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THE CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER Each year in the United States almost 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While there is an abundance of information on Western biomedical treatments, treatments for the prevention of breast cancer are relatively unknown. While many women have a genetic predisposition to this disease, many others do not. In both cases there are steps they can take to prevent breast cancer from occurring.

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Inflammation and Dietary Sugar One of the major causes of inflammation in the human body is the over consumption of processed, white sugar. When I was an intern in a Taoist school of acupuncture and a red halo developed on the skin around an inserted needle, the Master would say; “too much sugar causing heat.” What the Master meant (in Western terms) was that consumption of sugary foods would create inflammation in the blood. This would manifest as a red circle on the skin around the acupuncture needle.

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Claims about the benefits of Oriental medicine (OM), or traditional Chinese medicine, in the treatment of infertility can be found in early Chinese medical literature dating back 2,000 years. For centuries people have claimed that these treatments were very effective, not only for regulating the ...

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=corona-virus-update Last week I promised a Corona virus update and here it is…. I personally have been distancing myself from media and online news about the virus. Judging by how stressed I feel when I leave my home I think this is probably a good idea. Stress and fear are the number one way you can drop your immune system and make yourself more vulnerable to this, or truly, any illness.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=holiday-gift-showcase I realize that this article is a week late. Mike, my fabulous assistant was injured and had to have emergency surgery last week. I didn't even have time to post a postponement for you all. I'm sorry....

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=latest-news-about-smart-phones-and-health-it-isn-t-good Scientists aren't yet sure if technology is destroying our brains, but they're pretty confident it can trigger some obsessive behaviors that look a lot like addiction, and lead to depression. It's also slowing down our thinking processes. Most tasks are better done off the phone, research suggests.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=more-people-are-tu ing-to-alte ative-medicine For some time Americans have been supporting alte ative medicine in the United States. Almost 40% of adults are participating in treatments like: nutritional therapy, acupuncture, yoga, meditation and homeopathy. Most of the treatments are being used by adults though,not children. I am estimating but guess 90% for adults and only 10% for children at present.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=my-new-year-s-health-resolutions I promised to share my 2020 health resolutions with you and here they are! Any or preferably ALL are the most important steps a person could ever take to improving their health. #1. Just MOVE

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-herb-exercise-improved-cardiac-function Medical News Today.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-health-benefits-of-cold-weather Most people really dislike winter. And for good reason: With extreme cold weather comes health hazards like frostbite, seasonal affective disorder, SAD, and even an increased risk of heart attacks. BUT: There’s some benefits to that cold: Cold Weather Burns Calories

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-one-nutrient-may-stop-blindness-and-cure-eye-diseases Scientists at ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science and University of L’Aquila, in Italy, suggest the spice could reverse the course of blinding diseases and may hold one of the keys to preventing the loss of sight in old age.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=u-s-life-expectancy-down Between 1959 and 2014, the average length of time that Americans were expected to live was on the rise. Now, for the third year in a row, it's declining, according to a new study published in the journal of the American Medical Association.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=waking-up-the-same-time-each-night-chinese-medicine-may-explain-whyrnr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=10-signs-of-chronic-kidney-disorder 10 Signs of Chronic Kidney Trouble In Chinese Medicine theory, the kidney is considered the root of the body’s health. When the kidney is depleted, chronic health disorders surface. Here are several signs you are headed for problems, some more serious than others… Metal taste in the mouth: a build up of wastes may cause foods to taste differently. This is a serious sign something is quite wrong.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=7-easy-ways-to-detox-your-body Let’s face it, we live in an increasingly toxic world. From EMF to the foods we eat, and the air we breathe, like it or not, we are living a toxic lifestyle. With the following tips, you may be able to give your body a break and enable it to recoup somewhat… First, what are some common signs of bodily intoxication? Well, things like: bloating, fatigue, skin eruptions, allergies, under eye bags to name just a few.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=7-foods-banned-in-other-countries-that-are-legal-in-the-us It is no secret that the US government has been doing very little to protect it's citizens. This is in far contrast to other countries which seem to have the best interest of it's society as heart. The FDA has also fallen down on the job, due to political pressure or other unfathomable reasons. Following are 7 foods that are banned in most countries but still in the United States food supply. 1. FARM-RAISED SALMONr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=82-year-old-reverses-alzheimer-s-by-changing-her-diet Recently, an 82-year-old woman who suffered from dementia, and didn’t recognize her own son has miraculously gotten her memory back after changing her diet. This is her story as reported by the Daily Mirror UK. When his mother’s condition became so severe that for her own safety she had to be kept in a hospital, Mark Hatzer almost came to terms with losing another parent.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=a-powerful-natural-treatment-for-thyroid-disease This just in! Drinking chamomile tea helps to protect against thyroid cancer. Although most often enjoyed for its delicate floral flavour and sedative effect, researchers have now found that chamomile tea has anti-cancer actions.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=a-simple-solution-for-better-sleepHappy Halloween Everyone! It is not often that I devote a post to a product, but this may be worth checking into and ordering from us-FREE SHIPPING! Get a great night's sleep with our best-selling deep sleep pillow spray. Proven to help you fall asleep faster and wake feeling more refreshed. WHEN: use at bedtime to help reduce sleep anxiety and improve sleep quality.

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have a long history of treating depression and insomnia. Treating Depression and Insomnia Depression is one of the most common mental disorders. It can have many complicated influencing factors, such as loss of interest and sleep disorders including insomnia. Approximately 70% of patients with depression have symptoms of insomnia. In fact, insomnia is one of the diagnostic criteria for depression. One of the manifestations of severe depression is waking up two hours, or more, earlier than normal.

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There are many different types of migraines and just as many types of treatments ranging from over the counter medication, prescription pain relievers, or even Botox. Migraines affect approximately 18% of women and 5% of men in the United States. They can be debilitating and effect quality of life. Unfortunately, many of the common treatment options were not designed with the intention of preventing the migraine attacks. This is where acupuncture can be an invaluable treatment option. What is acupuncture?

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=anxiety-is-the-epidemic-of-our-time-here-s-why Anxiety may well be the epidemic of our time. And now, a new human scientific study from Japan has found a significant correlation between panic/anxiety attacks, and vitami B6 and iron levels in the blood. [1] This study indicates that if you get occasional panic attacks marked by episodes of hyperventilation, you may be suffering from a simple deficiency syndrome.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=are-probiotics-the-solution-to-anxiety-and-depressionDepression and anxiety disorders are on the rise. These emotional problems peak between the ages of 30 and 44, and almost 20% of Americans experience at least one anxiety episode annually.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=best-herbs-and-supplements-for-heart-health Happy Valentine’s Day! February is National Heart Health Month! Following are the best herbs for cardiovascular wellness. Cinnamon’s Blood-Sugar Lowering Powers

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=bladder-cancer-what-you-need-to-know-right-now A Systemic review of 7 major studies finds increased risk of developing bladder cancer is associated with Vitamin D deficiency. Low Vitamin D Linked to Bladder Cancerr Vitamin D - image from Shutterstockr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=bombshell-flu-shots-reported-to-do-this Should you get a flu shot??? If you go anywhere or listen to any radio, TV, or magazine ads you will be bombarded with marketing geared towards getting the vaccine but a new study may change things even though the vaccine debate will continue to go on for many years.. A brand new medical study conducted at the Ohio State Medical Center found that women who received flu vaccines had a weakened immune system response in subsequent years.r

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=c-section-births-linked-to-food-allergies A NEW study published in the journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology found that children born via C-Section have a higher risk of developing food allergies, compared to babies born through a natural birth. The study looked at one million children born between 2001 and 2012 in Sweden, and discovered that 2.5% of those kids were diagnosed with a food allergy later in life.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=can-kidney-stones-be-reversed-naturallyAsk anyone who has suffered the excruciating pain of a kidney stone and they will probably tell you they would do ANYTHING to avoid a recurrence. Like most illnesses, the best tactic is prevention…but first a bit of science… Kidney stones are usually calcium stones . They occur when calcium combines with oxylate, phosphate, or carbonate to form a stone. Uric acid can also form kidney or bladder stones.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=cataract-surgery-may-soon-be-obsolete If left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness. The only current treatment is surgery to remove the lens, which is commonplace in the United States but unavailable elsewhere.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=causes-of-baldness-and-grey-hair-identifiedWhen researchers set out to discover the mechanism behind a rare genetic disorder, they never expected to land on new treatment possibilities for graying hair and baldness! Here's what happened:

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=caution-13-types-of-cancer-now-linked-to-this There's an important link between this one element and 40 percent of all the cancers diagnosed in the United States, health officials reported recently. Two thirds of all Americans may be at risk... That doesn't mean this new developement is causing all these cancer cases, just that there's some kind of still-to-be explained link, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=chinese-medicines-can-pose-serious-health-risks Traditional Chinese medicine is widely used as a form of complementary medicine all over the world for various indications and for improving general health. Proprietary Chinese medicines (pCMs) -- which are composed solely of Chinese medicines and formulated in a finished dose form -- are generally believed to be natural and safe, but a new analysis in the British journal of Clinical Pharmacology reveals some serious dangers.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFS, has baffled doctors and researchers for decades. Characterized by extreme fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain and other symptoms all made worse upon exertion. Search for a cause has been frustrating and unrevealing and includes viral exposure, brain inflammation and search for other underlying medical disorders. Now, for the first time, Cornell University researchers report they have identified biological markers of the disease in gut bacteria and inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=climate-change-is-causing-nutritional-deficienciesRising levels of carbon dioxide could make crops less nutritious and damage the health of hundreds of millions of people, research has revealed, with those living in some of the world’s poorest regions likely to be hardest hit. Previous research has shown that many food crops become less nutritious when grown under the CO2 levels expected by 2050, with reductions of protein, iron and zinc estimated at 3–17%.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=combating-diabetes-and-obesity-may-be-easier-than-you-think Global warming seems to have implications even for the health of the human body, Dutch researchers reported recently that the global warming rate has increased risk of diabetes and of course obesity….

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=cooked-versus-raw-foods-the-real-story Cooked Versus Raw Foods, The Real Story....

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This article was originally post at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=cooking-this-way-may-cause-this-killer Avoid doing this if you want to decrease risk of certain cancers!grillhouse How meat is prepared and cooked has an impact on how much the meat increases colon and kidney cancer risk according to several studies. The higher the temperature at which the meat is cooked, and the more well-done the meat is, the more likely it is to increase cancer risk.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=could-this-essential-oil-be-more-effective-than-deet A new article advising Americans how to protect themselves against mosquitoes, ticks and other disease-carrying bugs, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends five effective repellents. Four of them are synthetic chemicals. The fifth, which the agency calls a “biopesticide,” is the all natural oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.r

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A new study indicates that the midlife factors for vascular risk are linked to a heightened risk for dementia later on in life. In particular, hypertension, smoking and diabetes in midlife are tied to a higher risk for dementia. In fact, diabetes in middle age heightens the risk nearly as much as carrying the top risk factor for Alzheimer's, APOEe4 allele. These results were presented in a media briefing at the 2017 International Stroke Conference. About the Research

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=depression-is-now-a-pandemic-this-is-why Depression is now a global epidemic. It is the main factor behind suicide, which now claims more than a million lives per year worldwide. One in four Americans will suffer from clinical depression within their lifetimes, and the rate is increasing with every generation.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=do-you-need-to-take-a-prebiotic-supplement Prebiotics Nourish good bacteria! Soluble fiber and non-digestible sugars which are utilized by gut bacteria.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=does-depression-have-a-physical-causeDepression is often thought of as an emotional or psychiatric disorder without any physical basis. In many cases of depression, however, there may well be a physical basis or even an environmental one. One such cause which has been well established in the medical literature will be discussed here today. Estrogen dominance has been established as a physical cause of depression since Dr. Lee's work in the 1980s, and beyond.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=does-like-treat-like-all-about-glandular-therapy Throughout history there are many different theories on how glands and organs work, repair and rejuvenate. If one concentrates specifically on the glandular tissues then we know that they are rich in nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, polypeptides, enzymes and many other nutritional substances. In many cases, like supports like.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=early-deaths-linked-to-this-common-medication Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, which are widely prescribed to treat heartburn, ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems, carry an increased risk of death.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=early-stages-of-schizophrenia-can-be-treated-with-these-nutrients

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=exposure-to-these-common-things-may-cause-lung-problems Women with regular exposure to cleaning products may face a steeper decline in lung function over time, according to an international study. Women who used sprays or other cleaning products at least once per week had a more accelerated decline than women who didn’t, the study authors wrote.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=fall-winter-immune-support-for-the-entire-family Fall and winter will be upon us shortly and the forecast is that this will be another long, severe one. I am going to stay positive but already this season, I have seen many clients that are suffering with sick children, spouses and other family members not to mention work and school associates.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=first-large-scale-acupuncture-study-shows-amazing-results-on-pain-reliefrnr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=gerd-symptoms-causes-natural-treatments Heartbu is a common symptom that many people will experience at sometime. It is diagnosed as GERD or Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease when it becomes chronic. It may occur with or without known triggers. Some commonly known triggers such as chocolate, coffee, spicy foods, citrus fruits and tomatoes are often avoided by people with symptoms.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=gluten-free-may-have-some-undesirable-consequencesglutenfreediet direct image:dietdirectr A gluten-free diet excludes foods that contain gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, as well as the byproducts of these grains. According to recent statistics, almost 30% of Americans are avoiding gluten whether they are Celiac sufferers or not in the quest for better health.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=great-news-for-folks-with-nut-allergies People who are allergic to one type of nut are usually told to avoid all types of tree nuts, however, this may be an unnecessary caution. Good News for Those With Nut Allergiesr Tree nuts - image from Shutterstockr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=gut-bacteria-may-change-drastically-after-this This Just In!!! After THIS, the composition of a patient's intestinal bacteria quickly changes -- a phenomenon that could affect the patient's ongoing prognosis, new hospital research suggests. As time goes on, the importance of gut health continues to loom even larger than ever suspected. Ready to improve yours? Call us:(847) 577-4455

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=harmful-effects-of-this-have-been-grossly-underestimated The harmful effects of being overweight have been underestimated, according to a new study that analysed body mass index (BMI), health and mortality data in 60,000 parents and their children, to establish how obesity actually influences risk of death. The University of Bristol study is published in the International journal of Epidemiology (Dec. 1).

