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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About Swallowing Problems The swallowing tract extends from the mouth to the stomach. The act of swallowing is divided into three phases: • The oral or mouth phase — moving food or liquid into the throat. • The pharyngeal or throat phase — squeezing food down the throat and closing the airway to prevent choking. […]
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Acupuncture best way to treat back pain, study finds By Jeremy Laurance 7:58 AM Wednesday Sep 26, 2007 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/your-health/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501145&objectid=10465967 The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture works better than anything modern medicine has devised for the treatment of back pain, scientists have concluded.In trials among 1,100 patients with
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Tendinitis Tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone. Tendinitis pain in the knee is located in the front of the knee. The pain gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines. Tendinitis knee pain can happen in runners, skiers, and cyclists.
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knee pain Causes Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems.
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Treating stroke with acupuncture A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a “brain attack.” Causes A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted because a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts open. […]
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Acupuncture for Menopause By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac, MOSM Acupuncture and Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health with Acupuncture With its close understanding of the female body, Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives. Menopause, in particular, is an area in which Oriental Medicine shines. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have […]
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Low back pain – acute Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other nearby structures. It may also be due to problems in your mid or upper back, the testicles or ovaries, or a hernia in the groin. Causes The specific structure in your back responsible for your […]
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