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- Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment Gynecology Related Problems: Bridging the Gap between Western and Eastern Care Brings Results - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonTraditional 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. Western medicine as were know it has only been in existence for ...
Views: 2733(1 vote) - ACUPUNCTURE MEDICINE: CAN AVOIDING DIETARY SUGAR PREVENT CANCER? - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Steven GordonInflammation 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 ...
Views: 1773 - Look Under the Hood: Causes and Solutions for Acid Reflux and IBS - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanThink about the basic mechanics of your car. It has an engine that needs to run smoothly in order to keep all the other systems moving along. And most automotive hoses are designed to move fuel, air, wastes, and information in one direction only without blockages and mishaps. Well, your body ...
Views: 3030(3 votes) - The 5 Myths of Acupuncture: Do you Know them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonSome 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, ...
Views: 2180(3 votes) - The four Stages of Fatigue: Which one are you in? How can TCM combat it? - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonBy Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist 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 ...
Views: 5151(2 votes) - The Third Side of the Triangle - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John DiamondThe following is taken from The Work of John Diamond, M.D. and Applied Kinesiology, printed with permission © John Diamond, M.D., 2001 I first became aware of Dr. Goodheart’s work, Applied Kinesiology, back in 1973 after I had already been practicing as a psychiatrist for many years. From the ...
Views: 4173(2 votes) - ACUPUNCTURE AND THE PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Steven GordonTHE 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 ...
Views: 1819(3 votes) - Holistic Healing for Children with Color Laser Acupuncture - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Antonia BalfourAcupuncture 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 ...
Views: 2030(3 votes) - Acupuncture – The Tested Method to Completely Reverse Infertility - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Magdalene TanAcupuncture is an ancient concept that originated from China. Studies have established that acupuncture produces hormones like endorphins, that generates emotions of all natural well being. This hormone is an enabler of antibodies which helps attack germs and infection. For hundreds of years, ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonMany 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, ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Discusses National Health Reform: TCM advocates “health” care—not “sick"care. - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonImproved 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 ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Acupuncture and the Athlete - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Bret EllingtonSince the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where Acupuncture was given to the athletes and officials in the Olympic Village, Acupuncture has become increasingly more popular in the United States. While it has been used for thousands of years and is a main source of healing for 1/3 of the population of ...
Views: 1386(3 votes) - Acupuncture: What About SIde Effects? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Ben Arnold"No Side Effects!" That's not entirely true. There are many beneficial "side effects". These benefits include but are not limited to: * improved mood * improved digestion * improved sleep * improved memory * improved immunity An improved life, really. The reason is both simple ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - 5 Ways Poor Blood Circulation Can Affect Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Jeremy Cornish5 Ways Blood Stagnation Can Impact Your Health The Blood: Two Perspectives Our blood is responsible for circulating oxygen and nutrients to every cell of the body, as well as bringing warmth, and removing metabolic waste products. Western Medicine recognizes the importance of the ...
Views: 6884(7 votes) - Acupuncture: Does It Hurt? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben ArnoldPerhaps the most common reason people never try acupuncture is the simple involvement of needles. It's a tragedy when people in so much pain fail to seek relief for this (literally) tiny reason. You must remember a few important things about acupuncture needles: 1. They are 100% sterile ...
Views: 2084(2 votes) - Pain Management with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben ArnoldI can think of no other reason more popular than people coming to see me for pain management. It is perhaps the number one complaint made by my patients. This is understandable as there are many causes of pain. Needless to say we will not be going over all reasons but will address here the ...
Views: 2032(3 votes) - Depression: Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben Arnold"Depression is Rage Turned Inward" This expression best illustrates Depression in its most common form. For while you may feel tired and depressed, your energy is all but gone. What has happened, through time, is you have learned to redirect your energy poorly within the body. That is to ...
Views: 1795(4 votes) - Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonTough 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 man Jeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting ...
Views: 1667(2 votes) - Western vs. Eastern Medicine do you know how the differences affect you? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonJeri 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! ...