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=have-you-been-diagnosed-with-high-blood-pressure Could YOU have been misdiagnosed and treated for high blood pressure? I do run into this on occasion so read on! University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre study shows that more than half of family doctors in Canada are still using manual devices, a dated technology that often leads to misdiagnosis.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=healthy-habits-you-should-stop-right-nowMany people are interested in habits that will improve their health. Unfortunately, due to rampant misinformation, some practices are not really helpful in this pursuit. Today, we will explore just a few practices that are really not worth it. JUICING:r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=heart-attack-wa ing-symptoms While most people think a heart attack comes out of nowhere with symptoms of chest pains only, the vast majority of people do have some other signs approximately one month before. Here are the most common early signs you or someone you love may have heart disease, and even an impending heart attack. Heart disease is still the number one cause of death so paying attention to these is extremely important. Headache

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=hot-flashes-may-be-a-wa ing-sign-of-this Women who frequently have hot flashes between the ages of 40 - 53 years may be more likely to have poor vascular function regardless of risk factors for cardiovascular disease!

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This article was originally posted at One of things that so amazing about acupuncture is in its numerous benefits! These are some of my favorite reasons to perform acupuncture on my patients that are backed by a good amount of research. In addition to being a great alte ative to prescription pain medication, it is also good for mental health. In today's busy world, people are turning to acupuncture for relief from stress and anxiety.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-acupuncture-can-lift-your-face-without-surgery-painlesslyAncient Chinese medicine is designed to rectify ailments internally, not just topically. This means a person’s exterior, including their face, is affected directly by the overall health of their internal organs. The actual science of this is called physiognomy and has existed for thousands of years. In the areas of facial sagging and wear there are correlations to internal organs.

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Originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-one-plant-could-save-the-environment A plant medicine used in the Amazon for centuries for healing and spiritual purposes may provide the answer to our environmental problems according to an interview with U.S. scientist, Dennis McKenna as reported in the Guardian recently. According to the ethnopharmacologist, Mckenna emphasized the profound contribution that the medicine can make "if ever afforded its rightful place in medical practice and averting environmental catastrophe."

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-positive-media-can-make-you-better If you know me at all, you know that I avoid media like the plague. Since childhood, I have been incredibly selective about films I will watch, I do not particpate in watching news, ever and on and on. Recently though, I have intuitively sought out uplifting media and it turns out I may be onto something!r

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This article was originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-raising-stomach-acid-can-improve-your-digestionOne of the many causes of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease appears to occur from lack of proper stomach acid production. I know that is opposite everything you have ever heard from mainstream medicine. Most people are told that they have too much stomach acid, which causes GERD. You see advertisements all the time on television for acid reducing medication like proton pump inhibitors.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-arrest-macular-degeneration Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration or ARD is a common cause of vision loss in older people. While diet and smoking play a role in preventing this condition, and supplementation seems to slow its progression, there has not been a way to stop it until now! Researchers find that switching from a high to a low-glycemic diet may stop age-related eye disease by arresting damage to the retina.

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A few weeks ago I noticed something with my hair just wasn't right. It seemed to lack life, seem dry, and overall bleh...I became conce ed because this can be a strong indication of thyroid trouble or iron deficiency anemia which I have experienced in the past. Then one day, I looked at the new hair products I had been using and said A HA! Overproteinization! Too much protein buildup in my products had caused my hair to become dehyrated, frizzy and unruly. I had never experienced this before.

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Article originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-get-more-energyIt's relatively simple to get more energy. The ideas illustrated here involve protecting your natural energy not using stimulants or even supplements as a crutch. It's so important to take care of your body. By attending to these suggestions you will find a steady release in your body's energy over time. First, Improve your sleep: How to improve your sleep quality: Avoid stimulating technology at least 2 hours before bedr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-keep-your-hair Very few individuals have rich thick hair well into their senior years. Much science points to the decrease in natural hormones. Hair retention is most certainly controlled by your individual genetics, however there are other conditions that may influence the overall health of your hair. Your diet, the weather, toxins, pollution, and your overall approach to hair care influence your hair retention and health.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-kickstart-a-slow-metabolismrnr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-rejuvenate-your-kidneys

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-save-on-laboratory-testingIt’s become depressing to have clients in your office who need laboratory tests who can’t do them because they cannot afford to… Unknown to most people is the fact that labs contract their prices with insurance companies, clinics and doctor’s offices and pricing can vary widely! The reason most people do not understand this is because labs are typically paid for by insurance companies.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-tell-if-you-are-deficient-in-vitamin-dVitamin D is a vitamin synthesized from cholesterol and sunlight and converted to a hormone! It's also found in certain foods such as fatty fish and fortified dairy products, although it's very difficult to get enough from diet.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-wind-damp-cold-weather-conditions-affect-health Scientists have been studying weather’s impact on the human body for years (called biometeorology), and have found that sudden temperature changes, cold snaps, heat waves and even –thunderstorms all have a direct effect on certain conditions. Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause serious life-threatening health problems particularly for those at risk like the elderly and infants

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-your-gut-affects-your-joint-health How Your Gut Affects Your Joints Many people who experience different types of joint pain try to find a “fast fix” by masking the pain with drugs or topicals. These are only temporary solutions. Though it is true that some types of arthritis in joints have no cure, don’t lose hope. The origin of the problem may be in your gut.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-your-gut-health-affects-body-weight This is not a trick! Weight Loss can be a very complex and frustrating situation for the average person. This is because: · Metabolism is VERY complex and unique to each and every person · The type of calories you consume matters · The health of your GI tract matters

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=important-signs-of-a-vitamin-b-12-deficiencyrnr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=is-whole-wheat-better-than-white-well-it-depends-on-this Whole-wheat bread is better for you than white bread, right? Maybe. According to a study published today in the journal Cell Metabolism, the answer depends on the bacterial status of your gut!r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=just-doing-this-improves-major-depression I get frustrated when certain natural agents are disrespected by western medicine. This news is a prime example of something very powerful! A new trial from Deakin University has shown for the first time that improving diet quality can treat major depression.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lack-of-sun-may-be-as-bad-as-smokingSunlight helps to protect against a wide range of disabling conditions including heart attacks, strokes, asthma, obesity, and multiple sclerosis beside the effects of vitami D, and has been shown to boost libido and mood.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lasik-surgery-may-lead-to-new-eye-problems A significant percentage of people who undergo LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision may experience NEW eye problems according to a recent study. Researchers found that, three months after the participants had LASIK surgery, more than 40 percent of them reported experiencing symptoms such as seeing glare or halos around objects, that they did not experience before undergoing the surgery.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=linus-pauling-was-right-vitamin-c-really-does-thisCancer is the second leading cause of death and disease worldwide, accounting for almost 9 million deaths in 2015, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). New cases of cancer are expected to grow by around 70 percent in the next 20 years.

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This article was originally posted at Having too many bad hair days lately? Well, here are some little known reasons your hair is not up to speed. Read on for some tips and helpers! HORMONES: A few hormones affect hair health, but possibly the most important is cortisol. Cortisol is also known as the “stress” hormone. High quantities are responsible for thinning hair, hair loss, and lack of growth. Reducing stress is paramount to correcting this situation.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=low-levels-of-this-can-lead-to-heart-failure Essential groups of bacteria are found less frequently and appear to be less diverse in the gut of patients with heart failure.r

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lower-blood-pressure-naturally High blood pressure and hypertension is an issue that affects millions of people across the country. For those that have high blood pressure, the thought of taking medication for the rest of their lives can be an intimidating thought. Fortunately, there are five products that you can take that could help you to naturally reduce your blood pressure without taking medications that come with side effects. Room Temperature

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lower-your-blood-pressure-with-these-foods This Just IN! Latest research reveals that a higher intake of dietary potassium can assist in lowering blood pressure. Lower Blood Pressure with Potassium-Rich Foodsr The World Health Organization reports that more than one billion people throughout the world are living with hypertension. Hypertension is responsible for almost 50%of deaths due to heart disease and 51 percent of deaths due to stroke.

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Article originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=medical-mysteries-you-will-not-believeHere are some inexplicable medical mysteries you will NOT believe! Some of these stories prove there is much more to the human body than we know. Medical Daily once yearly publishes a list of medical mysteries. Here are some of their top stories so curl up with them on this dark, rainy night shortly before Halloween. Cheers! The strange case of a woman with a missing cerebellum:

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Allergies and sensitivities are on the rise, and for many are a huge issue. There are so many theories as to how and why people are becoming more sensitive, and there are many different ways to address them.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=natural-help-for-sciatica If you have ever experienced sciatica you know that it is absolutely excruciating. Nerve pain of any kind is extremely painful and can take months to truly settle down. The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body; it runs from each side of the lower spine through deep in the buttock into the back of the thigh and all the way down to the foot. It serves a vital role in connecting the spinal cord with the leg and foot muscles.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=new-antioxidant-may-extend-human-lifespan This just in! A new study clearly shows a therapeutic role for a new antioxidant called SkQ1 and SkQ1- new compounds in mitochondrial diseases such as aging.r

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Article originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=new-study-links-this-to-7-different-types-of-cancer A major conclusion of this little known cancer cause is based on a decade's worth of research undertaken by the World Cancer Research Fund, The International Agency for Research on Cancer, the World Health Organization, and other major respected health research groups. The take home message to all is that cancers are preventable.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-dietary-change-may-help-osteoarthritis More than 30 millio Americans suffer from osteoarthritis making it one of the most common age-related diseases. Now, a study from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) explains why the risk of osteoarthritis increases as we age and offers a potential avenue for developing new therapies to maintain healthy joints.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-natural-cure-combats-lyme-diseasernr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-simple-way-to-reduce-inflammation Feel good emotions” triggered by enjoying nature’s great wonders may lower a person’s cytokines. Look to Nature to Lower Inflammationr Grand Canyon - image from Shutterstockr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=parkinson-s-disease-may-be-linked-to-this Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where brain cells accumulate excessive amounts of a protein called alpha-synuclein and then die off. Patients lose motor function, experience tremors and shaking, and suffer other physical and mental effects. One million people in the U.S. and up to 10 million worldwide suffer from the condition. It is considered the world's second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=peanut-allergy-reversed-in-majority-of-children-in-groundbreaking-immunotherapy-trial I have seen results like these for years! Please contact us if you would like an appointment to discuss. Researchers at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia have made a breakthrough in the treatment of peanut allergies in children.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=people-with-anxiety-may-have-a-gift Anxiety isn’t often viewed as a positive thing to have. It is something that many people suffer through every day. Anxious people can come off as too sensitive. Others believe that anxious people often just overthink everything and panic about everything.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=pessimistic-it-may-be-a-result-of-this Most people assume their personality type is written in stone, but that may not be the case. Pessimism, a personality type is characterized by seeing the glass "half empty", as well as the tendency to believe in negative events or that the worst will happen. It also suggests a tendency to lack confidence in the future or even hope in the future...

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=possible-glaucoma-breakthrough New Study Suggests Glaucoma May Be An AutoImmune Disease Glaucoma, a disease that afflicts nearly 70 million people worldwide, is something of a mystery despite its prevalence. Little is known about the origins of the disease, which damages the retina and optic nerve and can lead to blindness. It is a leading cause of vision loss in older people.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=sage-advice-from-a-105-year-old-japanese-longevity-doctor Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, credited with building the foundations of Japanese medicine and helping make Japan the world leader in longevity, often practiced what he preached.r

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A brand new study reveals that the type of immune response triggered by gut bacteria depends on the health of the individual environment in the gut. What this means is that depending upon your gut environment, various pathogens entering your system will precipitate differing diseases or no disease at all. This is what I do with a large amount of my digestive clients.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=shocking-drop-of-life-expectancy-in-the-us This just in! Life expectancy has dropped in the US for the second year in a row. People in the US have worse health and are dying younger than people in other rich countries. rn(CNN)Life expectancy in the United States has dropped again following last year's decline, which marked the first downtu in more than two decades.

