The upper and lower jaws of the face are connected by a pair of joints known as TMJ or temporomandibular joint. It is a very complex joint and as such, is prone to a variety of disorders. TMJ disorder is the term to depict dysfunctions and pain of these joints. It is usually hard to treat a TMJ disorder since it can be associated with … Continue reading
A procedure that entices healing via the stimulation of anatomical points in or on the skin, acupuncture is an ancient healing tradition that evolved in China more than 5000 years ago. There are a number of methods to diagnosis and treatment in US acupuncture that integrates the medical traditions of countries such as Korea, Japan, and of course, China. The use of needles to penetrate … Continue reading
More and more studies are confirming acupuncture to be a safer alternative to psychiatric medications for the treatment of anxiety and depression in Linwood.
MRI studies reveal acupuncture to have a significant impact over brain neurochemicals, such as serotonin and dopamine. This is the conclusion reached by Jamie Starkey, a Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative Medicine acupuncturist. He added that those chemicals are the … Continue reading
One traditional Chinese medicine root extract, Chang shan is a specific type of hydrangea plant indigenous to the Himalayan region. It is commonly known as hortensia and has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for maladies such as malaria. In a new clinical study conducted by researchers from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) it was … Continue reading
The number one cause of eyesight loss in children is amblyopia, more popularly known as lazy eye. About 1% to 4% of children in the United States are affected by this condition and while this disease usually results in loss of vision, several treatment options are available that may cure or at least mitigate this condition. Most of these treatments are effective, more so if … Continue reading
Traditional Chinese medicine or TCM, especially Chinese herbal medicine, is within the niche of natural eczema therapy. TCM is actually the most preferred of choice of treatment these days for eczema, a skin condition that is debilitating and one that leads to a number of symptoms. Western medicine has yet to discover comprehensive modalities to treat this condition. This has forced a lot of eczema … Continue reading
Hypoglycemia is a blood condition in which the body has too little blood glucose. This causes the body to respond to a high-carbohydrate diet by boosting its secretion of insulin. Excessive insulin in the bloodstream results in low blood sugar causing a “sugar crash.” Imagine the amount of sugar and carbs in all its forms, you consume in a day. You may be one of … Continue reading
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word acupuncture? You may imagine, if you are like a lot of people, a very painful way of treating illness in which a poor soul is stuck with needles in various parts of his body and face. With this kind of thinking, it is really a wonder why there are still … Continue reading
Myth – Acupuncture is Not Needed Today Anymore
Fact – The internet is one of the biggest reasons why acupuncture now enjoys an unprecedented worldwide popularity. When used, this treatment makes the use of painkillers cortisone, and surgery unnecessary. Studies reveal that around 61% of patients treated with acupuncture showed significant improvement after being paralyzed because of a stroke.
Myth – Acupuncture is not officially … Continue reading
Thankfully, for people suffering from depression, acupuncture treatment for depression can provide an effective and clear remedy to their needs.
However, for most of us going through the daily ups and downs of life, or moments of depression that may last a few days to several weeks long, we can’t be sure whether we are just in a “funk” or bad mood or are ‘officially’ … Continue reading