Showing posts with label Acupuncture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Acupuncture. Show all posts

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Trigeminal Neuralgia by Acupuncture

May 31, 2018 Acupuncture , 4 Comments
Successful Treatment of a Resistance Trigeminal Neuralgia 
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic pain syndrome characterized by severe unilateral paroxysmal facial pain. Pain attacks are usually stimulated by tactile irritation within the region of the trigeminal nerve.1 TN pain typically remits and relapses, even when patients are on conventionally used treatments, resulting in a major source of disability and poor quality of life. Various drugs, such as carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, gabapentin and baclofen, have been used to treat TN.1 Additionally, several minimally invasive approaches, such as trigeminal nerve block at the level of the sphenopalatine ganglion, microvascular decompression, radiofrequency rhizotomy and botulinum toxin injection, have been performed for the relief of pain.1,2 However, none of these methods are free of complications. The most common adverse effects after minimal invasive approaches are paresthesia, facial sensory loss, weakness or paralysis of masseter muscles and, rarely, loss of the corneal reflex.3 Herein, we report a female patient with TN who was intractable to previous treatment with carbamazepine, trigeminal nerve block and radiofrequency rhizotomy and was treated successfully by acupunctur
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Wednesday, 9 May 2018

How does ACUPUNCTURE help shoulder pain and frozen shoulder?

May 09, 2018 Acupuncture , 6 Comments
How does ACUPUNCTURE help shoulder pain and frozen shoulder?


Almost two years ago a middle-aged man came to see me with severe frozen shoulder. He told me that he had suffered from this for 6 years. He previously had 5 cortisone injections and 2 operations, none of which solved the problem of his frozen shoulder.  After his fifth session of acupuncture, his shoulder pain had completely cleared. The result of the treatment is no surprise because we always find out the cause of the pain so that we can resolve it quickly.

1. What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a very common disease in the clinic and is mostly found in those over the age of 50 years.  It can, however, be found in all ages but is less common. This is why Chinese Medicine textbooks also refer to it as ‘Fifties Shoulder’.  Once you acquire frozen shoulder it not only affects work but also daily activities.

In the beginning Frozen Shoulder presents with mild pain in one shoulder around the joint which gradually worsens. The pain can be located on the front, top or back of the shoulder and can be worse during activities when using the arm.  When the pain gets worse it will affect the range of movement, including: lifting the arm forward, pulling the arm back, combing the hair, shaving and dressing.

2. Causes of Frozen Shoulder

Traditional Chinese Medicine considers the following reasons which are the main causes of frozen shoulder.

 Attack of External Pathogens (Wind & Cold)
In this cause, the shoulder is being attacked by the cold or wind of external pathogens. Such things like air-conditioning, fan or open window or no blanket whilst you sleep.  This leads to an invasion of cold causing stagnation in the channels around the shoulder and results in pain.  Usually this pain comes and goes depending on the climate.  It will be worse on a cold and windy day.

 Blood Stagnation Due to Injury
This type of Frozen Shoulder can be caused by a reduced flow in the circulation leading to stagnation of blood, such as from sports injuries, overuse of the shoulder or general injury.  The pain will be sharp, fixed and feel deep within the shoulder.  The pain may even occur while sleeping.

 Frozen Shoulder from lack of circulation in the Neck
The neck, shoulders and arms share a few channels and when there is a lack of circulation to the neck the problem will affect the circulation in the arms and shoulders causing shoulder pain and frozen shoulder.  This type of frozen shoulder may also be combined with finger tingling or numbness.

  Disorder of Internal Organ
Chinese Medicine considers that the channels and internal organs are strongly related.  Sometimes, when internal organs are weakened or in a state of dysfunction, the shoulders can be affected as a consequence.  These organs can include the Liver, Gall Bladder, Lungs and Small Intestine.


3. How does Chinese medicine treat shoulder pain and frozen shoulder?
First of all we will find out the cause of the pain by our Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis method, such as pulse, tongue, signs and symptoms.

Secondly, we will set up an appropriate principle of treatment, which is suitable and most effective to your cause – ie. acupuncture,  cupping, scrubbing or Chinese meridian massage.


4. Prevention of shoulder pain
 Avoid direct wind on your shoulder and neck while sleeping.  Cover your shoulder and neck, especially in the cold evening while sleeping. In cold or windy weather, protect your neck and shoulders with clothing such as a scarf.

 If you have an old injury to your neck or shoulder seek immediate treatment to resolve the injury.

 Avoid touching frozen or cold objects with your hands as this may affect the circulation to your neck and shoulders.