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This important news just in! While most people blame excessive and/or repeated physical strain for rotator cuff problems, Kurt Hegmann, M.D., M.P.H., Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and a Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine, who was the lead author of a study at the University of Utah School of Medicine has discovered otherwise.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=side-effects-of-probiotics-should-you-be-conce ed

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=social-media-hounds-may-share-this-personality-type If you are one of these folks, you are likely to use Facebook more frequently and intensely than others. New research in Heliyon reveals that these people see and treat their Facebook friends as "digital objects," and have significantly more friends than others…. It also shows that these people have a greater need to compare themselves to others on Facebook.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=special-report-how-sunscreen-may-cause-cancer Did you know that despite the invention of sunscreen, cases of skin cancers have doubled? Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., is a Califo ia-based scientist who has shown that malignant melanoma and all other skin cancers increased significantly with ubiquitous sunscreen use over a 30-year period. Sunscreens contain chemicals that are known carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC). Sun Exposure is Helpful In Moderation

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=special-report-spring-liver-detox It’s the season for spring-cleaning! For your liver, to be precise. Following is a simple plan for a two day spring liver cleanse.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=special-report-these-commons-meds-may-be-linked-to-this If you're one of the millions of Americans who takes one of a class of anti-reflux meds such as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, take heed: These drugs have been linked to higher odds of kidney trouble. The study couldn't prove cause-and-effect -- it's possible that folks who need these heartbu medicines are simply more prone to kidney disease for other reasons. But the review of data did show a link.r

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=steroid-injections-may-lead-to-more-harm-than-good Doctors and patients should be aware that if they're using steroid injections to relieve the pain associated with osteoarthritis: the shots may be doing more harm than good. In a new study published in the journal Radiology, researchers looked at 459 patients in a US hospital who had received one to three corticosteroid injections into a knee or hip.r

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=stop-colds-and-flu-in-their-track-with-this Several studies have confirmed the immune-boosting power of elderberries. In fact, studies from 2004 and 2009 demonstrated its ability to cut flu duration in half, and in many cases eliminate symptoms within 48 hours. A more recent 2016 study, shows the berry works similar miracles on colds.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-case-against-marijuanaThe Case Against Marijuana Many people in these modern times are searching for various ways to escape from reality and life’s pressures.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-dark-side-of-leds LED lights are making us blind and wreaking havoc on our endocrine systems, peer-reviewed studies show… Leading photobiologist recommends switching back to sunlight, candles and incandescent bulbsr One of the world’s top photobiologists has been trying to warn the public for years about the dangers of the government-mandated phasing out of incandescent lighting.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-health-benefits-of-this-personality-traitAs flaws go, the detriments of being a type A person are very well established in the medical literature but did anyone ever research the opposite end of the spectrum. Well today, we will discuss the health benefits of being a patient person. Something I never have been. Being patient means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-medical-cure-you-ve-never-heard-of This is a story for the archives….I am not certain what I think about it. I am not advocating anyone try it, but it may have some merit. Currently, unpasteurized milk is being seized and sellers being jailed due to conce s about foodbou e illness. This story is the other side of the coin, possibly. In 1929, Mayo Clinic’s Dr. J. R. Crewe wrote an article about the miraculous healing abilities of raw, grass-fed milk.

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Article originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-next-big-thing-in-superfoods This Just in... Newport Oregon, Oregon State researchers recently patented a new strain of seaweed that grows unbelievably fast, is full of protein and nutrients and has an unusual characteristic when cooked.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-quiet-curePeople these days are becoming more and more robot like and stressed, continual bombardment of noise may be to blame… 1. Silence relieves stress and tension. Noise pollution increases STRESS and leads to high blood pressure and heart attacks, as well as impairing hearing and overall health. Loud noises raise stress levels by activating the brain’s amygdala and causing the release of the stress hormone cortisol, according to research.r

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-right-way-to-take-blood-pressure-and-avoid-a-misdiagnosis It is estimated that 30 percent of patients diagnosed as hypertensive have normal blood pressure. This means that an awful lot of people are taking meds they don’t need. It is really important to get an accurate reading. This article will tell you how. How to Get the Most Accurate BP Reading To get the most accurate reading at your next blood pressure screening, follow these tips:

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-scary-truth-about-what-is-hurting-kids-special-report Something has gone dangerously awry. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even more troubling, the number of 13- to 18-year-olds who committed suicide jumped 31 percent.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-shocking-statin-scam-special-report Scientists are reporting that cholesterol drugs, which 15 millio Americans are prescribed, are also completely worthless. A group of international researchers published a study in the BMJ Open journal that found no link between what’s known as “bad” cholesterol and death as a result of heart disease in individuals over 60 years of age.

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Before jumping on the CBD oil bandwagon, I urge you to read this article. Currently every MLM company out there is promising benefits to consumers which FAR outweigh current research. First and of major importance, most studies currently are animal studies or human volunteer studies which have very small samples. The very vast majority of research cited are really anecdotal reports. Here is what is currently known:r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-vaccine-industry-is-in-a-panic-after-this-new-study According to the latest research published by Scripps Research Institute, the flu vaccine is worthless.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=these-two-natural-supplements-slash-heart-disease-by-50rnr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=think-your-dna-is-written-in-stone-well-think-again If you are one of my clients you are probably tired of hearing me extol the virtues of these two practices. As the evidence for positive effects on so many physical and psychological difficulties accumulate, I am tempted to believe that there is nothing they can't do...Here's more proof! Meditation and yoga are not only relaxing; they can also 'reverse' molecular reactions in DNA which trigger ill-health and depression.

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This just in...New research suggests that a common, inexpensive and safe chemical could slow the aging of human skin. The researchers found evidence that the chemical -- an antioxidant called methylene blue -- could slow or reverse several well-known signs of aging when tested in cultured human skin cells and simulated skin tissue

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-common-vitamin-may-remedy-sleep-disordersrnr

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-country-is-anti-vaccine-and-has-the-lowest-infant-mortality-rate-and-highest-life-expectancy Did you know that there is a country with the lowest infant mortality rate, highest life expectancies, that has banned several vaccines mandatory in the United States? I didn’t either…Read on for the important facts… Japan has the lowest infant mortality rate following their ban on mandatory vaccinations, and they urge other countries to follow this firm stance

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-enzyme-halts-growth-of-harmful-gut-bacteria Pineapples Halt Harmful Gut Bacteria

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-herb-weeds-out-cancer-cells Those yellow flowers on your lawn are more than just pesky weeds. Dandelion has been considered a valuable food and medicine in both Eastern and Western culture for thousands of years and is now being studied for its cancer fighting abilities. The use of the dandelion plant in both Greek and Chinese medicine predates written records. Traditional healers use it to cleanse the liver, flush toxins from the kidneys and purify the blood.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-herb-cures-cancer-hepatitis-kidneys-stomach-and-more Dandelion root has been used as an herbal food therapy since ancient times. It is able to treat allergies, lower cholesterol levels, to improve bile production, and detoxify the liver. Also, it has diuretic properties and if good for pregnant women and for those with menopausal symptoms.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-is-killing-senior-citizens-according-to-a-new-study The journal of the American Medical Association published in November has found that THIS, taken by 60% of people over 65-years-old, may be killing a significant number of senior citizens. Sharyl Attkisson, a former investigative jou alist for CBS, reported the study shows there is no improvement in mortality rates among senior citizens who get flu shots, and may actually contribute to increased ill-health and death.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-liver-disease-is-not-diagnosed-until-it-s-too-late-here-are-the-wa ing-signs This Liver Disease Isn't Visible During Tests Until It’s Too Late But These 7 Signs Are! The liver is a powerhouse of bodily activity. While the liver’s main job is to filter blood coming from the digestive tract, the liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. The liver also produces proteins necessary for blood clotting.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-may-lead-to-allergy-flareups Chronic Stress Linked to Allergy FlareUP!

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-may-work-even-better-than-traditional-medicine Stress is one of the main sources of mental and physical wear and tear. Unfortunately, it is often considered an inevitable part of many people’s daily lives. If you realize that stress makes you feel tense, worried or anxious, meditation is a great way to restore calm and inner peace. Through meditation, you can take charge of your own emotions.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-noise-may-lead-to-better-sleep Gentle sound stimulation synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhances deep sleep in older adults and improves their ability to recall words. Pink Noise Improves Sleep and Memoryr

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-popular-beverage-now-to-carry-a-wa ing-label Worldwide, coffee is among the most popular of beverages, enjoyed by millions. It is estimated that 3.4 billion pounds are consumed each year within the USA alone. Coffee is one of the best studied beverage to offer some health effects. But how much is too much, does it carry risk of contributing to things such as cancer, and what is behind this new proposed warning label for coffee?

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-popular-drug-linked-to-b-12-deficiency-and-anemia"We have essentially confirmed what many smaller studies have suggested," says Jill Crandall, MD, professor of clinical medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Bronx, who led the new study. "There is a small but significant risk of developing Vitamin B12 deficiency when people take metformin."

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-supplement-repairs-and-rejuvenates-muscle-in-older-adults While these supplements are typically stereotyped as bodybuilding fuel exclusively used by gym participants, McMaster University researchers have determined that those who take them on a regular basis in combination with other ingredients in the form of a drinkable formula significantly improve their physical strength. This is particularly true for elderly individuals.r

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=true-benefits-of-collagen-revealed You’ve heard it from health experts, beauty gurus, and possibly even your social media friends. Collagen is the latest buzzword on every one’s lips, and it can now be found in just about everything — from creams and cosmetics, to powders and pills. And the truth is, this may be one instance where the hype is actually factual.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=us-water-systems-contaminated-with-this Drinking water for 15 millio Americans in 27 states is contaminated with a toxic chemical that was used to make nonstick cookware, according to a new report released Thursday.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=vaginal-suppositories-and-their-history-in-treating-hpv-cervical-dysplasia LOCAL TREATMENT (VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES)- APPLIED TO THE CERVIX IN CERVICAL DYSPLASIA AND CERVICAL CANCERS:

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=vitamin-d-research-may-have-some-conflict-of-interest-behind-it

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=want-to-save-the-planet-a-simple-solution LUND, Sweden — Recent research has established the four best ways to completely minimize your own greenhouse gas emissions and keep the planet healthy. The most significant tactic? Keep reading.... Researchers from Lund University and the University of British Columbia studied 39 peer-reviewed research articles and government reports in order to identify the most efficient ways to help the planet.

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A brand new study finds that even if this device is turned off, your cognitive capacity is significantly decreased just by having it nearby. This research study, conducted at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business has determined one's cognitive capacity is drastically diminished when his smartphone is in reach. It does not matter if the phone is in the on or off position. Cognitive capacity declines if the phone is at arm's length even if the device doesn't function. About the Studyr

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-parkinson-s-als-and-ms-have-in-common As we have observed for several years, now researchers are catching up! Scientists are quickly discovering that gut microbiomes may hold the key to a vast amount of health issues including Parkinson's, ALS, MS and even Autism.

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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-the-american-diet-does-to-beneficial-gut-bacteria A study published this week in the journal Cell follows multi-generation immigrants from Southeast Asia to the United States. As they moved, their gut microbes responded. Once in the United States, the immigrants' gut diversity dropped to resemble the less-varied microbiomes in European Americans. At the same time, obesity rates spiked.

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Did you know that pet’s illnesses often mirror that of their owners? Sometimes they provide a warning in advance of what is to come. I noticed long ago that friends would get pets that would have similar disorders and later on they would present with the same conditions almost as if the pet was a mirror to their internal organs. Often, after losing pets, they adopt another pet with the exact same health disorders.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-your-urine-says-about-your-health Typically, I am working more with people's stool than urine. However, urine is an extremely important indicator of many health problems. Here are some things to think about when you next have to urinate. Color:

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This article was originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-s-better-for-you-is-also-better-for-the-environment-9-things-you-can-do-about-climate-change Author, Jeff McMahon recently published this topic in Forbes. I agree with his assessment! I also agree with his findings:

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A recent study may explain why people who do not have Celiac disease or wheat allergy nevertheless experience a variety of gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms after ingesting wheat and related grain cereals. The findings suggest that these individuals have a weakened intestinal barrier, AKA, leaky gut, which leads to a body-wide inflammatory immune response. Conclusions from this study, which was led by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), were reported in the journal Gut.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=why-most-probiotics-don-t-work The majority of people aren't aware of this but most probiotics do not work. In fact, in several recent studies, over 90% of store brands were found to be ineffective...even professional brands often do not pass rigorous testing here's why: The "Acid Test"!

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Outdoors that is! According to the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA)-93% of our time is spent indoors. This is really not optimal because s being outdoors is the easiest way to improve our overall health and wellbeing.

