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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN GOUT PATIENTS
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when there’s a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and discomfort. Gout patients experience recurrent episodes of intense pain, often referred to as gout attacks or flares. These attacks can cause significant discomfort and affect a person’s quality of life. Here’s…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN CANCER SURVIVORS
Acupuncture is a 2500 year health modality from China that involves the use of hair-thin needles to specific points in the body to treat disease. When the needles are inserted into certain areas of the body (known as acupoints), the needles are manipulated to influence the flow of Qi (metabolic functions) and blood. Once the…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS PATIENTS
Chronic pain can be defined as a progressive discomfort which can be of different degrees – from mild to severe. Chronic pain is usually linked to a chronic disease and persists longer than acute pain, and lacks a clear cause. Millions of people suffer from chronic pain, and effective tackling of chronic pain is necessary.…
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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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UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND ACUPUNCTURE FOR ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
Acupuncture is considered by many to be an effective, tried and tested healing system which has been used for thousands of years. The various types of acupuncture use needling techniques whereby acupuncture needles are inserted to identified points which can be found all over the body. These points are considered to have little whirlpools of…
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USING ACUPUNCTURE FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), or social phobia, primarily impairs the individual’s ability to function in social situations. It may even go as far as hindering the person to feel at ease in front of anyone else, except his family and a few friends. The person with social phobia limits his activities to places and situations…
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HOW TO USE AURICULOTHERAPY FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SYMPTOM RELIEF
When you hear the term PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), the image that comes to mind is a combat veteran from the military. While many of our troops coming home from foreign wars and conflicts show signs of PTSD, it’s more widespread than that and can effect people from every walk of life. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder…
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TREATING ALLERGIES WITH ACUPUNCTURE: AN OVERVIEW
People often wonder if Chinese medicine can help with seasonal allergies. Acupuncture and herbal therapy can not only help manage the symptoms of allergies, but can also help treat the root deficiency that prevents the body from being able to fight off allergens. Allergies, also known as seasonal hay fever, can affect millions of men…
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ACUPUNCTURE FOR HYPERTENSION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
When speaking about alternatives to medication for hypertension I am referring to treating the disease with natural cures instead of pharmaceutical drugs. Natural cures does not only mean herbs but also includes life style changes such as diet and exercise. Losing weight is effective towards lowering blood pressure. Your weight can be managed easily through…
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HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR WHIPLASH PAIN RELIEF
Whiplash pain relief is a crucial aspect of managing the discomfort and symptoms associated with whiplash injuries. Whiplash occurs when the head is forcefully jerked backward and then forward, often due to a sudden impact such as a car accident, sports injury, or fall. This abrupt movement can cause strain on the neck’s soft tissues,…