Views: 1727(3 votes) - Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health...Stop the Stress and Pain - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonJeri 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! ...
Views: 907(3 votes) - Is Acupuncture Effective for Peripheral Neuropathy? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Janelle TrempeDo your feet tingle or burn? Does your foot pain keep you up at night? If you have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, you understand how aggravating these symptoms can be. Before initiating treatment, learn what the research has to say about acupuncture as a treatment option for ...
Views: 2601(5 votes) - Acupuncture and Anti-aging - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandAcupuncture is normally associated with a number of different illnesses as an effective treatment however there are other benefits. One little known benefit is its anti-aging benefits and when used in this way it is often called cosmetic acupuncture. In this article we will give a description of ...
Views: 1271(5 votes) - Turning Breech Babies with Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Antonia BalfourMoxibustion, 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 ...
Views: 1697(7 votes) - Sleeping and Disease (Cancer) - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Szenan PhuaSleeping and Disease (Cancer) The definition of normal sleep is sleeping right through the night. Many people are unable to sleep right though the night; some of the reasons are needing to get up to go to the toilet at night, having nightmares and waking up with a start. Sleeping normally ...
Views: 1978(3 votes) - Acupuncture Can Beat Insomnia - an Effective Treatment For a Troublesome Problem - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonAcupuncture may not be the therapy that immediately springs to mind if you are looking for a cure for insomnia. But it can be very effective. One of the reasons for this is that it is a holistic therapy . . . it treats the whole person, not just the symptoms which he or she is experiencing. ...
Views: 1118(6 votes) - The Analysis of an Acupuncture Education - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from David WoodsAnyone who claims that being a college-level student or beyond is easy has obviously never set foot in a university classroom, or sat in front of a computer with two open textbooks, a notepad, and a streaming-media lecture pouring forth from the computer monitor. For students studying ...
Views: 935(3 votes) - Acupuncture and Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Jim BurnisBack 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 ...
Views: 1545(5 votes) - Acupuncture Stops Heartburn - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Adam WhiteA recent study notes that “acupuncture proved to exert a great influence in minimizing the heartburn in pregnancy.” The study further concludes that “Acupuncture, as was demonstrated in this study, seems to be an effective means of reducing the symptoms and improving the quality of life.” The ...
Views: 1305(3 votes) - Acupuncture & Phlegm in the Lungs - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeremy CornishIt's common this time of year for people to get sick with phlegm in their lungs. Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture, herbs, food therapy, and other treatments (like Gua Sha and Cupping) to knock the phlegm out, and help accelerate recovery. Having a chest cold is no picnic, as it can linger on ...
Views: 3311(2 votes) - Acupuncture & Weight Loss: There's more to it than counting calories! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeremy CornishHave you been having trouble losing weight? Many people begin a diet and exercise program, but then lose their motivation or willpower when they plateau. If you feel like you need help achieving your weight loss goals, or you just can’t get through your plateau, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal ...
Views: 1731(4 votes) - 3 Reasons why you need leisure time & leisure mind! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson3 Reasons why leisure time and leisure mind is important! By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Acupuncturist, Herbalist 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 ...
Views: 9497(4 votes) - Commonly Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Walker TuenerWhat is hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is a therapy to assist people to find meaningful alternatives to their present ways of thinking, feeling or behaving which maybe challenging. Hypnotherapy can also help one become more accepting both of oneself and others and can be useful in promoting ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Proper Acne Diet Can Prevent Acne - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Allen CallerProper acne diet can prevent acne. Your diet is responsible for the severity and frequency of your acne. The relationship between acne occurrence and diet has been established by many researchers. They have found a link between the levels of insulin and glucose that causes changes in the skin. ...
Views: 2828(1 vote) - Acupuncture and Herbs Successfully Treats Endometriosis : Here's How Plus Nutritional Tips! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen Albertsonexcerpt 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 endometrium (uterine wall), can create painful menstrual periods, premenstrual spotting, pain during ...