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Chinese Medicine’s greatest diagnostic tool is observation, particularly that of the tongue and pulses, to understand what is taking place inside of the body. It is the intention of harmonizing the energy and blood of the body that creates health. Deficiency of energy or blood can cause a break ...

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Chinese Medicine is simple; it began with observing nature and then taking these observations and applying them to the human body. This began with the concept of yin and yang. Anything in relation to anything else could either be described as being yin or yang: light or heavy, dark or light, ...

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Spring--what could be the happiest season of the year is for some of us the one in which we feel most miserable. Everything is in bloom exploding with colors, aromas, life. Little flowers everywhere, even the sides of the freeways are covered with them. But when you suffer from seasonal ...

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It seems to me everywhere that I turn there is something telling me what clothes to buy, foods to eat, and medications to ask my doctor about. There is pressure to provide for my family, climb the corporate ladder, be the right size; the list could go on and on. In ancient China, doctors were ...

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Americans are in trouble. Obesity rates continue to skyrocket, and with rising obesity comes increasing reports of diabetes and hypertension among adults and, more frighteningly, children. We are constantly bombarded by advertisements pressuring us to try the latest high blood pressure medication – on billboards, in magazines, and on television. These padded ad budgets and pharmaceutical products are flourishing for a reason. America has a high blood pressure problem.

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Glaucoma is a common eye disease that occurs in more than sixty million people worldwide. People with glaucoma experience pathological changes which include the loss of retinal ganglion cells at a much faster rate than the normal aging process and optic nerve atrophy. There are two types of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma.

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Histamine can dilate blood vessels to bring more blood flow and white blood cells to local areas, which causes rashes, redness, heat, and pain. This process can help the body clear up damaged tissues or can lead to chronic inflammation or allergies if too much histamine is released for too long. An allergy is an abnormal, acquired sensitivity to certain substances including pollen, drugs, and numerous environmental triggers.

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A patient I will call Cindy grew up in Boston and came to my clinic for acupuncture treatments due to breathing difficulties and low blood oxygen levels. She had been an incredibly active and restless lady throughout her life, unable to sit still and constantly moving around energetically. As a teacher in Boston, she loves to use her knowledge and encourage kids to become passionate and creative people. She also takes good care of her family.

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Ms. Allen had tinnitus for more than 10 years. She did not have hearing loss, but the ringing (especially in her right ear) was so annoying that she periodically could not fall asleep, which only made her tinnitus worse. She initially came to get acupuncture for left elbow, which she injured after banging into a wall at her office. As she had been playing tennis for over 30 years, she had developed very mild tendonitis on the right side, but her left elbow completely prevented her from playing any intense tennis.

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Yes, folks, here's yet another article on swine flu! What can I say? This is still the most asked about topic on my website, holistichealthchicago.com. It's no wonder, with all the hype about it. It seems like you can't turn the tv on without immediately getting scared of catching this supposedly deadly flu. I urge you to question what you watch on tv or read in the newspapers and do a little research. Here's a tip, a famous one: follow the money! I'm reprinting here a question and answer from my website: Dear Dr. Partha,

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How important a health problem is excessive weight gain in America? It is so important that First Lady Michelle Obama has made it her number one goal to end childhood obesity in one generation. One third of all American children and adolescents are obese. One third of all American adults are also obese, weighing 25% more than their ideal weight, while two thirds are overweight. It is clear that excessive weight gain has become America’s new epidemic.

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I wanted to share one of my patient’s stories with you to illustrate the potential of 5 Element Acupuncture in healing the mind and spirit after mental and physical trauma. I asked “Kathy” if I could use her story because it illustrates almost the complete array of both the illnesses of the spirit, and recovery in all realms. 5 Element acupuncture excels at treating shock, and all other forms of emotional health and illness. Many people know acupuncture by what is most commonly practiced in our country, “TCM” (Traditional Chinese Medicine).

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Depression is an illness involving the mind and the body and that because it affects how one feels, thinks, and behaves, depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems such as sadness, irritability or frustration, reduced sexual drive, insomnia or excessive sleeping, changes in appetite, agitation or restlessness, slowed thinking, indecisiveness, distractibility, fatigue, and loss of energy. So many symptoms for a single illness.

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CB’s husband spoke to me with desperation in his voice.

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There is increasing evidence that endorphin can enhance our immune function. After surgery and radiation therapy, the immune function is generally suppressed, and infection can lead to complicated medical problems. Using acupuncture can help strengthen the immune function to prevent the infection and chronic inflammation. Research has shown that acupuncture can increase the plasma antibody concentration and the interleuki II level. In animal models, electric acupuncture enhances or restores the natural killer cell activity suppressed by a lesion of the front part of the hypothalamic area.r

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The hypothalamus contains several groups of nerve cells, which have the ability to impact emotions, regulate body temperature, and control thirst, the feeling of fullness and salt cravings (when sodium levels are too high within the body, the hypothalamus sends a signal to drink fluids). Body weight is controlled by the hypothalamus through modifying our metabolism. The activities of the hypothalamus are influenced by stress, light, steroids, insulin, pleasant food smells, and invading microorganisms.

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We’ve all heard the figurative term that something is a pain in the neck, but the reality of neck pain can cause sleepless nights, limited range of motion, and make your life miserable in general. There are a number of causes of neck pain, including trauma, turning and reaching at the same time, drafts, and bad ergonomics. The most common cause of neck pain, however, is stress. Most people who are under a lot of stress will tell you that they carry that stress in their neck.

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Hormones and the autonomic nervous system have to be balanced in order to initiate and maintain sleep. Many studies have shown that acupuncture treatments can help maintain the balance of biological chemicals in the central nervous system and promote the recovery of homeostasis. 1. Acupuncture can help your body produce more melatonin:r

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There was an article in my local paper last week about the relationship between stress and weight gain. The gist of the article was that during the current economic crisis many people who are stressed about their financial situation turn to food as a way to cope. Medical experts know that stress and other strong negative emotions have an impact on your body’s hormonal balance, specifically the balance of adrenaline, cortisol, and insulin.

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Are you the kind of person who can bump a corner of the coffee table and know that you’ll have a whopper of a bruise tomorrow? Are you afraid of your neighbor’s dog jumping on you because you’ll have to marks to show for it? Do you frequently sport some big bruises and don’t know where they came from? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then you’re an easy bruiser. Bruising at the drop of a hat is the result of fragile blood vessels, and can come from a number of underlying causes.

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You’ve got what feels like a three-alarm fire under your ribcage or at the top of your chest. Maybe you just overindulged in a gourmet meal or knocked down a chili dog with the works. You belch; maybe drink a little water, but the fire burns on. That after-dinner hell you’re experiencing is most likely heartburn. What causes heartbu is actually a muscle in your lower esophagus falling down on the job. That muscle, your esophageal sphincter, usually opens to let food you’ve eaten pass to your stomach, then closes to prevent food and stomach acid from flowing back upward.

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A Mom’s Story “By the time my son turned 4 years old, he had been in and out of the emergency room at least 2 times per month. His asthma’s getting worse.” These were the words of a mom whose 4-year-old son was born asthmatic. “I can’t event let him go outside and play with the other kids for fear of anther attack.” For this mom, going to work was becoming impossible because of the severity of her son’s asthma. She was losing sleep and her marriage was stressed. Twenty-four hours a day she worried.

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Tired of your belly bulge? Frustrated with all the failed diets? New discovery links the US Food Supply to our Weight Gain! There is a new epidemic. Growing numbers of “healthy” people are complaining of unexplained weight gain, belly fat, hormone problems, lack of energy, chronic pain, insomnia, digestion problems, allergies, low immune function, fibromyalgia, arthritis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, bone loss, hair loss, low libido, as well as an array of other symptoms.

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In the last article, I talked about how my health improved using Oriental Medicine. What I didn’t reveal was the fact that I actually gained weight at first. During my initial course of treatment, the weight gain stopped, but soon it started to go back up again. This is because my behavior wasn’t in alignment with what my body required. In other words, I still ate bad food at times, and boy, do I love food! All kinds; sweets, starches, breads, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Polish, you name it, I’ll eat it. This ended up getting me into a lot of trouble. I started to get fat!

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Statistics show that the weight problem in America is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) more than one-third of U.S. adults were obese and more than two-thirds were overweight in 2005-2006. With all the diets currently available and the rate at which people are trying them, you’d think that we’d be the most svelte people on the planet. But alas, we are not. In fact the problem is getting worse. Diets don’t work. We are getting fatter and fatter, and it’s happening younger and younger.

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You’ve heard the old adage that beauty is only skin deep. The real beauty of glowing good health, however, goes much deeper than the surface of your skin and far beyond the colors or lotions you apply to your face or injections or surgery to battle the signs of aging The products you put on ...

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Everyone wants to be in the best best health possible. Sleeping well, having lots of energy and living a pain-free life are attainable goals for most of us. Unfortunately, there is so much confusing information available as to how we can be our healthiest, that it's hard to know where to ...

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Every women's experience of menopause is different, based on her genetics, physical and psychological makeup and overall health. Her views of aging and menopause, and those of the people around her, will also shape the experience. Over the past 50 years, with the availability of hormone ...

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Dave is one of the healthiest guys I know. He eats well, runs regularly, and takes good care of himself in general. However, over the last three years, Dave has thrown out his back four or five times. Each time, he is crippled with pain that keeps him on the couch gulping pain killers like ...

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It seems like there’s no escape. Every time you pick up a newspaper or listen to the evening news, what you hear about is the dismal economy, jobs being lost, and trillion dollar deficits. One of the most pressing problems for our nation as a whole is the high cost of medical care. The ...

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More and more Americans are expected to live into their 70’s and beyond. With an increased life expectancy and great improvements in health, many women and some men have turned their attention to looking as young as they feel. Billions of dollars are spent annually in the United States ...

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Having difficulties focusing, remembering tasks or organizing your thoughts? Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help optimize your brain power through a treatment approach that incorporates different modalities, including nutritional support.

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Choosing an acupuncturist can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had acupuncture before. It’s important to ask some questions before you book an appointment for acupuncture treatment to make sure you’re getting the right practitioner for you and your particular needs. ...

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The amount of stress and life pressures that we experience in the world today is beyond what any of our ancestors could have imagined. It is no wonder that we carry many burdens and unhealthy strategies in order to get through life. And at their extreme, they leave us lifeless and exhausted. ...

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Chronic pain is experienced by millions of people worldwide, greatly diminishing their quality of life. When people do a quick search for Acupuncture near me, all they look for is the possibility of safe, drug-free ways to treat chronic back and neck pain. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, involves inserting thin needles at specific points in the body to reduce the inflammation and improve the blood and lymph circulation. Acupuncture is thought to modulate pain through several mechanisms:

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The fundamental principle of acupuncture revolves around the idea that a harmonious flow of vital energy, known as "qi," sustains overall health. When disruptions occur in this energy flow, it is believed to lead to imbalances in the body's systems, potentially affecting reproductive health as well. Acupuncture involves the precise insertion of thin needles into specific points along the body's meridians, with the aim of restoring equilibrium and promoting the body's natural healing mechanisms.

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In the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Chinese Acupuncture stands as a beacon for those seeking the healing benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. Specializing in acupuncture and herbal medicine, our clinic offers a personalized approach to different health conditions such as allergies, infertility, ED, dry eye, glaucoma, and back pain, focusing on your health needs and wellness goals. The Benefits of Acupuncture

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Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is the most common cause of missing work. Fortunately, there are treatment options to relieve back pain and bring back your healthy life. If you do not want to take medication to numb your nervous system and try to get to the root cause of back pain, acupuncture is a safe and natural treatment choice that has shown great results in improving and preventing back pain. Back Pain: Symptoms

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Infertility brings many challenges to couples; there can be emotional and social impacts. And you are not alone; infertility is a fairly common condition. It may result from an issue with either of the partners or a combination of factors that prevent pregnancy. Fortunately, the chances of pregnancy can be significantly improved by many safe and effective therapies. During the pandemic, many infertility centres in Boston was shut down. Do you know Acupuncture can help you conceive naturally by improving your ovarian and uterus function without any hormone injection?

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Mary was born in Boca Raton and attended Boca Raton High School, where she participated in many social activities and helped female professionals gain workplace rights. After graduating, she worked at the Delray Beach Hospital for many years. After reaching fifty years of age, she switched to a primarily vegetarian diet: she mostly consumed fish, tofu, beans, while having chicken once or twice a week. However, she loved eating spicy food and nuts. She had been very healthy until she hit menopause, when she developed inflammation in the eyes, intestinal membranes, and feet.

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Peyronie's disease is a condition where fibrous scar tissue gets developed on the penis and makes it curved or shorten. It may cause pain in some cases and prevent men from having sex comfortably. However, it is a non-cancerous condition that does not cause any harm to the rest of the body and does not affect fertility. Read on to understand how acupuncture can help Peyronie’s disease. Symptoms of Peyronie's Disease

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What is Sleep Apnea?

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles that control jaw movement, which are often simply called TMJ. TMJ occurs when the lower jaw joints are inflamed or out of alignment, leading pain in the joint as well as in the surrounding muscles. These joints join the jawbone to the skull and if there is any inflammation it becomes difficult to chew. The most common symptoms are clicking and locking of the joint.

