Simon Alexander Mannering (born 28 August 1986) is a New Zealand professional rugby league player for the New Zealand Warriors of the National Rugby League. A New Zealand international representative second row forward, who can also play at centre, he has played his whole NRL career to date with the Warriors. Simon Mannering had a […]

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Acupuncture for Weight Loss and Addiction Recovery by ACUFINDER.COM Acupuncture is known for addressing both the physiological and psychological issues of many health concerns and in doing so provides a comprehensive therapy for weight and addiction recovery issues. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine address the issues of over-eating and low metabolism with effective tools to control […]

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Acupuncture: Pins and needles for good health By Donna McIntyre Medicine is something we usually turn to only when we are ill. But increasing numbers of New Zealanders are using acupuncture to maintain good health – sometimes in conjunction with traditional western medicines, sometimes as an alternative. It’s nothing new, of course. The text believed […]

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Treatment of Neurological Disorders with Acupuncture By: Acufinder Staff Writer A neurological disorder refers to a problem with the nervous system, which is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates the body’s activities. Nerve pain can arise from trauma, inflammation, stroke, disease, infection, nerve degeneration, exposure to toxic chemicals, and nutrient deficiencies. Nerve pain […]

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Neuralgia Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve. Causes Causes of neuralgia include: • Certain drugs • Chemical irritation • diabetes • Infections,such as shingles. • Pressure on nerves by nearby structures (for instance, tumors) • Swelling and irritation (inflammation) • Trauma (including surgery) In many cases, the cause is unknown. Trigeminal […]

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Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects an estimated 12 million people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the incidence may be somewhat higher in females and most patients with severe cases are diagnosed during middle age. Older patients tend to face more severe symptoms than younger adults […]

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Achilles tendinitis Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel). Causes There are two large muscles in the calf: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing off with the foot or going up on the […]

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5 Steps to a Healthy Heart with Acupuncture Newsletter JulyFebruary is the American Heart Association’s Heart Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the dangers of heart disease and the importance of heart health. Heart disease includes conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary heart disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Despite dramatic medical […]

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Facial nerve palsy Facial nerve palsy is a nervous system disorder in which a damaged nerve in the skull affects the movement of the muscles of the face. It is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII. Causes Facial nerve palsy occurs when there is damage to the seventh cranial (facial) nerve. The seventh facial nerve […]

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