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Who better to reap the benefits of preventative medicine then those most pure; children? Children seem to gain large benefits from preventative medicine and when it comes to their reaction to Oriental Medicine it’s no different. Oriental Medicine has been treating children for centuries, and as it turns out Pediatrics is one of the medicines …

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Did you ever think that heroin addiction could be treated with acupuncture? Few of us have. Acupuncture has been used for 3,000 years for everything from allergies to chronic pain, but since 1973 there has been an increase in using acupuncture as a treatment for addictions. Understanding Acupuncture and Addictions Acupuncture works on the concept …

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Acupuncture has been known to cure illness, relieve pain, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. This ancient healing art is now being applied to modern fertilization techniques. “Acupuncture, which is nontoxic and relatively affordable, holds much promise as a complimentary or alternative fertility treatment,” said Dr. Raymond Chang of New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. Understanding Acupuncture in …

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For many Americans, a visit to the dentist causes anxiety, pain, and fear. Many health experts estimate that nearly half of all adults will not seek dental care out of fear of going to the dentist. Some patients are particularly sensitive to dental equipment, which may cause them to gag uncontrollably when an instrument such …

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Since the start of Oriental medical/ acupuncture education in the United States in the 1970s and until recently, most students entering Oriental medicine school already had established careers in health care and other fields. But there is a new trend in education. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine has been educating health care providers since 1986. …

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Depression is a condition that involves both the mind and the body and affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves, and may make a person feel anxious and apathetic. Many people who suffer from depression or anxiety complain of muscle pain, headache, upset digestion, fatigue, and loss of interest, among other things. Traditional Chinese …

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For many people, acupuncture remains a misunderstood medical therapy, often cloaked in myth and mystery. In the eyes of some, it has no real standing in Western medicine. The Rise of Acupuncture in Western Medicine In reality, acupuncture has been a serious force in the West since the Republic of China reopened its doors in …

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The term “functional disorder” refers to a disease or disorder in which a body part functions in an abnormal manner. The functional gastrointestinal disorders affect many people around the globe, of different age groups, and of all genders. Western physicians have determined that functional gastrointestinal disorders are the single most common illness found in most individuals in …

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Despite the recent importance being placed on women’s health issues , the fact that many women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other disabilities do not know how to obtain basic medical and emotional care often goes overlooked. Luckily, not by everyone. Expanding Health Services for Women with Disabilities In an effort to provide respectful, high-quality …

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Acupuncture can provide long-lasting relief for lower back pain, according to a recent U.K. study. When patients were treated with 10 sessions of acupuncture over the course of three months, they reported greatly reduced pain in the lower and mid backs. Patients were still reaping the benefits of reduced pain at a 24-month follow-up session …

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