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Dry eye syndrome has become more common with the increasing use of electronics and diet changes. Eye drops are a common solution for the dry eye, but artificial tears are not always effective and do not treat the root cause of dry eye: poor eye circulation and the dysfunction of the tear glands and tear film.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly found among children. This psychiatric disorder features inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This mental disorder hampers concentration capacity and creates difficulty in controlling behavior. The symptoms of ADHD appear in the first 12 years for a child. This problem impacts the performance of the child in school and in everyday life. Abnormal connections among brain cells cause ADHD. Children with ADHD face many challenges at home, school, and among friends. The brain function is different in children with ADHD.

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Our Autonomic nervous system consists of 2 branches: (1) The Sympathetic Branch, also known as the “Fight or Flight” system that allows you to react fast under stress and is more yang in nature. (2) The Parasympathetic Branch, also known as the “Rest and Digest” system, that relaxes the intestinal sphincters, slow down heartbeats, and allows you to sleep deeper, and is more yin in nature.

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Mr. Lin came to Boston for his post doctoral study when he was 30 years old. He had been busy with his study and really enjoyed his coffee and soda because those drinks are cheap and convenient. After Mr. Liu finished his post-doctoral training at Boston College, he found a job in a biotech company in Weston as a research scientist. He had such passion for his research project that he did not have time to cook or buy healthy food. When Mr. Lin turned into 40 years old, he noticed that his sleep pattern had changed. He had to get up 2 to 3 times at night to go to the bathroom. Mr.

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Characterized by irregular and rapid heart rate, shortness of breath and weakness; atrial fibrillation is a serious medical condition that requires treatment. It can increase the risk of heart failure, stroke and other complications related to the heart. Evidence-based research found on www.hindawi.com/jou als has gathered evidence that yoga, diet and the use of Acupuncture for Atrial Fibrillation are vital in treating and altering a patient’s electrical system. Symptoms and Types

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Wouldn’t it be great to look and feel better every day? To feel younger and less stressed? Now, without surgery there is a natural, age old remedy to wrinkles- Chinese Acupuncture. Skin Aging can be manipulated with two hormones, Cortisol, and Growth Hormone (GH). Cortisol, the stress hormone, accelerates the aging process, and is the culprit behind belly fat and wrinkles. The second hormone, Growth Hormone (GH), is known as the ‘Fountain Of Youth”, and slows the aging process.

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Allergies refer to the response of your immune system to a foreign substance, like pollen, bee venom, or any food item. Here are a few facts about allergies and the benefits of acupuncture in treating allergies. Allergies: Symptoms

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Have you been suffering from hip pain due to some injury that you have had in the past or due to age-related osteoarthritis or bursitis? Maybe you have tried different types of treatment over the course of time with no substantial improvement. There might be one other option for you to consider. This method has been used extensively by the Chinese and is known as Acupuncture. Read on to discover how acupuncture can aid hip pain relief. What causes hip pain?

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If you are noticing red, white, thick and/or silver patches on your skin or if you are experiencing skin inflammation or flaking, you are probably suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a rapidly growing problem around the world—especially in the United States, where it affects the lives of several million in the nation. This disease generally occurs due to an overactive immune system, which causes the skin to generate new cells at a noticeably higher speed than usual. This results in the scaling, discoloration, and thickening of the skin. Treatments for Psoriasis

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Dry eyes result when tears are insufficient, which prevents the eyes from getting proper lubrication. It can be a result of either having less tears or low-quality tears. Tears are composed of fatty oils and water. They prevent the eye from getting infected and keep the surface clean and smooth. Those suffering from dry eyes may have symptoms such as eye redness, blurred vision, scratchy feeling in the eyes, sensitivity to light, stinging, watery eyes, or eye fatigue.

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Some foreign substances can cause certain immune responses in your body, called allergies. Typically, those foreign substances would be harmless to most people. These substances, known as allergens, may include pollen, pet dander or certain foods. Read on to know more about allergens and how the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine can be useful in such situations. Symptoms of Allergies

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Most young people will have a desire to conceive a child at some point in their life. Pregnancy and carrying a child to term are actually complicated processes, as many factors can go wrong that can lead to infertility. Infertility often leads to a crisis, with social and cultural consequences. Traditional Chinese medicine offers certain solutions to treat infertility. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most IUI and IVF centers are closed to protect young couples.

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Excess body weight can lead to a host of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases to name a few. A majority of overweight individuals fail in their attempt to lose weight due to various reasons. Many people are moving away from modern solutions to natural remedies such as acupuncture for weight loss. Here’s how acupuncture can lead to weight loss and associated health benefits. What’s involved in Acupuncture?

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Acupuncture is a great alte ative to consider in reducing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and improving the range of motion, in your knee, shoulder, hip, and other joints, especially after your surgery. Acupuncture can reduce the swelling quickly and reduce the scar tissue in the near future.

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There are 3 main types of human estrogen: estrone, estriol, and estradiol . They occur at a ratio of 15:15:70, according to Dr. Michael Lam, a famous physician specializing in nutritional and anti-aging medicine. Estradiol has the strongest effect on stimulating tissue growth. Estrone is the second strongest; and the weakest is estriol, which has an anti-carcinogenic effect. Birth control pill have an estrogen ratio of 75:15:10. In this artificial combination, estrone has been increased from 15% to 75%, while estriol, the weakest and the best estrogen has been reduced from 70% to 10%.

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Menopause, the natural state of reduced estrogen and progesterone in females, can bring about many unexpected changes. Many women may experience anxiety, and depression since lowered estrogen has been related to low seratonin, the feel good hormone in the brain. A higher estrogen to progesterone ratio leads to irritability and agitation even though estrogen is decreasing; the progesterone declines much faster, creating the condition called estrogen dominance.

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A viral infection is caused by microbes called viruses. They can cause mild, moderate and severe diseases. Some may be acute in nature. In case you get a virus, you may not always get sick from it as your immune system will fight it off. Read on to find out how acupuncture and herbs can boost the immune function to fight virus infection.

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According to the old Chinese tradition, the human body comprises two complementary elements, known as “yin” and “yang” that act as the parts of the life force, called as “qi”. These two elements complement and balance the life force. However, the imbalance of the forces causes illness in humans. This is where the Chinese medicine recognizes “acupuncture” as a treatment to this elemental imbalance. What is High Prolactin?

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a male cannot hold an erection for sexual intercourse. It affects almost 52% of the male population of the ages between 40 and 70. This inability to achieve or maintain the erection can be caused by any of several medical, physical, psychological or emotional problems. Erectile dysfunction is a serious health problem leading to a reduced quality of life. While looking for a proper medical aid, a comprehensive evaluation of ED is required.

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What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the heartbeat becomes irregular — increasing the risk of stroke and heart diseases. Irregular heartbeat — also known as arrhythmia — occurs when the electrical signals of the heart are not working properly. Arrhythmia can be harmless in many cases, but if an abnormality occurs and results in weakness or damaged hearts, arrhythmia can lead to severe and sometimes fatal problems. Atrial fibrillation can increase the risk of stroke or other heart-related complications.

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Back pain is one of the common chronic diseases affecting people of any age, due to several different reasons. Nearly 8 out of 10 people seek medical treatment for back pain at some point in their life. The human back is composed of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, disks, tendons, and bones that support the functionality of the body and enable the body to move without any strain. If any such structure of the body gets damaged, you will suffer from back pain.

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Understanding Neuropathy Neuropathy or peripheral Neuropathy cites an issue in the human body’s peripheral nervous system, which is the secondary nervous system in the human body. The peripheral nervous system includes the entire network of nerves outside the spinal cord and the brain.

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Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland, which occurs in 40% of men in their fifties and 90% in men in their eighties. Most men with BPH show the following symptoms: frequent and urgent urination, especially at night, slow urine flow, difficulty to empty bladder, and urine dribbling. However, not every man with BPH has the above symptoms; instead, the inflammation and balance of the nervous system plays an important role in how bad the urination problems can be.

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Larry is a 42-year-old businessman with two healthy children and a very stable and lucrative job in a finance company. When he was studying in Harvard Business School in Boston, he attended many drinking parties to connect with alumni so that he could find a job right after he graduated. The business school parties always included alcohol. He was fortunate not to have any problems until he reached 35 years old. At that time, he started having pressure and a burning sensation in his lower abdominal area. Even sitting could aggravate his discomfort. His lower back also started bothering him.

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Macular degeneration is an eye disease that is caused by deterioration of the macula or central portion of the retina. The macula is responsible for our central vision, for recording images, and sending them to the brain through the optic nerve. The macula helps us to remember faces, read a book, and see the wonderful world that we live in. Advancement of the disease leads to a total loss of central vision with only blurred vision and intact peripheral vision left.

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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can begin in any of the lower heart chambers or ventricles and disrupt the regular rhythm of the heart. This disruption causes the patient to feel a fluttering sensation in the heart or a pounding heart which is the result of skipped beats. PVCs are not uncommon and are also known as ventricular extra systoles or premature beats. If PVCs occur occasionally, they are not really conce ing, and no treatment is needed. Most people are unaware of the presence of PVCs, especially if they lead busy and active lives.

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Raynaud's disease affects some parts of your body; for example, it causes your fingers and toes to feel cold and numb in reaction to cold temperatures or strain. Women are more prone than men to have Raynaud's disease, also termed as Raynaud's syndrome or phenomenon. It seems to be more frequent in people who reside in colder climatic conditions. What are the causes of Raynaud's?

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By Li Zheng and David Israel An Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Irritation or inflammation of a tendon can cause pain, tende ess around the joint of the affected tendons and may lead to impair function; this is often referred to as tendonitis or tendinopathy. Tendonitis can occur in any of your tendons; the most common joints are the wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and heels. Acupuncture is known to reduce the time required for the healing of tendonitis. Peruse on to find out some useful facts on acupuncture and tendonitis. Structure of Tendons

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In this electronic world, acupuncture for high blood pressure offers a distinct perspective. A healthy body is our natural state, and any illness or health problem is caused by an imbalance in the body. Acupuncture aims to restore balance to each patient in order to achieve wellness. If left untreated, high blood pressure can be fatal; however, a more optimistic perspective is that high blood pressure is a warning sign that something in a person's lifestyle needs to change. What is High Blood Pressure and the Reason Behind it?

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Erectile Dysfunction or ED is a kind of sexual dysfunction that is characterized by a person’s inability to develop or keep his penis erect for enough time during sexual activity. This may sabotage your joy and greatly affect your marital relationship. Some of the common causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) are: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, low testosterone, neurological problems, and side the effects of drugs such as high blood pressure medications, anti-depression medication and sleeping pills.

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By Li Zheng and Janice Yelland Symptoms of Clinical Depression

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An autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, is a disorder that has a wide-ranging effect on the body. People suffering from Hashimoto’s experience a range of problems: weight gain, fatigue, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunction, macular degeneration joint and muscle pain. What is Hashimoto Thyroiditis and how does it affect the body? Hashimoto’s (named after its Japanese discoverer) is a disease in which a person’s immune system attacks its own thyroid gland – if left untreated it can lead to complete destruction of the thyroid gland.

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By Li Zheng and Steven Zhou Glaucoma is a vision-impairing condition that can cause blindness. It does so by damaging the optic nerve, which connects the eyes to the brain and allows us to receive visual information that is then processed and interpreted. Damage to the optic nerve is caused by high fluid pressure inside the eye and is known as intraocular pressure. These high pressure levels are caused by improper production or drainage of fluid inside our eyes, called the aqueous humor. However, what causes glaucoma?

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The term acupuncture must have tickled your mind often. This traditional Chinese form of medication involves inserting needles within the human body. It relieves people from neck and back pain and can treat various ailments. Although it originated in China 5000 years ago, this therapy is now popular across the globe. An experienced and efficient acupuncturist has the capability of treating many serious diseases.

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When men reach 60 years old, their testosterone will gradually drop even if they are relatively healthy. Their sexual behavior should not be the same as when they were in their twenties. Having sex twice a week with a partner will maintain men’s testosterone level and help them reduce their daily stress if they also maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Constantly changing partners is not a healthy way to optimize the testosterone level.

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Human health is constantly riddled with various diseases and infirmities. This deviation from normal health makes a person physically, mentally and socially unproductive, perhaps non-interactive. Modern medicine is very effective in treating acute diseases, but long term usage of medication can bring other problems. Acupuncture can help people to repair their body so that they can take a lower dosage of medication with less side effects. Understanding acupuncture

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The extensive and versatile mobility of the shoulder joint comes with a high risk of injuries and other issues that may cause pain. Shoulder pain can disrupt your ability to do daily activities. The traditional Chinese medicine suggests using acupuncture to relieve the pain. Here are a few facts on the effects of acupuncture and shoulder pain. Structure of Shoulder Joint

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Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. Its main focus is to correct any existing imbalances of energy flow also known as 'Chi'. In order to achieve proper balance and functioning of the body, acupuncturists make use of very thin and fine stainless steel needles to stimulate certain points known as acupuncture points just below the surface of the skin. Acupuncture has been used by acupuncturist all over the world for many centuries and has proven to cure many ailments such as neuropathy, diabetes, and back pain.

