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- Why Every Home Needs a Home Gym - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithWe all know that fitness is important but how many of us really make exercise a priority? Its so easy to come up with all the usual excuses such as "I don't have the time" or "gyms are expensive" and my all time favorite "I'll start tomorrow". The fact of the matter is that unless you are ...
Views: 847 - Elliptical Trainers and How They Work - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithWhile many of us slog it out on the elliptical trainer every day just to get out daily workout, others are using these revolutionary machines for a lot of different reasons. For many elderly people it's the only way to stay active while many in rehabilitation relies on this impact free exercise ...
Views: 790 - Advantages Of The South Beach Diet Phase 1 - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Filipe MatosHave you ever been listening to concerning the south beach diet phase 1? If you are known to frequent health boards or are a member of a weight-reduction plan or well being group, than you have doubtless head of this before. The essential idea of the south beach diet is just too maintain a ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Arguments Towards The Atkins Diet - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Filipe MatosThere are a selection of arguments for the Atkins diet, which center from the builders of the weight loss program and people who are at present following the diet. Many arguments on the internet additionally exist, which state that the Atkins diet is a viable eating regimen and must be allowed ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Simple Tips For A Diabetic Diet And Dropping Weight - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Filipe MatosWhen you go into your physician’s office and you hear the phrases, “Diabetic Diet” chances are you'll are inclined to freak out, but you do not have to. There are not any precise Diabetic Diets out there so that you can take part in. However, a licensed nutritionist and your doctor can provide ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Crucial Methods To Reduce Excess Weight For Better Health - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Colleen BentleyProchnow A diet is the penalty we pay for exceeding the feed limit. ~Author Unknown Don't Chance Flirting With Plumpness You can find plenty of various strategies for fat loss. There are numerous very good reasons to experience weightloss because there are plenty of bad problems which ...
Views: 613 - Phen375 News -Have You Ever Heard About Losing Weight And Enjoying Yourself With 3 Delicious Meals While You Do It? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Lonnie JamesA few years ago, Phentermine was first introduced to the general market as a dietary drug that you can use to lose weight. It forces the body to suppress appetite and burn fats in a very quick manner and all of that are still considered good effects of the supplement. The bad side effects were ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Help You Burn Belly Fat - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithGetting a flat sexy stomach is something we all aspire to. While some sweat it out in the gym others starve themselves on FAD diets. The problem is that none of those seems to burn belly fat. So, what does it really take to get a flat belly? There's no "one" secret. Instead it is a ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Live Your Divine Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Sarah LambertOn January 20th 2009 I had an intense vision, one that would define my career and play out in various stages throughout my life. It came to me first as a complex jumble, with many messages beaming in at once and me falling over myself to comprehend them all. Over time, it’s repeated itself in ...
Views: 2608(3 votes) - Prepare for the Cold Weather - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Anh (ann) TranPreparing 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 ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Interstitial Cystitis and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Bret EllingtonInterstitial Cystitis is a disease of the urinary bladder. Although it is primarily found in women, men have been diagnosed with it too. With an estimation of 12 percent of all women having symptoms of Interstitial cystitis, it's definitely a condition that needs to be addressed. Since it is ...
Views: 3030(1 vote) - What is Qi - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sarah ShupeWhat is qi? We often hear the term interpreted as energy or life force. It is what makes up and animates our bodies. It is responsible for every function from our first breath to our last heart beat. It needs to be abundant and moving harmoniously throughout our bodies to prevent disease. ...
Views: 2344(1 vote) - Treating PCOS with Acupuncture - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Bret EllingtonFor many women, losing weight is a never-ending struggle. No matter how hard they try, the pounds just won't come off. All the dieting and endless hours in the gym leave them feeling fatigued, hungry and infinitely frustrated with lack of progress. Well, guess what? It might not be your fault. ...
