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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

3 Reasons why you need leisure time & leisure mind!

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Acupuncture and Herbs Successfully Treats Endometriosis : Here's How Plus Nutritional Tips!

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

TCM Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

The four Stages of Fatigue: Which one are you in? How can TCM combat it?

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Amenorrhea: What does not having a menstrual cycle mean?

“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.”

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

A Western and Eastern View of PMS Treatment

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Western vs. Eastern Medicine do you know how the differences affect you?

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!

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment Gynecology Related Problems: Bridging the Gap betwee Western and Eastern Care Brings Results

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Sport Injuries: Effectively Treated with Acupuncture”

“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

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Acupuncture Sucessfully Treats Migraines and Headaches!7 Good Reasons to Try it!

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).

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Male Factor infertility on the Rise! Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Effective

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

The 5 Myths of Acupuncture: Do you Know them?

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Discusses National Health Reform: TCM advocates “health” care—not “sick"care.

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Why Acupuncture is Being Recomended for Infertility

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Acupuncture recommended for Surrogates? Yes! Results say it all!

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health...Stop the Stress and Pain

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!

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonRecently published1 topic

Why Fertility Doctors Now Recommend Acupuncture

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 ...

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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