 Regular gentle exercise involving the shoulders and arms.
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Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Acupuncture for Frozen shoulder

May 08, 2018 Acupuncture , 6 Comments
Acupuncture for Frozen shoulder


The shoulder is prone to injury due its structure and function.   As a ball and socket joint, there is more mobility, therefore more chance for injury.
Key structures around the shoulder include the biceps tendon, and the rotator cuff muscles (the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis) which help to move and stabilize the shoulder.
Are you suffering from shoulder pain, but don’t want to have surgery or take drugs to ease the pain? You may have been told you need to get steroid shots or take other measures that only mask the discomfort, but there are natural shoulder pain treatments that can provide as good if not better relief. This is particularly true if you have what is referred to as “frozen shoulder syndrome.”

Understanding Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen shoulder syndrome usually presents with the following symptoms:
Pain in the shoulder worsens at night
Shoulder movement is restricted by pain, especially during rotation and adduction
Pain often persists for two years or longer, even after treatment has begun
Adduction of the shoulder is the movement of the arm toward the body’s midline. For example, if you hold you arm out straight out at the shoulder and bring it down to your side, this is an example of adduction. This sort of movement is painful for those who have frozen shoulder syndrome.

People who have Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, thyroid problems or cardiovascular disease are more likely to develop frozen shoulder syndrome than the average population. Those who have suffered from a stroke are also at higher risk, and as many as 40 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes will suffer from frozen shoulder syndrome at one point or another.

Acupuncture Treatment for Shoulder Pain


Acupuncture treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, improving blood flow and decreasing pain.  Acupuncture excels at treating the chronic, nagging type injuries that don’t respond well to conventional treatment.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin, pre-sterilized needles in various areas of the body to elicit a response.  Acupuncture stimulates the release of the opiods (pain killing chemicals) as well as adenosine- a natural pain killer with anti-inflammatory properties.
Unlike a cortisone injection, which is given directly in the injured area, acupuncture needles do not have to be placed in an already injured area. By using a style of acupunture that focuses on distal treatments (ie-away from painful areas), we can achieve results without causing any additional discomfort
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Friday, 4 May 2018

Treating Back Pain With Acupuncture in DELHI (NCR)

May 04, 2018 Acupuncture , 5 Comments
Treating Back Pain With Acupuncture in DELHI (NCR)

At SPARSH ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC, our staff uses acupuncture for back pain with great success for our DELHI (NCR) patients. The popularity of this treatment has been on the rise due to several double-blind studies offering scientific evidence that acupuncture provides significant relief from back discomfort. During the procedure, thin needles are left to rest at certain points on the back and may also be used in combination with electrical stimulation. The measurable decrease in pain level, along with the absence of side effects, makes this treatment desirable for patients of all ages and those suffering from a variety of conditions.

Common Causes of Chronic & Acute Conditions
Upward of 80 percent of individuals seek back pain treatment at least once during their lifetime for a multitude of reasons. While some suffer with lower back pain from chronic conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and skeletal irregularities, others have more acute conditions. Muscle strain, ligament injury and bulging or ruptured disks may cause immediate symptoms. Those who experience these injuries need prompt treatment to alleviate discomfort. As the human body ages, many experience intervertebral disc degeneration, which is a common condition where the cushioning discs between each vertebra begin to break down and cause pain. Many patients also seek acupuncture treatment for neck pain relief. Our clinic understands the interconnection between the structure of the back and neck, and we have experience treating issues in both areas.
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Thursday, 3 May 2018

ACUPUNCTURE FOR BACK PAIN

May 03, 2018 Acupuncture , 38 Comments
ACUPUNCTURE FOR BACK PAIN



Treating back pain and sciatica with Acupuncture has proven to show great results. As a pain specialist, I see many patients with sciatica and low back pain; and the benefits with Acupuncture are phenomenal.  Whether it be chronic back pain that never seems to go away, or back pain from an injury, I can help.  When there is pressure on the sciatic nerve, it causes radiating pain that goes down the leg and follows specific acupuncture channels. The sciatic nerve runs from the low back down the leg.

WHAT TO EXPECT
During the initial consultation, we will establish details of your pain so that we can come up with the proper treatment plan. Everyone is different, and treatment plans depend on many variables. The initial consultation is very important for the treatment plan.

What does the treatment plan depend on?
How long you have had the pain-If their was a specific injury
The severity of pain; usually measured on a pain scale of 1-10
If the pain travels to other areas of the body
What resolves or makes the pain worse
What Acupuncture channels the pain is in
Which specific types of pain is felt; these will usually fall under “stabbing”, “cramping”, “dull”, “achy”, “cold”, “burning”, etc.

