Shingles, also known as Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is a pathogen that infects the nerves of certain parts of the skin. This condition is marked by a bunch of vesicular eruptions that is painful. These eruptions are known as Che Chuan Chuang (meaning snake cluster sores) in Chinese medicine.
Symptoms and Signs
Poor appetite, malaise, fever and chills are some of the prodromal symptoms of shingles which may last for … Continue reading
If you are suffering from anemia caused by a deficiency in iron, it may be very hard or even impossible to cure this chronic health issue. Iron-deficiency anemia deprives the cells of oxygen needed for the basic functions of the body. Thus, it is very important to immediately identify and treat this condition
Iron-deficiency anemia, what is it?
There are several types of anemia; iron-deficiency anemia, however, is the number one type of anemia and … Continue reading
If you constantly suffer from profuse and excessive sweating, then you may have a condition known as hyperhidrosis. This condition is difficult to control and heavy deodorants and other remedies such as Iontophoresis may not be enough to protect you from this potentially embarrassing disorder. If that is the case, then acupuncture for hyperhidrosis treatment may be what you need.
Acupuncture for the treatment of hyperhidrosis begun in Asia. This extremely effective therapy is often … Continue reading
When a person experiences heartburn two times or more each week, it may be an indication of a really serious condition known as GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. When GERD occurs, the stomach contents and acid can damage the lining of the esophagus, leading to painful complications such as swallowing difficulty, ulcers and even esophageal cancer. To avert these, besides changing of lifestyle, individuals may be required to take drugs to treat their condition. The … Continue reading
Allergic rhinitis can be a year-long or seasonal condition that is characterized by symptoms and signs such as itchy and red eyes, asthma-like symptoms, abundant nasal congestion and discharge, sneezing, thickened mucosal discharge, headaches, breathing difficulties and poor memory.
Medical doctors argue that these signs and symptoms are caused by extreme sensitivity of the nasal walls to allergens such as fumes, pollens, spores, animal dander, and/or dust. For still unknown reasons, the sufferer’s immune system … Continue reading
One of the seemingly endless struggles for a lot of women is losing weight. Endless hours in the gym and everyday dieting are not enough to cut their weight down. As a result, they usually end up frustrated, angry and feel tired and fatigued as all their efforts have amounted to nothing. However, some of them may be overweight not because of how they eat or how they live their life but because they may … Continue reading
One of the best treatments for Carpal Tunnel syndrome is acupuncture. This wonderful treatment has the ability to relieve Carpal Tunnel syndrome symptoms within a short span of time. A person can suffer from carpal tunnels from syndrome long, frequent repetitive movements of his hands and fingers like typing in a keyboard 5 days a week, 8 hours a day for several years. Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS can come about when a nerve in … Continue reading
We today may have the most potent medications and state of the art technology when dealing with emotional disorders; the problem is they are not as effective as we want them to be when addressing conditions.
Acupuncture, on the other hand, is a very old medical procedure that originated in China that has been proven time and time again to significantly treat emotional issues such as panic attacks, depression, and anxiety.
Helping Deal with Anxiety … Continue reading
The neurotransmitter dopamine is responsible for sending signals between neurons. This is needed for smooth and meaningful muscle activity. Dopmanine is also needed to produce adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). Depending on the attributes of the protein it contains, dopamine can either have an inhibitory or excitatory effect on the neurons.
This chemical is also related to the sensation of pleasure and pain. A rise in dopamine levels in the frontal lobe increases pleasure and … Continue reading
Whether you’re an individual who likes to stay active or a professional athlete, acupuncture can help you perform at your peak level and enable you to feel great. It’s not surprising to hear athletes training for an international and gold medal competition going for regular acupuncture therapies to keep their mind and body in balance and harmony. Besides helping you feel terrific, acupuncture uses no drugs at all and thus has no adverse side effects … Continue reading