienced less pain. In 2013, researchers in Shanghai, China found that a special TCM herbal formula reduced symptoms of Lupus and enabled patients to take less corticosteroids. Read more about acupuncture and Oriental medicine for autoimmune disorders! Trina Lion, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., is an American acupuncturist currently living in Shanghai, China, where for the past three years she has been teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts including nutrition, herbs, and acupuncture. She has apprenticed in two clinics in Shanghai, practiced for two years in an expat clinic, and taught at Jiao Tong University, one of the oldest universities in China. In December 2013 she completed her first textbook for students describing TCM terminology. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, Trina was an educator and literacy specialist who created educational materials for institutions that included the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the American Museum of Natural History, and the New York Public Library, among others. Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Acupuncture+and+Oriental+Medicine+may+Provide+Relief+from+Lupus+Symptoms 03/28/2024 02:30:10 am |