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Depression is a serious mental health problem with symptoms such as low mood, fatigue, weight change, disturbed sleep, and inability to enjoy daily life despite having money and a loving family. It can significantly interfere with the quality of life and even lead to suicidal thoughts. Conventional Western medicine focuses on symptom treatment without getting to the root of the problem, and the medications prescribed also come with several side effects, such as severe mood swings, insomnia, weight gain and migraines.

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The word acupuncture comes from the Latin acus, meaning needle, and punctura or to puncture. This alte ative form of medicine, which is a very important part of Chinese medicine, uses fine needles inserted at specific points in the body to relieve pain. Pressure, electric pulses or heat is applied through these needles. Acupuncture in Ft. Lauderdale is used alone or in conjunction with other methods of treatment. It is most commonly employed to relieve musculoskeletal problems like knee pain, back pain, and shoulder pain.

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Can acupuncture for tendonitis really work? Tendonitis relates to acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon, which is an elastic tissue that connects the muscles to the bone. This inflammation can occur in any part of the body and is the body’s protective response against cell injuries or tissue damage. This is the way it tries to repair any rupture or tear in the tissue which could also result in pain, redness, swelling and sometimes a loss of function in that particular body part. Chronic Pain and its Possible Causes

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Low back pain can be quite debilitating, making it difficult for a person to stand or walk. There could be soreness and muscle spasms that prevent people from leading normal lives. Back pain could also be due to poor posture or inherent medical conditions like herniated disc or degeneration. People resort to medications and go to physical therapists to alleviate this condition. When everything else fails, they may even resort to surgery. People also go for alte ative modes of Back Pain Treatment like acupuncture because it has been proven to be quite effective for chronic back pain.

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Acupuncture that is practiced in Palm Beach is an ancient Chinese alte ative medicine form that has been in use for as many as 2000 years ago to treat pain and other ailments. There are many schools of acupuncture that have been finely tuned by practitioners the world over, however, TCM or traditional Chinese medicine is the most basic form. The Japanese method of acupuncture uses the basic TCM technique but with thinner needles and lesser points and stimulation to create the most effect. They also use the abdomen as the diagnostic tool.

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Acupuncture therapy, which is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine, was introduced in the United States in the late 1970’s, and has slowly but surely become one of the best forms of alte ative therapies available. Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic was founded by Dr. Li Zheng and Dr. Changhong Zhou, qualified acupuncturists and herbalists with over 26 years of experience in traditional Chinese medicine. Conventional Medicines

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Diabetes has become more common in the last twenty years. Processed foods are loaded with fructose, which is absorbed much faster than fructose in fruits. Women with type II diabetes or glucose intolerance tend to develop Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The common symptoms of PCOS are: high levels of testosterone, obesity, insulin resistance, (the insulin receptor is not as sensitive as it should be due to high sugar intake), chronic anovulation (not ovulating regularly), high blood level of insulin, high level of bad cholesterol and low level of good cholesterol.

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People prefer to use medications that do not have many side effects. Herbal medicines and alte ative medicine barely have any, which is why these forms of medical treatments are making a comeback and more people are opting for them in many parts of the world. Acupuncture is one such form of medicine that people are choosing to treat various kinds of chronic conditions. Acupuncture is beneficial for a wide breadth of conditions like cancer, heart problems, fertility problems, macular degeneration, allergies, digestive issues and much more.

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Acupuncture is an alte ative medical system wherein stainless needles are inserted into specific locations in the body to stimulate those points. Stimulation helps to correct the imbalances in the body responsible for the onset of the disease process. Likewise, in this medical system, also called Traditional Chinese Medicine, the smooth flow of energy called Qi along the meridians or channels in the body is responsible for good health. If there is a disruption in any way that causes an imbalance, there will be a deterioration in health.

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If you have never heard of acupuncture and how it can help with your glaucoma, you are in for a surprise. Acupuncture can provide a lot of relief when it comes to this particular eye disorder. In fact, clinics for acupuncture at Delray Beach such as the Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic have treatment regimes for this disorder that provide real relief from glaucoma symptoms. What is Glaucoma?

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Clinical depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Symptoms include: sad, anxious or empty mood, feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, irritability, loss of interest/pleasure in activities, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, decreased memory, insomnia, restlessness, loss of appetite, and suicide.

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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy wherein very thin needles are placed at certain points of the body so as to heal the body and regulate the blood flow. There are 12 prime meridians in the body and more than 400 acupuncture points on the regular meridians. The ultra-thin needles are placed on these acu-points to promote free flow of blood and Qi (universal life energy) throughout the body to create healing and balance within the mind, body, and soul.

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If you live in Palm Beach County, you should check out the popular acupuncture clinic in Boca Raton. The clinic is run by Drs. Li Zheng and Changhong Zhou, licensed acupuncturists and herbalists. Both doctors studied Chinese Medicine at the prominent Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and have each practiced acupuncture for over 25 years. So if you are in need of back pain treatment in Boca Raton, try Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic and discover the benefits of acupuncture. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Back Pain

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As spring (and allergy season) go into full swing, the acupuncturists at Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic have a number of exciting announcements to share. First, Dr. Li Zheng has joined Dr. Changhong Zhou in receiving her license to perform vitamin point injections in Florida. After 60 hours of training with an experienced practitioner in Orlando, FL, she is now fully certified to perform this novel and effective procedure.

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As we age, our body begins to show signs of stress, pain and other symptoms. One major condition that affects quite a large proportion of the population is knee pain caused by arthritis. Although this condition can be quite detrimental to your enjoyment of everyday life, there are ways to fight the symptoms of arthritis through nutritious meals, adequate exercise and other activities that promote joint wellness. Another way to combat this problem is through effective, acupuncture knee pain treatment in Boca Raton at a well-regarded center for acupuncture.

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Causes of Infertility among men and women

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Occasional acid reflux can be considered normal if you are lying down or bending over from the waist after a heavy meal. However, if it occurs repeatedly and accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea or dysphagia, then you could be suffering from acid reflux disease. The usual treatment plan includes medications, and in extreme cases, surgery may be necessary. However, there is an effective, alte ative treatment using acid reflux acupuncture provided by Boston Chinese Acupuncture that can successfully reduce your symptoms over time. What Acid Reflux Does

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Dr. Zheng, licenced acupuncturist and herbalist will be on Thursdays, 3:30 to 4pm on 900am The Talk of The Palm Beaches. Dr. Zheng will discuss how we can use natural ways to prevent the inflammation, cancer, allergies and autoimmune diseases.

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The thyroid gland, which produces hormones such as T3 and T4, is very important for metabolic processes in the body. Insufficient production of thyroid hormones or overproduction can lead to weight loss, weight gain, high blood pressure, irregular heart beat, constipation, indigestion, hair loss, and depression. Over-production of T3 and T4 is called hyperthyroidism and can result in weight loss, increased sweating, diarrhea, and sometimes insomnia.

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Neuropathy, which manifests itself as nerve pain or tingling, can result from a number of different disorders. According to a leading medical news site, more than 20 millio Americans suffer from this ailment. As you get older, chances increase that you or a loved one could be susceptible to one or more of the disorders that may lead to neuropathy. Neuropathy acupuncture performed by experienced practitioners has been shown to relieve neuropathy to a large extent. What Acupuncture Offers

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Are you prepared to have a solid beginning to the New Year? For a large number of Americans living with the constant torment of pain, treatment choices can feel exceptionally constrained. Long time use of painkillers may bring about irreversible symptoms like liver and kidney damage. If you are among the millions of people who suffer chronic pain, acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be a superior alte ative to medications or surgery for you.

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The word acupuncture comes from the Latin word acus which means needle and punctura which means to puncture. This alte ative medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is practiced in different countries with varying techniques. It is usually used as an adjunctive treatment and is considered most effective for pain relief. Acupuncture dates back to as many as 2500 years and is based on mapping energy flow through the body and the disruption of the pattern of Qi.

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When a person complains of tende ess and pain near any joints in the body, the causes could be muscle sprain, bone problems, nerve inflammation or tendonitis. Some people will complain of swelling, tingling, numbness and even stiffness. For muscle and tendon problems, the pain will be worse when a person moves into a certain position, or when they stay in a position for too long when the muscles and tendons get very stiff. Tendonitis can affect the wrist or hands, elbow, knee, heel or shoulder.

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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment that involves the insertion of fine needles into the skin at certain points along the body’s lines of energy. It is used to relieve pain as well as to treat many other ailments, both mental and physical. This alte ative form of medicine is now gaining favor with more people all over the world, and many clinics are built where patients can go to be treated for a wide variety of ailments.

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There are many people all around the world who suffer from excessive sweating. Excessive sweating usually affects the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet because those areas have the most number of sweat glands than any other part of the body. When excessive sweating is severe, it can cause negative effects on a person’s overall health, work and social life. Fortunately, there are many effective forms of treatment including Excessive Sweating Acupuncture which is an ancient Chinese method of treatment.

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Acid that is produced by our stomach sometimes is moved up to the esophagus and this condition is called acid reflux. This is quite an uncomfortable condition and can cause heart burn which sometimes feels like a chest pain. Some of the factors that could be the cause of this disease are obesity, smoking, drinking too much soda with the meal, eating sweets after a big meal, or lying down soon after a heavy meal. Certain drinks like carbonated drinks, tea or coffee and certain foods like chocolate, spicy food or fatty food could cause this disease if people drink or eat too much.

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Our eyes are the window to the world and help us to see beauty all around us. It is very important to take good care of your eyes. There are many problems that could affect our eyes and one of those is dry eye syndrome. It is a condition when not enough tears are produced thus preventing the lubrication of the eyes. For a healthy eye and clear vision, tears are important. When the eyes are dry, it becomes very uncomfortable and one becomes very sensitive to bright light. Eyes become inflamed and red. The most common treatment is to use eye drops that help lubricate the eyes.

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When the traditional methods of medicine do not work on your problems or offer no disce able solutions, it is time to look at acupuncture as an alte ative. For decades, people have accepted acupuncture as the proper method of treating a variety of issues such as providing pain relief when all other methods of treatment have failed. When you supplement traditional treatments with acupuncture sessions, there is a drastic improvement in the way your body handles the recovery process naturally.

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Every year over 1 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and 55% are estrogen-receptor positive according to the findings of Boyle and Levin in 2008. In order to block estrogen’s stimulating effect, hormone treatments with Tamaxofen or aromatase inhibitor are frequently prescribed for women with positive estrogen-receptors after surgery and chemotherapy. When estrogen drops to a certain level, the hypothalamus (temperature control center in the brain) becomes very sensitive to small temperature changes.

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What is Premenstrual Syndrome? How can we improve treatment options? Between 22% and 40% of women feel one or more symptoms occurring one or two weeks prior to menstruation, and subsiding abruptly at the beginning of menstruation. Women having symptoms might report digestion issues, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, breast distention or tende ess, headaches, cramping in or near the ovaries, a dragging-like low back pain or aches running down the fronts of the legs or inner thighs. Some women report fatigue, restless sleep, and sweating.

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Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture and the use of Chinese herbs formulated specifically or your condition. For 5000 years, gynecology related conditions have been effectively treated with the use of TCM.

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Many studies report the success of acupuncture and herbal therapy in conjunction with pain and symptom management for cancer. This is mostly used to ease the negative effects during radiation, or chemotherapy. Tongue ulcers, and mouth sores, peeling skin, rashes, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, headaches, depression and anxiety are common side effects of Western treatment.

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Couples encounter many fertility options, and surrogacy is a wonderful choice. Several studies indicate acupuncture produces a 40-60% improvement rate, increasing the success of take home babies even more. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, as well as many other illnesses and health problems for over 5,000 years. Western medicine, by comparison, is just over 200 years old. Now is the time for integration of Western and Eastern thought to enhance patient care.

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Incidence of male factor (30%) is rising and improvements in raising sperm count, motility, and changing morphology are notable with the use of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a very gentle, comfortable, and relaxing treatment. No, it doesn’t hurt. Acupuncture connects the organs, and all of your systems (endocrine, reproductive, blood, nervous, lymph, etc.) with the brain so that it functions in balance. The TCM concepts of how the organ systems work and interconnect differ, and hold broader functions, than perceived by Western medicine.

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“Acupuncture is clinically proven to accelerate the healing of sports injuries. Integrating Western and Eastern treatment makes the most sense and can fully restore chronic and acute injuries in many cases. You often heal quickly, fully, and with improved performance. Acupuncture is commonly used for:r

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Some patients feel that they would “have no use” for acupuncture. Others have no idea of the multitude and variety of diseases and disorders that it helps. This article dispels some of your questions and puts to rests the myths surrounding this 5000-year-old holistic health science. Yes, acupuncture has been in existence for 5000 years; compared to western medicine that is just over 200 years old. 1. “Acupuncture works only if you believe in it.” Not so. Acupuncture has a physiological affect on the body and brain chemistry.

