A well-functioning thyroid manufactures hormones that regulate metabolism (transforming food into heat/energy). One thyroid condition, known as Graves’ disease, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism that results in the thyroid’s overproduction of hormones which in turn, leads to a number of unwanted symptoms. These symptoms include trembling, loss of weight, sweating, heart palpitations and others. In Graves’ disease, the thyroxine (thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) … Continue reading
When talking about gastro-esophageal reflux disease, the most common condition we associate it with is heartburn. Heartburn is an acidic sensation in the breastbone that seems to travel all the way to the throat.
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD is a chronic case of acid reflux. Acid reflux, on the other hand, is a condition in which acid and stomach contents tend to flow back … Continue reading
If anyone lives in pain, it can change his life in many ways. Pain can alter one’s ability to enjoy life, inhibit physical activity, can wither away relationships, and can change personalities.
Since painkilling drugs have so many inherent drawbacks, acupuncture treatment is now being widely sought after by people living with day-to-day pain for the resolution of their problem. More and more conventional medicine … Continue reading
Insomnia is often referred to as a sleeping disorder that is defined by a difficulty in staying and/or falling asleep. Individuals suffering from insomnia possess one or more of these symptoms:
-Feeling tired upon waking
-Trouble getting back to sleep
-Waking up during the night
-Arising too early in the morning
-Difficulty falling asleep
Based on the statistics gathered by the National Institutes of Health’s … Continue reading
One of the biggest problems facing modern societies today is addiction. There are actually several types of addictions. Addiction can be as mild as addiction to chocolates to as serious as heroin or street drug addiction. Addiction always negatively impacts the health of the addict as well as his/her internal balance.
The Definition of Addiction
Inordinate and long-term indulgence to activities or substances considered pleasurable … Continue reading
People suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can find that acupuncture can help them breathe a lot easier.
Lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis can be categorized in the all-encompassing term of COPD. COPD may be marked by shortness of breath and chronic coughing. Drugs such as bronchodilators and steroids make up the conventional modes of treatment for COPD.
A recent clinical … Continue reading
In the United States, the healthcare industry is undergoing an important transition as a substantial segment of the population is slowly but surely turning to forward-thinking and proactive wellness solutions. This is hugely due to the internet. This shift is a 180-degree turn from the use of Western medicine and has occurred due (among other things) to the fundamental reliance of Western Medicine on solutions … Continue reading
A wide range of uncomfortable conditions and issues related to pregnancy can be addressed with acupuncture. They include:
Breast milk deficiency – Interestingly Chinese herbs and acupuncture, combined with drinking Guinness beer each day may help improve a pregnant woman’s milk production.
Blocked milk duct and mastitis – Combined with herbal compresses and vigorous self-massage and when given quickly enough, acupuncture can accelerate the recovery … Continue reading
When it comes to sciatic pain in Jacksonville, acupuncture may not always offer the sufferer long standing relief of his ailment. It is considered though to be an excellent alternative therapy for prompt relief of sciatica and back pain. Acupuncture should be seen as a way of relieving pain and not as a cure especially when it comes to sciatica. But if one is suffering … Continue reading
Premenstrual syndrome or PMS, for short, affects about 70% to 90% of women in the United States, women who are not in menopause; however, PMS is not a problem for most of the women living in Southeast Asia. This difference may be attributed to the contrasting social structure and living style between the two cultures. Premenstrual syndrome is known as a dysfunction of the ovaries … Continue reading