The function of the liver in Western medicine is to manufacture and produce bile. Bile is important for the detoxification of blood and the breaking down of fat. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), however, the liver has functions that are quite different from that described by Western medicine. In TCM, this organ’s responsibilities include the control of the circulatory system, the autonomic nervous system (the part of the nervous system that govern actions that the … Continue reading
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The importance of Integrating Acupuncture Into Drug Addiction Therapy
In the United States, alternative medicine is a growing billion-dollar industry. In 1990, Americans spent about more than 10 billion dollars out of their own pocket money on alternative modes of treatment compared to more than 12 billion dollars on hospitalizations based on a research gathered by The New England Journal of Medicine in 1993. Interestingly, the research also revealed that Americans made less visits to primary care doctors (388 million) than they did alternative … Continue reading
The Benefits Related to Acupuncture for the Treatment of Infertility
A lot of individuals who are experiencing infertility are seeking out ways that will help them overcome their condition without resorting to uncomfortable, highly invasive and very expensive therapies. Acupuncture treatments for infertility have shown to not only to be effective but are also much easier for the patient to undergo than almost all treatment modalities for infertility.
Practiced for thousands of years, acupuncture is a unique Chinese treatment that can treat several and different … Continue reading
The Benefits of Acupuncture and TCM for Low Back Pain Sufferers
In the United States, doctors have mostly received patients who complain about low back pain. This condition is probably the number one reason why people miss work. The Mayo Clinic has stated that almost all people living in the United States will experience at least one form of low back pain at least in once in their lives.
People may experience back pain from a number of possible causes. The pain might be due to … Continue reading
TCM Can Provide a Cure for Orthostatic Hypotension
I had a 40 year old patient who was suffering from a condition known as Orthostatic Hypotension. She had to don therapeutic pressure stockings everyday that helped lessen the symptoms of her disorder. Because she felt extreme discomfort wearing those stockings, she asked me if Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Bellingham can help with her condition so she may not need to wear those stockings anymore. I examined her and saw that she was suffering … Continue reading
TCM Can Help Resolve the Root Cause and Symptoms of Heart Palpitations
Studies done regarding acupuncture’s efficacy in addressing atrial fibrillation have produced some encouraging proofs that Portland acupuncture can indeed help resolve heart palpitations. However, it needs to be mentioned that the constant and frequent use of a specific acupoint to resolve a condition would be highly irregular in traditional Chinese medicine practice as it can lead to a problem even if studies have demonstrated positive outcomes and much more so when inconclusive results are … Continue reading
Some of the Acupoints Used To Resolve Sore Throat Symptoms
Sore throat like the common cold or an allergic reaction is the result and symptom of an infection. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), sore throats can come about due to various factors (dryness, wind, and heat). A TCM practitioner uses a combination of acupoints to quell the symptoms and target the underlying cause of the problem. If you are interested in acupuncture treatment, you need to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and … Continue reading
PTSD Sufferers Can Find Relief of Their Symptoms with Acupuncture
PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be caused by any situation that results in mental, physical or emotional trauma. It can come from a number of factors ranging from disasters to violence or aggression. Recent studies have shown acupuncture to be a powerful treatment for PTSD as it is able to dramatically lower stress and anxiety levels in people. Through this treatment, people have a much easier time getting back their composure and strength … Continue reading
One of The Easiest Ways to Cure Smoking Addiction is with Acupuncture
The ancient Chinese medical craft of acupuncture involves the placement of thin needles into the body to help relieve upset, stress, addiction, and illness.
An extremely versatile form of treatment, acupuncture can be used for a number of reasons. It is commonly used to help people stop smoking and can be used to also treat muscle and bone pains, asthma, morning sickness in pregnant women, and other types of illnesses.
If you have a strong … Continue reading
Laser Acupuncture is One of The Most Easy Ways to Quit Smoking for Good
If you are striving very hard to kick your smoking habit permanently, you probably already know several nasty things about this habit. What you may not know, however, is that there are new forms of technology you can avail of to battle your smoking addiction. You may also have heard before that laser acupuncture is one the most effective therapies around that can help you stop smoking completely. The truth is that a lot of … Continue reading