THE COURSE OF TREATMENT
Just like mentioned above, the amount of Acupuncture treatments for sciatica and back pain will vary person to person. At the beginning of treatment, weekly or biweekly Acupuncture sessions are recommended. Once the pain is under control and minimized, the time between Acupuncture visits can be longer; stretching out to every 2,3, and 4 weeks. Then, maintenance or tune-up Acupuncture visits are highly recommended.

4 Things You Can Do Along With Acupuncture To Relieve Back Pain

STRETCHING
There are plenty of stretches that will help relieve sciatica and back pain. One of my favorites is best to do a few times per day. While lying flat on your back on the ground with your legs straight, raise 1 leg at a time and bring towards the floor crossing over your other leg.

CUPPING
This is another modality that works amazing for any types of pain. I almost always use this during the Acupuncture session because it boosts the results of the Acupuncture treatment. The cups are used to relieve pain, increase blood and qi circulation, and remove toxins. Refer to the cupping section of my website here for more in depth information on this modality.

ACUPRESSURE/MASSAGE
During the Acupuncture sessions, many different points are used on the body; mostly on the limbs. I will recommend a few of these points that I use to massage yourself at home. This is known as Acupressure.

PROPER DIET
Drinking enough water will help the process of healing as well. Staying hydrated helps nourish the tendons and muscles. I usually recommend to drink about half of your body weight in ounces per day. Make sure that the water is no colder than room temperature.

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Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Acupuncture Clinic Specialist in Pain Relief

May 02, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments
Acupuncture Clinic Specialist in Pain Relief


Do you need an acupuncture clinic in DELHI that can help you overcome a painful musculo-skeletal pain condition?
If so, you’re in the right place. SPARSH ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC in using acupuncture to provide fast relief from pain arising from muscle, joint and nerve problems.

Is acupuncture effective for pain relief?
Over the years we’ve achieved wonderful results using natural methods to help many of our patients overcome painful musculo-skeletal conditions. That’s not particularly surprising, since this form of complementary medicine has been doing exactly that for thousands of years.  If you have acute or chronic pain, acupuncture is certainly a fantastic choice and is available to you at SPARSH ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC.

Achieve relief for:

Back Pain or Sciatica
Headache
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Arthritis
Back related hamstring pain
Ankle Sprain & Ligament Damage
Muscle Aches & Pains
Disc protrusion
Sacroiliac / SI joint problems
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Monday, 30 April 2018

Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

April 30, 2018 Acupuncture , 11 Comments
Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease


Acupuncture is based on long and thin needles which are penetrated into patients’ skin to stimulate certain points on the body. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there are totally 720 acupuncture points and 402 of them can be used to treat illnesses in medicine. Among these acupuncture points, by stimulating some of them, kidney health can be improved. This is the reason why acupuncture can be used to treat Chronic Kidney Disease.

Kidney is an organ that servers us as a filter. When there is something goes wrong with kidney, renal ischemia and anoxia will appear. Both these two conditions can cause deterioration of illness condition. There are oxygen in blood, and when bloodstream in kidney is improved, kidney intrinsic cells are able to get enough nutrition and oxygen, which is helpful for injured kidney tissues to get recovery. Also, it is protective for residual kidney function. Therefore, acupuncture is an important adjuvant therapy in the treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease.

Chronic Kidney Disease is incurable at present, especially when it develops to advanced stage. With the deterioration of kidney function, patients always experience a group of discomforts like poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, skin itching and insomia and so on. Many oral medications can be used to alleviate these symptoms; however, long-term usage of these medicines will cause many side effects. To avoid these unnecessary side effects, acupuncture can be used as an alternative treatment. With acupuncture therapy, all these discomforts can be relieved successfully. More importantly, no side effects are caused. For this reason, acupuncture therapy is becoming increasing popular among Chronic Kidney Disease patients.

Lastly, what we need to mention is that there is no cure for Chronic Kidney Disease at present, and it also can not be cured by acupuncture. However, with the help of this treatment, kidney condition indeed can be improved, so if you are a patient of kidney disease, I am sure you will be benefited from this traditional Chinese medicine.
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acupuncture for height increase.

April 30, 2018 Acupuncture , 5 Comments

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acupuncture for height increase.