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By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalistr PhD, Holistic Nutrition Did you know that fatigue slowly expresses itself–creeping into every bone in your body? Did you know that it crawls deeper and deeper deteriorating all of your key organ systems? Fatigue has an uncanny way of starting out as an occasional situation that we assume will go away. Often, it doesn’t. We do not slow down and get the rest we need---we merely push ourselves harder. At what expense? What damage does this cause? The progression of fatigue has a domino effect creating more symptoms.

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Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health...Stop the Stress and Pain! By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD, Holistic Nutrition www.orangecountyacupuncture.com sticky manr Jeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting headaches, insomnia and was very depressed. Acupuncture helped her re-gain control and confidence in her life...but life will go on. How are you being affected? What you can do about it! Everyone has been affected in some way by the difficulties facing our nation.

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Jeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting headaches, insomnia and was very depressed. Acupuncture helped her re-gain control and confidence in her life...but life will go on. How are you being affected? What you can do about it! Everyone has been affected in some way by the difficulties facing our nation. We all know friends and families who are now losing their jobs and homes. Stress kills!

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Improved patient care depends on holistic measures that resolve health problems and improve patient care. Today, chronic diseases- heart and liver disease, arthritis, stress, fatigue and anxiety are common place ailments. They should not be. With the Health Reform Act, more people will have health care, and that is a good thing. But who is advocating the “health” in “healthcare?” Doctors, hospitals and clinics may not be as excited to treat more patients—particularly if it means less fees or absurd low contract rates.

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Jeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting headaches, insomnia and was very depressed. Acupuncture helped her re-gain control and confidence in her life...but life will go on. How are you being affected? What you can do about it! Everyone has been affected in some way by the difficulties facing our nation. We all know friends and families who are now losing their jobs and homes. Stress kills!

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Ever wonder what in the world us acupuncturists are thinking when we tell you that you have some kind damp heat accumulation in your lower jiao, or that your liver qi is attacking your spleen? Well how about a wind invasion?

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3 Reasons why leisure time and leisure mind is important! By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Acupuncturist, Herbalistr PhD, Holistic Nutrition www.orangecountyacupuncture.com Are you busy… or do you create busyness? This time of year we all run around like chickens loose from the coop. Overworking and lack of rest causes health issues. Why do you need rest and leisure time, physically and mentally? Let me remind you! Sometimes we are running to fast to remember ourselves!! Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine deal with exte al factors that affect our health.

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Back pain is estimated to affect 80% of all Americans at some time in their life; this causes lost hours on the job and lost recreation time. Back pain sends people in search of relief. A variety of spinal anatomy and/or muscle structure reasons cause low back pain. Medical doctors often focus on three main areas. Degenerative or arthritic conditions can affect discs and small articular surfaces called facet joints located in the back of the spine. Nerves compressed by bulging or herniated discs are also common.

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excerpt from “Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine” Endometriosis, the formation of tissue outside of the endometriumrn(uterine wall), can create painful menstrual periods, premenstrual spotting, pain during intercourse, infertility, abdominal or diff use pelvic pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. Symptoms may also include low back pain or pain radiating to the inner thigh, pain upon defecation, fatigue or sometimes nausea or vomiting.

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HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE SUFFERERS --RELIEF IS POSSBLE WITH TCM! 7 Good Reasons to try it!! Pain from headaches and migraines debilitates and affects 45 millio Americans. Are you one of them? How many people do you know who are? Help is here! Western medicine offers strong drugs to mask and relieve symptoms… but why aren’t we talking about treating root cause? Is there a cure? Is there a way to alleviate the discomfort and concessions headache suffers endure? I think so! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM).

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April 3rdrnToday is a good day. I didn't run this morning or even jog. I'm still in my jammas more or less and I wont tell you what time it is. I've been an emotional wreck more times tha I can count on one hand. And I've had blackberry pie for two meals with whip cream (a person needs their calcium). Now before you haul me off to the loony bin I am here to say that this is OK. This is one day. I can stand and be proud of the fact that I have lived this one day and am here still trying. I still love myself for who I am and now one bad day doesn't lessen that.

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Why is Acupuncture now being recommended for Infertility? Why will you want it? How can it help? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, and many other illnesses and health problems facing couples for 5,000 years. Western medicine as we know it is just over 200 years old. TCM protocols differ from the procedures used in Western medicine-but their use offers hope for many for whom Western medicine is trying to or who has not yet helped.

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We are living at the brink of a new day in humanity, consciousness and earth experience. It is 4 am and the horizon is starting to show a gray mist of color and light. For thousands of years we have lost touch with our basic life- energy awareness. We have lived at war within ourselves and each other. But now the awareness of our interconnection is turning back on for everyone- one by one. What will the world be like in 20 years? The world is changing so fast.

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The faltering economy, potential job loss, post holiday blues, mounting bills, falling home prices, depression can and does affect many these days. It’s estimated that there are about 8 millio Americans that are afflicted with this condition. Depression is characterized by daily or near daily ...

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Even if you are in the midst of being treated with acupuncture or other methods of healing, it’s always useful to find ways to help yourself in between treatments. Emotional Freedom Technique is a deceptively simple use of common acupuncture/acupressure points that you can learn in just a few ...

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, and many other illnesses and health problems facing couples for 5,000 years. Western medicine as we know it is just over 200 years old. TCM ...

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Japanese Acupuncture In The Beginning When our ancestors did not have technical knowledge to observe and understand a human body, they relied on empirical observations of the exte al manifestation to infer the functions of organs within. They were apt to grasp the nature, or, the Intention* ...

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Secret Is From The Childhood When you look at why and how Okinawans live longer, their daily life in eating certain foods such as yams, fruits, and some teas, and having a certain attitude toward life are culturally ingrained. It starts from childhood. When such cultural difference is compared ...

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Japanese Acupuncture PAIN MANAGEMENT Do not go again the nature and the flow of the river. Follow the seasons. What Is Pai From Wikipedia International Association for the Study of Pain (JASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or ...

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In diagnosing any disease pattern it is first and foremost important to look for the right things. For example you wouldn’t get very far by examining how best to treat skid marks left on the road from a car accident. The skid marks are of course a symptom of events leading up to the accident. ...

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Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that originated in China more than 5,000 years ago. Is based on the belief that living beings have a vital energy, called "qi", which circulates through twelve invisible energy lines, known as meridians of the body. Each Meridian is associated with a different organ system. An imbalance in the flow of qi throughout a Meridian is as disease begins. Acupuncturists insert needles at specified points along Meridian lines to influence the balance to restore the flow of qi. There are over 1,000 acupuncture points on the body.

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Will Acupuncture Truly Work? Typically times people today ponder If Acupuncture works, or If it is even real. I will tell them to display me their hand. I'll put my thumb and forefinger at a historical point referred to as He gu and push down with as little bit of force. "OW, that hurts", is the expected answer.r

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Over the years working in the reproductive health field I have seen many diets come and go. What is effective is a diet that is simple & sustainable, meaning one that people can actually stick to for the long term. There is much truth to the adage 'you are what you eat', so I believe diet is the best place to start no matter what health condition you are faced with. It is something you have almost complete control over. The only hurdle is the commitment to being accountable for your actions, and identifying the ways you may sabotage your own success.

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Acupressure is an ancient healing technique using the fingers (vs. needles) to stimulate acupuncture points. It is used for general health preservation and the self-treatment of disease. The 7 key acupressure points explained below effectively stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Acupressure is best known for its ability to alleviate physical pain. For issues such as headaches and back pain, acupressure is extremely effective. For issues of emotional pain, the positive effects of acupressure is only starting to get the attention it deserves.

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Are you or a friend having difficulty conceiving? Starting to wonder if something may be wrong? Do not want to go to the doctor 'just yet', or have already taken some of those first medical steps? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, the information in this article will prove to be a useful quick glance into understanding one of the female body's key signs of fertility.

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A large number of widely used substances (pesticides, common household items and chemicals, industrial chemicals, metals) have been shown to have estrogen-mimicking and other endocrine-hormone disrupting effects, including; 2,4-D is applied to grassy crops such as wheat, home and public lawns and gardens, and on roadsides, golf courses, forests and waterways.

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Accurately determining the time a woman ovulates is paramount when trying to conceive. The only other parameters that are equal in importance is being certain there is sperm present and that the fallopian tubes are open. The following are ways to better pin-point when and if you have ovulated so that proper timing of sex can occur;

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One of the major causes of infertility and IVF failure is a thin uterine lining, inadequate blood flow to the uterus, i.e. low uterine artery pulsatility index. Treatment to increase blood flow is essential to improving fertility and reducing chances of miscarriage. It should be noted that stress, lack of exercise, not enough rest, lack of joy, and certain foods all can inhibit blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. The following are effective treatments for a thin endometrial lining;

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Today Qigong is most often referred to as any set of breathing and Qi circulation techniques that are capable of improving health, preventing illness, and strengthening the body. Qigong is slow meditative exercise for the body, the breath, and the mind.

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Spring is around the corner these days. We can smell the flowers blossoming, we can see the seeds sprouting and we can feel the sun warming the earth. It’s the time for new beginnings, cleansing and rejuvenation. But for some of us spring means sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose which in other words means: “Seasonal Allergies”.

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Testosterone is a sex hormone in men required to be able to produce sperm. It is produced primarily in the testis and is especially abundant in young men. As we age, testosterone levels naturally decline. Statistically, at the age of 50, the decline becomes more rapid and gives way to male menopause (andropause).

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“A” in Greek is the word for “negative,” “men” is the word for “month” and “rhea” refers to “flow.” Amenorrhea means “no menstrual flow” (absence of menstruation). In Chinese medicine, it refers to “no moon.” Rudyard Kipling said, “East is east and West is west and never the twain shall meet.”

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Western View TCM Pathologyr Pattern Differentiations Researchr References Western View Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a luteal phase defect typified by anovulation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity. It affects 5 - 10% of women. PCOS is generally defined as several small cysts located within the ovaries and chronic failure to ovulate. PCOS often occurs with one or more of the following factors: • Inappropriate estrogen misbalancing the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis. • Imbalances in sugar metabolism and insulin levels.r

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Acupuncture has been used for over two thousand years using needles to heal the body and restore homeostasis. In laser acupuncture, specific acupuncture points are stimulated with lasers instead of needles. Light beams of varied colors penetrate the points according to the depth and density of tissue at each point. The lasers used are "cold lasers" - producing no pain or possibility for infection. Laser acupuncture is a great way to introduce a child to holistic healthcare. Because the treatment is painless and fun, trust is gained between the child and the practitioner.

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Moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves the warming of acupuncture points, has been shown as an effective treatment to turn breech babies. Breech babies present with their bottoms down and their heads up. This presentation of babies is somewhat common in the second trimester of pregnancy, and while many babies will turn themselves at some point before the onset of labor, some do not.

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It's fairly well-known these days that acupuncture can help couples who are trying to conceive a child.

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What happens when you've gone through all the recommended fertility testing and treatment but instead of getting pregnant you receive the puzzling diagnosis of "unexplained infertility"? What if the fertility specialist or clinic tells you that there’s nothing more they can do for you but you’re not ready to stop trying for a baby? Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis of last resort for a couple who has been unable to get pregnant for over two years for no apparent medical reason.

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Whenever I tell a woman that Chinese medicine can help make her menstrual cramps a thing of the past, she regards me with a great deal of skepticism. I understand, as I once suffered from cramps so intense that I routinely took six ibuprofen at a time during my periods, just to be able to function. My doctors always told me this was "normal" and until I asked for it in my 20's, never even offered me stronger pain medication. When I learned in my first year of acupuncture school that the Chinese do not consider intense menstrual cramps "normal", I was flabbergasted.

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One of my professors in acupuncture school was fond of telling us that, as acupuncturists, we'd have about two weeks to make patients feel better. He reasoned that most people will discontinue treatment if they don't see any improvement in their condition in that time frame. We all laughed back then, but he was serious and, as it turns out, he was right. For the most part, this isn't an issue. Acupuncture is so effective that most people feel a difference within the first four visits (usually over two weeks).

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Usually, people come in for acupuncture when they have a specific health problem they want to tackle. Only rarely does someone come in just to see how acupuncture can help them stay well, but the truth is that acupuncture is at its best when used as a tool to prevent illness and maintain wellness. I recommend that my patients consider an "acupuncture tune-up" once a month, just as you might have a massage to keep your muscles loose or a chiropractic treatment to maintain spinal health. I find it especially important for patients to come in at the change of seasons.

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What Is The Greens First Meal Replacement Kit? Each Greens FIRST Meal Replacement Kit contains a can of Greens FIRST, Dream Protein, and a bottle of Complete Omega-3 FIRST Soft Gels. Simply mix a scoop of Greens FIRST and Dream Protein and in 6 to 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage in the Convenient Shaker Cup and take 1 Complete Omega-3 FIRST Soft Gel in the morning or anytime! The 7-Habits of Healthy Living Book provides easy guidelines on healthy eating choices, exercise plans and tips to reduce stress and put balance back into your life.

