Acupuncture
Pulse – Acupuncture improves exercise tolerance
Acupuncture can ‘remarkably’ improve exercise tolerance in patients with heart failure say German cardiology researchers. Their study included 17 patients with congestive heart failure with mild or marked limitation to their activity- all on optimised medication. They were randomised to receive acupuncture or placebo – a needle that simulates the procedure without piercing the skin. [...]
Kidneys and Adrenals In Traditional Chinese Medicine – EmpowHER.com
The author of the article below, Jody Smith, describes in everyday language the Kidney as perceived in Chinese Medicine, and she maintains an excellent website http://www.ncubator.ca/ describing her journey of recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I recommend a visit to those readers who struggle with CFS. “In traditional Chinese medicine, balance is the goal. The kidneys are [...]
Natural Pain Relief for Osteoarthritis
One of the most painful and crippling autoimmune diseases to affect the joints, osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the articular cartilage and the subchondral bones. Symptoms of this disease include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking and at times, effusion. There can be many different causes of osteoarthritis, like hereditary, developmental, metabolic etc. The basic [...]
Polyphenols in red wine and green tea halt prostate cancer growth, study suggests
Patients often ask me about the health effects of red wine and/or green tea. This is a great article about some of the new research into these powerful foods: ScienceDaily (June 11, 2010) — In what could lead to a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer, scientists now know exactly why polyphenols in [...]
Stop Snoring and Save Your Life
People who snore are at a higher risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. In itself, snoring is not a serious condition, but it can affect your quality of sleep and can be very disturbing to your loved ones. Snoring affects more men than women. There are several types of snoring that are [...]
Acupuncture eases pain: Nature Neuroscience
Acupuncture eases pain: Nature Neuroscience English.news.cn 2010-05-31 09:00:04 BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhuanet) — A study conducted by neuroscientists in the U.S. finds that acupuncture can ease pain by triggering a natural painkilling chemical called adenosine, according to the Nature Neuroscience Monday. The ancient Chinese art, which involves sticking needles into the body's "pressure points," has [...]
Fall Massage Special at ACS
Who couldn’t use a bit of pampering as we are all back to school, back to work, back to everything. Book an acupuncture session between now and October 24, 2009 and receive 50% off a massage with Catie of Spirit Wellness. Coupon for discount available when you come for your acupuncture appointment. Don’t miss out!
Obesity and Visceral Fat
I know that many people are struggling with weight gain and most recognize the risks of obesity. If a summer of activity hasn’t trimmed your waistline, though, this is the time to do something about it, before the fall and winter holiday seasons begin. Recently we have learned a lot more about the health risks [...]
May is National Arthritis Month
Arthrtis is the most common cause of disability in the U.S. The Arthritis Foundation notes: “Arthritis is a debilitating disease that profoundly impacts the lives of millions of Americans on a daily basis,” said John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO, Arthritis Foundation. “The effects of the 46 million Americans with arthritis on the economy [...]
Acupuncture Research Merry-Go-Round
No sooner does a research study confirm that acupuncture is better than pills for chronic headaches, than another shows up proclaiming that acupuncture has no effect on headaches. This reminds me of the early days when the press began widely covering drug and supplement trials. “Research confirms product X is good for you!” “Research denies [...]