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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
There are a lot of different explanations leading up to what exactly peripheral neuropathy is: its causes, symptoms, and most significantly, its treatment. The word peripheral comes from the Greek word “periphereia” which means circumference, “neuron” also from the Greek word neuron for nerves and “pathy” from pathos meaning disease. Therefore the definition of peripheral…
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Electrical stimulation therapy is not a commonly used treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus causing heartburn and other symptoms. However, some research has shown that electrical stimulation therapy can help to improve the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is a muscle…
