Sexual dysfunction is defined as a difficulty in having a sexual response or desire and it encompasses a diverse set of problems. For women, sexual dysfunction may include pain during sexual intercourse or spasms in the vagina. Sexual dysfunction for men may mean delayed or premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction (ED). For both sexes, it may involve issues with sexual response or desire (libido).
About 44% of women experience low sexual desire. This low libido … Continue reading
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of healing known to man. This unique Chinese modality uses sharp and thin needles that are inserted into certain parts of the known as acupoints. When the needles are inserted, it helps restore harmony and balance in the body. It also bolsters the capacity of the body to heal itself.
Acupuncture is often used to treat physical aches and pain including migraines, headache, and injuries. It can also … Continue reading
Are you suffering from headaches? If you are, you’re not alone since in the United States, about 3/4 of the population suffer from headaches generally from time to time. If, unfortunately, you suffer from headaches on a daily basis, you know by now that western medicine has never found a cure for your problem. It would be very good if you find a treatment that although may relieve the pain only temporarily, it still won’t … Continue reading
After giving birth, about 80% of women undergo personality changes, anger sadness or other mood changes. This condition is known as postpartum depression and is a reason why most of these women feel they are not worthy to be considered a good mother. Post partum depression can lead to anxiety, worry, and guilt. Most of affected women are unaware that this condition is common and there are ways to help treat it. Acupuncture is a … Continue reading
There are over 16 million people in the United States suffering from a skin condition known as eczema. This disease is marked by patches of red, scaly and dry skin that is often accompanied by severe itching. Conventional Western remedies for eczema that include corticosteroids usually only address the itchiness and inflammation associated with this condition. While effective in subduing these two symptoms, corticosteroids come with major side effects that include weight increase, osteoporosis, high … Continue reading
It is not a shock to learn that more and more women are turning to alternative treatments given the many dangers and risks related to cosmetic surgery. Anesthesia is always used in cosmetic surgery. A procedure can last for several hours and can leave the patient’s face all red, bruised, and swelling. Recovery time is long, lasting at least two weeks.
A much safer and superior alternative treatment to cosmetic surgery is cosmetic acupuncture. Cosmetic … Continue reading
Digestive disorders that can include Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have been plaguing millions of individuals in the United States every year. IBS is actually the next leading cause of absenteeism in work or school just behind back pain. For IBD, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine is very beneficial in enabling sufferers of IBD to lead stress free and pain free lives. Although these two conditions have almost the same names, … Continue reading
Science has still been unable to explain what really causes acne and therefore no definite and real cures have been created for this disease. There are a huge number of different treatments offered in the market for acne; however, one of the safest and most effective treatments for it is acupuncture.
Acupuncture for acne is now starting to become a mainstream type of treatment for a lot of acne sufferers in the United States. Even … Continue reading
In the United States, endometriosis affects about 22% of women; for women with painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea), about 60% of them do suffer from this condition (endometriosis).
Endometriosis is the development of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and is a chronic condition. The endometrial tissue which usually is confined in the pelvic cavity can be found in other parts of the body. It still responds to the hormonal fluctuations occurring during the menstrual cycle in the … Continue reading
TCM or traditional Chinese medicine in Jacksonville has for millennia been great remedies for several kinds of maladies from internal health conditions to skin problems, such as alopecia, psoriasis, acne, eczema and others. A lot of acupuncturists and TCM practitioners these days utilize acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat their patients who want a non-chemical and less invasive treatment approach to their health problem.
TCM considers good health to be a balance between a … Continue reading