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About Depression and Anxietyr Although depressive disorders and anxiety are commonly seen together, there are distinct differences between a diagnosis of depression and one of anxiety. Common symptoms of depressive disorders include emotions such as hopelessness, despair and anger. Energy levels are usually very low, and depressed people often feel overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks and personal relationships. There is a decreased interest in most activities, possible insomnia, fatigue, and feelings of emptiness and worthlessness.

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One in four U.S. adults has complained of suffering a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and one in ten declared the pain had lasted over a year, according to the U.S. government’s annual, comprehensive report on Americans’ health: Health, United States, 2006, released by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 Viewing acupuncture from a neuro-physiological standpoint allows Western scientists to determine how this holistic medicine works so well.

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For far too long women have shouldered the blame, and the shame, for a couple's inability to have a baby. The truth is, male factor infertility, where a problem with a man's semen and/or sperm keep it from fertilizing a woman's egg, accounts for about 40% of all infertility. Why so much ...

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1. Pinpoint your ovulation. If you have only a vague idea of when you ovulate or if you think that just because you have a 28-day menstrual cycle you probably ovulate on day 14, then you may be missing your opportunity to get pregnant every month. Use basal body temperature (BBT) charts, ...

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Weight problems are a major health conce in the United States. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in 2001 to 2004, about two thirds of adults in this country are overweight, with nearly half of those falling into the obese category. Being ...

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Acupuncture is a healing therapy that has developed and evolved over thousands of years. Generations of martial arts masters used this medicine to effectively and quickly treat injuries sustained during training or combat. Today, this traditional form of sports medicine has evolved into a ...

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In recent years acupuncture has enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity and acceptance. Just the other day, my mother called to tell me "Oprah's talking about acupuncture on her show today!" Despite Oprah's coverage, the questions I hear over and over again about acupuncture tell me that what I ...

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WHAT IS TRAUMA? Let's start by first discussing trauma. It is very misunderstood therefor rarely healed correctly. Most have the perception that trauma is only causes by a major event or huge automobile accident. These are in fact traumatic events. But what gets overlooked are the less noticeable events, such as a divorce, mean siblings, falling off a bike, getting a cut etc. These "smaller" trauma's have the same effect on the nervous system and emotions. You may have feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, grief, sadness and/or anger.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is a healing science that has developed and evolved over thousands of years. Generations of martial arts masters used this medicine to effectively and quickly treat injuries sustained during training or combat. In fact, healing techniques that were ...

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If you have difficulty falling asleep or wake-up during the night you are experiencing symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia is more than just having a poor night's sleep. As this can be frustrating for most sleepers, insomnia sufferers can attest that the real effects of months or years of poor sleeping habits are most noticeable during the daytime. Long-term effects of insomnia include physical tiredness/lethargy, an inability to concentrate or focus and emotional disturbances such as irritability or depression.

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In Tradition Chinese Medicine (TCM) We look at the organs on an energetic level. Each organ can manifest disharmony in a particular manner, maybe the eyes, the nails, or the skin. The liver function in TCM theory is to promote the circulation of chi, which is considered our vital life force. The qi of the liver circulates throughout the body and helps the other organs function as well. Liver chi is always in existence and cannot be reduced, only slowed down, knotted, or shift in direction.

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Losing weight can be a challenge, but it is not impossible. It can be a very inspiring goal to achieve in your life. When you’re overweight and don’t feel good about yourself, it can affect your mood and self-esteem on a daily basis. In college, I was determined to really focus on my health and wanted to lose weight. I was tired of not being the person I knew that I could be. So, I began my fitness journey changing my diet and sticking to a workout plan. Six months later, I had lost 55 pounds and really changed all aspects of my life.

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It use to be enough to be good, then we went global. At one point we all seemed to get caught in a franchise model as we were encouraged to systemise, standardise, replicate and mass produce ensuring that things were punched out in the factory format. That’s ok if it works, but for many of us we failed, monumentally, and were sent back to the drawing board to start the real work. Then it became time to create something original, something authentic and something extraordinary. From the rubble something new was born.

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Preparing for the cold With kids going back to school and with the days getting colder, most of us are struggling to stay healthy and to keep from getting sick. Here are a few remedies to help keep you and your loved ones feeling well throughout the fall and winter months. Remember use food as medicine whenever possible! Sore throat relief Local unprocessed honeyr Limer Water (you will need enough water to make at least a half a cup after boiling) Bring water to a boil.r

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If you’ve ever been curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but wondered what makes it different, or what it could do for you, here are some compelling benefits to consider. Most people have heard about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), more and more folks in ...

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If you’re not feeling well it’s hard to be a superstar Staying on top of your game at work is all about performing at your best, all the time. You can ‘t really afford to have less than good health. And yet there are quite a few factors that work against maintaining your ...

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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been used for centuries to successfully address the sensitive ncomplexities of infertility by restoring balance and creating an environment in which new life can flourish. Any ndifficulty in conceiving or maintaining a pregnancy is evidence of an imbalance ...

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The integration of Body, Mind and Spirit has been a central part of Acupuncture since the sixth century AD. During this period, the Su - wen, the earliest treatise on acupuncture, classified acupuncture according to three levels. The lowest corresponds to Earth and works on the body to heal ...

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Note: The information on this website is presented for educational purposes and is not a substitute for the advice of and treatment by a qualified professional. You have to ask yourself: with globalization of toxic substances, how safe is your health? The world today is a very toxic place. We ...

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Depression is a serious condition affecting millions of people. Prozak and other drugs in the same class have been used by some 40 million people world wide. That represents earnings of tens of billions of dollars for producer Eli Lilly. Now, there is evidence that these drugs don’t ...

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A Non Surgical Approach to Looking and Feeling Fabulous An exciting alte ative to plastic surgery and potentially unhealthy "non invasive" techniques. Cosmetic Acupuncture Anti-Aging, Safe, Non-Surgical A Whole Body Revitalizatio Q: What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? A: Cosmetic Acupuncture ...

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Acupuncture can be the ideal solution to a myriad of traumas and bodily insults when in pain. The primary problem is one of pain and it’s sequel. Acupuncture addresses pain from several different avenues of approach. First, it works both on the central nervous system and the bioactive ...

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Fibromyalgia mostly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50 years of age. It is basically “pain in your fibrous tissues”, characterized by chronic, widespread, severe muscular aching, pain and stiffness, accompanied by insomnia, fatigue and depression. It is neither a rheumatic, ...

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G-JO: INSTANT RELIEF WITH THE TOUCH OF A FINGER With the discovery that aspirin and other over-the-counter remedies can be easily abused -- often with dangerous side-effects -- health-conscious people are beginning to look toward natural alte atives for pain relief and aids to healing. One of ...

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SELF-HEALTH METHODS -- AN OVERVIEW: PART 1 In the past decade, there has been a soaring interest in "self-health" techniques and methods for many reasons: "modern" medicine has become depersonalized ... its drugs often have more side effects than benefits ... its cost is exorbitant ... In ...

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SELF-HEALTH METHODS -- AN OVERVIEW: PART II In Part I of this two part article, we noted that in the past decade, there has been a soaring interest in "self-health" techniques and methods for many reasons: "modern" medicine has become depersonalized ... its drugs often have more side effects ...

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Abstract of Horse wormer: Why are worms an ever present threat to our horse's health? What can we do to prevent severe damage caused by intestinal parasites? Internal or endo-parasites in horses are an ever present threat that might cause severe health problems, if not kept under control. There ...

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Treating Macular Degenerationnwith Acupuncture & Chinese Medicinennby Andy Rosenfarb, L.Ac., MTOM Macular Degeneratio Macular Degeneration (ARMD-Aged Related Macular Degeneration) is the slow deterioration of the cells in the macula, a tiny yellowish area near the center of the retina. ...

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For the best diet advice, look to the East. Compare the shapes of the average American to the average Asian and you will be quickly reminded that America, with all of its diet fads and super foods, is the most obese nation in the world. Chinese culture, on the other hand, has adhered for over ...

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Big Balls + Small Brains = Excellent conditions for… I’d argue just about anything, but in this case we’re talking about surfing. My good friend and personal surf guru said that I’m well on my way to becoming a surfer as I have the necessary ingredients… big balls and a small brain!

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How many people realize how much acupuncture treatments can help children rid themselves of unwanted illness? Rearing children without overuse of antibiotics, ear tubes, allergy shots, and excessive use of OTC and prescription medications can be a daunting task. If western society understood how ...

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Athletes today are looking toward complementary medicine to enhance athletic performance and achieve optimal health. Nutritional supplementation, therapeutic massage, and meditation have gained widespread acknowledgement and practice throughout the United States as adjuncts to the more ...

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What can we do to avoid sickness, debility, and senility in our lives? What can we do to help ourselves heal from diseases or afflictions already a part of our lives? What can we do to create a longer, healthier, enjoyable, and more productive life? I suggest we look toward the ancient wisdom of ...

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Most people spend an enormous number of hours in their workplace. For this reason alone, it is essential to make it a place where people want to be, but also one that promotes physical and emotional health for its inhabitants. Business people normally operate at extreme levels of stress on a ...

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Unhealthy eating patterns can be changed and healed over time by discovering what is “eating at you” on a fundamental, deep, no-nonsense level. These issues can be best eliminated through uncovering and releasing them, rather than the usual cover-up tactics of useless dieting. Periodic ...

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How many times have you been victimized or witnessed it happening to someone else? No matter what the particular situation, someone is the victim while the other is the victimizer. This can develop into a mind-set called “victim consciousness” that can become a pervasive trap that is difficult ...

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The Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining health & longevity for thousands of years. One of “the jewels” coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as ...

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What can we do to avoid sickness, debility, and senility in our lives? What can we do to help ourselves heal from diseases or afflictions already a part of our lives? What can we do to create a longer, healthier, enjoyable, and more productive life? I suggest we look toward the ancient wisdom ...

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More and more people are seeking the expertise of an acupuncturist as Chinese Medicine becomes more and more mainstreamed. Acupuncture provides a highly effective way for people to heal themselves naturally. It stimulates, strengthens, and balances the flow of vital energy (Qi) throughout the ...

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Yin-Yang theory developed many thousands of years ago in China and has been a mainstay of Chinese thought and culture ever since. In a nutshell, Yin-Yang represents the duality of all things in the natural world. The theory can be used to describe and philosophize on everything since the Big Bang. To clarify further, there are 5 basic tenets to Yin-Yang theory:

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In the practice of Qi Gong, an ancient method of health cultivation from China, you will often hear something similar to the following statement: The body is like a vase that holds water to nourish the flower. If the vase is tipped over or broken, water will leak and the flower will wither. Here, water represents the internal organs and physiology, while the flower symbolizes the Spirit.

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Did you know that the Common Cold and Flu is Chapter 1 in most Chinese Medical texts. In traditional China, it was the most common ailment and if not treated properly could easily become a serious problem. In Chinese Medicine we speak of two distinct types known as Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. Wind is what carries the exte al pathogen into the body via the nose and mouth or our pores when open. Wind-Cold most often leads to sinus congestion, headache, upper back/neck stiffness, aversion to cold and low energy -- typical symptoms of a catch-cold.

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Beware! Acupuncture is just one part of our time tested health care system. As Licensed Acupuncturists, our scope of practice includes diagnosis, Chinese herbology, body movement, stretching, breathing exercises, food therapy, massage, moxabution, gua sha, cupping and more. Also, Chinese medicine is not limited to emergency medicine and excels at PREVENTIVE medicine. Your practitioner can determine imbalances BEFORE they turn into health problems. Why not strengthen your immune system before you get sick? Why is Chinese medicine different from Western medicine?

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Pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony that takes our breath away. Pain may be completely debilitating, interfering with exercise, work, sleep, and countless other activities or it may be ...

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Since man and woman first walked on the earth, the existence of human beings has been dependent upon our ability to reproduce. This is, of course, true for all animals. Yet today, more and more people are surprised to find that reproducing is not as simple or straightforward as it may seem. ...

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Years ago, while working as an engineer in Boston, I received acupuncture treatments aimed at reducing the high level of stress in my life. I had been on a very taxing project at work and after hearing a co-worker rave about an acupuncturist, I became curious enough to begin weekly acupuncture ...

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Last year, my wife and I moved to Boise, Idaho, also known as the city of trees. The name Boise comes from the French word boisé, which means "wooded" or "forest-covered", and compared to the desert landscape to the south and west, the name Boise is very appropriate. A few days ago, on a hot, ...

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As an acupuncturist, I see a lot of patients who are interested in learning what action to take in order to become healthier. They ask questions about why their elbow hurts, why their digestion is sluggish, or why they suffer from chronic headaches. They want to know which specific steps they ...

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Many new cars today are equipped with automotive navigation systems. These systems use satellite technology to locate the car and provide directions to a location of our choice. The directions are often provided by voice prompts, which describe the path to follow in order to reach our ...

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