 Acupuncture simply boosts up the body’s positive energies so that it can overcome symptoms of diseases or other conditions by stimulating various pressure points with the aid of hair thin needles. Since acupuncture stimulates the body, with an acupuncture expert can also stimulate the pituitary gland to secret more HGH into the body to trigger growth. There can never be an excess of HGH in the body since the body will naturally remove the excess HGH from the blood maintaining a perfect level. Once the HGH is in the body it needs to be guided to work ok bones and tissues making the person grow. The TCM theory relates bones to kidney with is in turn related to pituitary gonad axis. So to use acupuncture t increase height the experts can guide HGH to the bone via the TCM kidney. Alongside growing bones, acupuncture can also stimulate tissues and muscles associated with the bones to grow hence preventing spasm or muscle.
If you do not get results in three treatments, then all the money you give will be returned to you.
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Sunday, 29 April 2018

Five Interesting Facts About Acupuncture

April 29, 2018 Acupuncture , 1 Comments
Five Interesting Facts About Acupuncture

  1.  Five Interesting Facts About Acupuncture
  2. Acupuncture is thousands of years old
  3. Acupuncture needles weren’t always metal
  4. Acupuncture needles are tiny
  5. Acupuncture can help many conditions including depression and arthritis

Every acupuncture treatment is customized to individual needs
Millions of Americans use acupuncture every year. While this traditional Chinese medicine is highly popular, there are still some misconceptions about acupuncture. Here are five interesting acupuncture facts to help you understand this style of healing.

Acupuncture is Thousands of Years Old
The practice of acupuncture began in ancient China and has been recorded in history as long as 2,000 years ago. There are some, however, that believe the practice has been around almost twice as long.

Acupuncture Needles Weren’t Always Metal
While today’s acupuncture needles are made of stainless steel, originally, acupuncture needles were made from a variety of materials. Needles have been made from gold, silver, stone, bamboo and bone.

Acupuncture Needles are Tiny
Acupuncture needles are incredibly small. A regular sewing needle measures at 1.02 mm. Acupuncture needles, on the other hand, are only .25 mm in diameter. That’s smaller than two pieces of human hair! These small size needles help make acupuncture treatments virtually painless.

Many Conditions Can Be Treated By Acupuncture
The World Health Organization (WHO) endorses acupuncture as a treatment for over two dozen different medical conditions. Conditions in which WHO endorses acupuncture for include, but are not limited to:
Adverse reactions to chemotherapy
Depression
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sciatica pain, and more!

Every Acupuncture Treatment is Unique
No two acupuncture treatments are the same. Each person is unique, giving them unique acupuncture points that are selected for their acupuncture therapy. Even if two people sought acupuncture for the same condition, their acupuncture treatments would be very different
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Friday, 27 April 2018

Using Trigger Point Acupuncture For Muscle Tightness

April 27, 2018 Acupuncture , 4 Comments
Using Trigger Point Acupuncture For Muscle Tightness


Find relief
Use trigger point acupuncture
Suffering from muscle tightness can make the little things you enjoy every day suddenly less pleasurable. Going for a run or even shopping can begin to cause soreness if your muscles are tight. Instead of living with pain and discomfort, you should start looking into methods to help relieve the pain.

Find the Right Method
There are a multitude of pain relief methods available to you. While pain medicine and physical therapy are often the first methods people turn to, these may not be the best solutions when you want long-term relief. Using trigger point acupuncture for muscle tightness is an effective and safe way to loosen up those muscles and keep you nimble well into the future.

Why You Should Be Using Trigger Point Acupuncture For Muscle Tightness
Acupuncture has been around for several thousands of years and works to rebalance the energy in your body. By placing tiny needles in specific acupuncture points throughout your body endorphins are released, causing you to feel more relaxed and therefore, lessen any pain you may be experiencing. Endorphins are your body’s natural pain relievers and will keep you feeling at ease long after receiving treatment. Since stress may also be a factor, using trigger point acupuncture for muscle tightness will help soothe your entire body. Be aware, it may take a few sessions for your body to feel the full effects of relief.

Find Relief From Muscle Tightness Today With Sparsh Acupuncture!
Sparsh Acupuncture will develop a customized treatment plan to help relieve your discomfort from muscle tightness. Being both an acupuncturist and licensed physician, Dr.  combines the best of both worlds to help his patients find true relief and comfort. 
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Sunday, 25 March 2018

Weight Loss: how ice therapy can help you lose weight !

March 25, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments
Weight Loss:  how ice therapy can help you lose weight !


Weight Loss:  how ice therapy can help you lose weight !
How does Ice Therapy work?
Ice therapy works to increase blood circulation which promotes healing and relaxing of your muscles.  Ice Therapy helps in the transfer of oxygen to your muscle tissue and thus helps your body repair any damage. Your Physio will recommend a suitable time, placement and duration for Ice Therapy.
Ice Therapy is also used in conjunction with other Physio treatment  to relieve pain such as Rheumatic pain, Back & Neck pain, Sprains and Muscle stiffness. 