Views: 7104(4 votes) - Acupuncture Sucessfully Treats Migraines and Headaches!7 Good Reasons to Try it! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonHEADACHE AND MIGRAINE SUFFERERS --RELIEF IS POSSBLE WITH TCM! 7 Good Reasons to try it!! Pain from headaches and migraines debilitates and affects 45 million 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 ...
Views: 2090(4 votes) - Why Acupuncture is Being Recomended for Infertility - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWhy 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 ...
Views: 1893(3 votes) - Chinese Medicine and Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Hunter ThompsonThe phenomenon of winter is the need to conserve and replenish. This can be seen in nature: most animals hibernate or remain near their nests, only venturing forth to replenish their food supply. Winter is a time to gather in, to remain still and quiet. Trees have pulled their resources in and ...
Views: 2042(3 votes) - Color in the Five Element Acupuncture Model - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Hunter ThompsonThere are five elements in the classical system of acupuncture. Each element has a primary color associated with it. The five elements are Metal (white), Water (blue/black), Wood (green), Fire (red), and Earth (yellow). The colors have an energetic property to them beyond just the wavelength of ...
Views: 9663(7 votes) - Fertility Acupuncture and how it can help getting pregnant - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Scott CansdellSo what is it about Acupuncture that has this amazing power? After all…it’s just a few stainless steel needles with nothing on them or in them, how could they possible make any difference? Acupuncture is the art of understanding the nature of disease or weakness within someone’s body, seeing ...
Views: 1567(3 votes) - Patience, the Key to Healing with Acupuncture - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfOne 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 ...
Views: 1472(4 votes) - Time for an Acupuncture Tune-Up? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfUsually, 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 ...
Views: 2150(3 votes) - Menstrual Cramps Be Gone! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhenever 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 ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - Acupuncture During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfIt's fairly well-known these days that acupuncture can help couples who are trying to conceive a child. When a patient calls or comes by to give me the happy news that she and her partner are pregnant, often she'll ask me, "So what do we do now?" Unless she has experienced a number of early ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Acupuncture for Unexplained Infertility - When the Fertility Clinic Give Up on You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhat 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 ...
Views: 2778(1 vote) - An Extraordinary Dimension - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Regina MurphyThe Karate Chop and the Gamut points have always intrigued me. One interesting fact about the psychological reversal point (Si 3), is that in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is the opening point for the most important of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels; the Du Mai. The Gamut spot (Tw 3) is not ...
Views: 2533(4 votes) - Acupuncture Treats Traumatic Brain Injuries or Post-Concussion Syndromes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Wen ChenTraumatic brain injury or post-concussion syndromes often happens in a car accident or sports injury. The injury could affect brain function and left over feeling sleepy or unable to think through problems. Short term memory and concentration are common issues, or even could not do simple ...
Views: 5136(2 votes) - Taoist Emission Control and The Seasons - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith Hall“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, a time to die; A time to plant, a time to reap; A time to kill, a time to heal; A time to laugh, a time to weep… A time to build up, a time to break down; A time to dance, a time to mourn… A ...
Views: 3736(5 votes) - The ONLY Illness There Is... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marcus SanterThe Only Illness There Is By Marcus Santer I’d like you to join me on a journey of understanding. The result of this journey will be a new understanding on what health is, how it works and why in theory there is no such thing as an incurable illness. By the end of the journey you will ...
Views: 2412(5 votes) - The Treatment of Childhood Eczema with Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marketing SpecialistChinese medicine is very effective in the treatment of childhood eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, refers to inflammation of the skin and a group of other allergic diseases that commonly develop concurrently or later in life. The most common symptoms include: itchy, red, inflamed ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Treating Uterine Fibroids With Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marketing SpecialistOne of the most common women’s health concerns is the development of uterine fibroids. It is estimated by age 50 between 20% and 80% of women will have developed fibroids, or myomas, as they are also called. Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb). Fibroids can ...
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