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Using Acupuncture to Increase Blood Oxygen Levels

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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Acupuncture for Back Pain Treatment in Boca Raton

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, Endorphins and Immune Function

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, Menopause, Weight Gain and Acupuncture

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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How Acupuncture Treats Insomnia

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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Acupuncture and Depression

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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Using Acupuncture to Treat Tinnitus, Tennis Elbow and Other Joint Pain

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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Acupuncture Helps in Curtailing Potential Causes of ADHD

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Premature Ventricular Contractions and Acupuncture Treatment

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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Acupuncture and Glaucoma

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture Therapy Treats Chronic Acid Reflux Successfully

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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Rejuvenate Your Health With An Acupuncture Retreat In 2016!

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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Treating Excessive Sweating with Acupuncture

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Alte ative Medical Treatments Have Little or No Side Effects

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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Treating Hashimoto's Disease with Acupuncture

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Traditional Chinese Medical Treatments are Effective In Treating a Variety of Illnesses

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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Why Many Women are Choosing Acupuncture for Fertility Problems

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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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Appetite, the Hypothalamus and Acupuncture

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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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Free Seminar in Delray Beach on Stress Reduction through Acupuncture

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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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Neuropathy Acupuncture Can Provide Successful Results

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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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Learn How Acid Reflux Acupuncture Provides Relief

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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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Why women should use acupuncture to reduce hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia?

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Histamine and Allergies

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture, Diabetes and PCOS

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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Acupuncture for Treating Dry Eye

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Relief of Pain with Acupuncture in Delray

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Know About Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Symptoms and Causes

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Li ZhengRecently published1 topic

Acupuncture and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Curious About How Acupuncture Can Help with Your Glaucoma Troubles?

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?

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture helps treat Gastrointestinal Inflammatory Disease

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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How Effective Is Acupuncture For Back Pain?

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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Find out How Acupuncture is Used for Back Pain Treatment in Boca Raton

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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What Is Acid Reflux? How Can It Help Us?

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture and Depression

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture and Arthritis

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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Acupuncture in Palm Beach for Restoration of Health

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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How Does Acupuncture Help to Restore the Heart to its Normal Rhythm?

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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Infertility and Acupuncture

Causes of Infertility among men and women

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How Acupuncture Works to Alleviate Knee Pain from Arthritis in Boca Raton

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Effective Chinese Medical Acupuncture Treatment to Rid out Depression

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, Your Key to Looking 10 Years Younger

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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Macular Degeneration Leading Cause of Blindness

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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Estrogen Dominance, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hypothyroid

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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Tips to Follow for Getting Best Acupuncture Treatment for ED

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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How Acupuncture Can Deal With The Condition Of Excess High Prolactin Secretion?

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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What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?

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.

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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Raynaud's Disease? Acupuncture Could Help!

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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Tendonitis and Acupuncture

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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How Beneficial is Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction?

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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How Acupuncture Aids In Restoring a New Balance before and After Menopause

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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