Views: 1249 - The History and Benefits of Acupuncture - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from sarah labdarAcupuncture is a technique whereby inserting needles into specific points on the body will reduce pain and increase the body's own ability to heal itself. Much like several of the other alternative medicines, acupuncture has not been readily accepted in Western culture. It has only started to ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - How to Stay Healthy this Autumn - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Sarah Shupeby Sarah Shupe L.Ac. www.acupuncturealexandria.com Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The air becomes crisp and cool and the leaves change from green to red, orange, and gold. How can we keep ourselves healthy so we can enjoy this time of year? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Herbal Healing & Acupressure for the Lungs - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Nathaniel WhitmoreIndigenous people around the world have generally associated health with being in tune with nature. From the ancient Taoists to the Amerindians, individuals strived to align themselves with the elements of nature and with higher forces in order to nourish health and happiness. Today, this ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - TCM Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWestern View TCM Pathology Pattern Differentiations Research 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 ...
Views: 7661(1 vote) - Amenorrhea: What does not having a menstrual cycle mean? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“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 ...
Views: 5598(1 vote) - Acupuncture and prenatal postpartum care - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyElizabeth walks into the acupuncture office with nausea, and extreme sensitivity to certain smells. Even the smell of her favorite perfume makes her feel sick after her sixth week of pregnancy. She is experiencing a poor appetite and vomits often. Ginger tea and candy have been ineffective in ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - Insurance Covers Acupuncture - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyThe debate over health insurance is current and diverse. Some feel that insurance is inherently evil while others literally depend on it for their lives. As Oriental medicine continues to move into the mainstream of health care, employers have begun to recognize it as a safe, effective form of ...
Views: 2129(2 votes) - Pediatric Tuina – Ancient Chinese Massage for Kids - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyI have 2 ½ year old twin boys, Daniel and Jack. While my smaller one, Jack, was 3 months old, he suffered from colic after breastfeeding almost once a day. When he was in pain, he would cry and his belly would be very tight to the touch. I began to massage his abdomen beside the belly button ...
Views: 6087(3 votes) - Traditional Chinese Medicine—Ancient Medicine For The Modern World - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyEast is East and West is West, as the saying goes. But in medicine, at least, the two sides are meeting. Over the past few decades, acupuncture has become more and more widely known and accepted in the United States. Many people think acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are the ...
Views: 3163(3 votes) - Vitamin K2: Bones, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Sugar Control & Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Byron RichardsVitamin K is an important antioxidant nutrient well known for its important assistance in the clotting of blood. It is also the target of the commonly over-prescribed Coumadin, adding to society-wide problems of vitamin K deficiency. Ironically, such deficiency causes hardening of the arteries ...
Views: 4891 - Sport Injuries: Effectively Treated with Acupuncture” - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“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 ...
Views: 3290(2 votes) - 3 Basic Questions about Acupuncture - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roberta MittmanSticking needles in someone to relieve problems? Really? A technique with more than 3,000 years of success behind it, acupuncture is gaining such acceptance worldwide that even Western doctors have begun to realize how powerful its application can be. 1) What exactly is acupuncture, and ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Does Acupuncture Really Work For Chronic Low Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from David SodergrenYou have probably tried a lot of different treatments over the years against your bad back. I've written this article for people like you who wonder if acupuncture really works for chronic back pain. The fact is that there have been numerous studies done on acupuncture and back pain. Here are ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Wind Invasions & Other Funny Business - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Jim ChialtasEver 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? I hope to help you understand a bit better where we are coming ...
Views: 959(2 votes) - Acupuncture for Weight Loss: Myths and Truths - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RosenthalIf you have tried everything to control your weight, you may be missing out on just the thing to help the pounds fall away—and stay off. Diet and exercise are certainly helpful tools to reach your weight goals, but if you are open to some alternative treatments acupuncture may be the boost you ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - Acupuncture recommended for Surrogates? Yes! Results say it all! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonCouples 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. ...
Views: 3396(1 vote) - Male Factor infertility on the Rise! Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Effective - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonIncidence 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 ...
Views: 2531(1 vote) - A Western and Eastern View of PMS Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWhat 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, ...
Views: 3234(1 vote) - 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: 2962(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: 2010 - 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: 3183(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: 2394(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: 5500(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: 4455(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: 2065(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: 2240(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: 1803(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: 2147(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: 2323(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: 1562(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: 1870(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: 7094(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: 2275(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: 2217(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: 1968(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: 1901(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! ...
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