Shaped like a butterfly, the thyroid is an endocrine gland organ found at the front of your neck. One of its functions is to house and release hormones that manage the metabolism of your body. Hyperthyroidism can develop when the thyroid manufactures excessive amounts of thyroid hormone causing symptoms like… Continue reading
If you have frequent sweating problems that are excessive and conventional modes of treatment such as lontopherosis or clinical strength deodorants are not adequate enough to resolve your problem, then it’s time to try acupuncture for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. A part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is an… Continue reading
Stress can definitely affect your mental and physical health in a bad way regardless if it’s caused by money, family, work, or relationships. If not properly managed, stress can lead to several kinds of health problems over time. One of the best, if not the best of way of managing… Continue reading
Stress impacts our mental and physical in a huge way, whether it is caused by work, money, relationships, or family. It can generate a wide range of health problems over the course of time if it is not properly managed. The good news is that there is acupuncture, a safe,… Continue reading
Acupuncture began to be practiced in China around 4,000 years ago. It became a popular form of alternative form of treatment in the United States during the early 1970s. Along with other diet therapy, meditation, and yoga, acupuncture has been one of the most popular forms of alternative therapies in… Continue reading
The tonsils are actually lymph nodes and are found at the back of the throat. Their function is to prevent pathogens from infecting the body. But, occasionally, the pathogens are too strong for these organs and they themselves can be infected with viral or bacterial microorganisms. Inflammation and infection along… Continue reading
Over a million people in the United States suffer from Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. These people experience pain that comes with urgency and diarrhea, stomach pain, cramping, bloody stools, and intestinal bleeding. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been used for thousands of years to resolve the symptoms… Continue reading
Due to a decrease in the amount of red blood cells, an anemic person’s body tissues are deprived of oxygen. Anemia can have more than 400 manifestations but usually the symptoms are similar and may include tingling in the extremities, memory loss, depression, confusion, slick tongue, balance or movement difficulties,… Continue reading
Acupuncture is considered an acceptable form of treatment for sciatica and back pain even though it may not offer longstanding relief all the time. Seen more as a way to alleviate pain rather than a cure for it, acupuncture is a valuable mode of treatment for those who are suffering… Continue reading
Postpartum pertains to the period after childbirth. Following the delivery of a child, a woman’s state of health is quite delicate and thorough care should be undertaken to make sure she rests and eats well. Sadly, in most Western cultures women oftentimes need to leave their beds soon after childbirth;… Continue reading