How does it work?
Ice therapy works on the areas of the body that are sagging in order to make them slim and firm. Ice therapy lifts the sagging skin, tightens the tissues, detoxifies the body, improves cellulite and most importantly helps you lose weight in just a few sessions.
When combined with right diet and exercise, ice therapy can do wonders by helping you lose the unwanted kilos. The technique started in Mexico around 2000s and is still used as a massage technique.

How to use it
Different ways like ice bags, gels packs and many such other ways are used to apply ice on the particular areas from where you want to burn fat. Just put few ice cubes in a zip lock and try the new ice therapy at home. Or you can simply wrap the ice cubes in a cloth and apply it to the required area.

Other methods
In countries like US and Europe, there are centres for ice therapy where they first clean your skin with mud so that the blood flow in that area increases which makes the process more effective. No side effects of this therapy have yet been reported.
Ice therapy can also be tried by woman over the age of 40 who have lost firmness in their buttocks, chest and abdomen.

Different types of ice
There are many types of ice available in the market including ice containing oil and natural herbs that are effective in weight loss. Different types of ice have a different level of effectiveness on weight loss.

How to perform ice therapy at home
Plain ice can also be used to while performing the ice therapy. But you can add a few things listed below to make the therapy more effective.

Ingredients
2-3 tbsp horsetail
A handful of rosemary leaves
3 tbsp of coffee
A handful of Ivy
Green tea
½ litre of water

How to make it: Boil all the ingredients in water for 15 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature. Pour this into an ice tray and freeze it. Do not put the ice directly on your skin. Wrap it in a cloth or ziplock.




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Thursday, 22 February 2018

ACUPUNCTURE FOR INJURY, PAIN

February 22, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments

ACUPUNCTURE FOR INJURY, PAIN



The primary focus of treatment involves the release of muscle motor and trigger points on the affected and paired muscle groupings. These are areas within the muscle that, when injured, affect the muscle’s ability to function properly often resulting in pain or injury. When acupuncture is applied to these areas, the muscle is reset back to it’s healthy state. By increasing circulation to the injured muscle, the body’s innate healing supports the muscle’s ability to heal, thus reducing pain and inflammation.
Injury is often the result of a postural imbalance as one muscle group becomes quite strong from years of participation in a given sport. During a session, we’ll assess your posture to determine the underlying cause of injury. Focus is on identifying the primary muscles involved with motor point treatment protocols. We’ll create a care plan and determine the proper restorative exercise to gently rebalance and strengthen adjacent muscle groups.

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Friday, 16 February 2018

Acupuncture Acupressure Treatment for Diabetes

February 16, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments
Acupuncture acupressure treatment for Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that is becoming increasingly common and progressively complicated. There were approximately 175 million people afflicted with diabetes worldwide, according to a 1994 report released during the 15th International Diabetes Federation Congress. Clinicians used to treat it as a disease of high blood glucose; however, we now view it as a disease of many factors, involving abnormal breakdown of fat, protein and glucose. Glucose is the sugar our body uses as energy for our cells. Current management involves controlling glucose levels to minimize complications in the finer blood vessels (microvasculature) as well as controlling other metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol / triglycerides, or obesity to prevent complications in the bigger blood vessels (macrovasculature).

Diabetes mellitus is a term that was coined by Aretaeus the Cappadocian, a first century Greek physician. According to the physician, "diabetes" means "to flow through like a siphon", and "mellitus" meant "honey". He also described diabetes as a disease that led to "sweet urine" and "siphoning or melting down of the flesh and limbs into urine".

The definition and management of diabetes mellitus have changed over the years. We used to differentiate the two different types of diabetes by its time of onset. A patient was diagnosed with juvenile-onset diabetes if he was discovered to have high blood glucose during childhood. The patient would be diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes if he was discovered to have uncontrolled glucose during adulthood, usually when they were elderly.

However, there were many patients who fell in between the age groups. In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase of diabetes among people in their 20s and 30s; therefore, the terms "juvenile-onset" and "adult-onset" diabetes have become obsolete.

Patients were also categorized into having "insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)" or "non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)". However, there are many patients now receiving both oral medications as well as insulins in order to control their diabetes.

Individuals with diabetes are currently categorized has being Type 1or Type 2.

Type 1 diabetes results from an absolute lack of insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is due to a relative lack of insulin or insensitivity to the available insulin.
There are also other intermediate stages of the disease:.
Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman develops glucose intolerance only during pregnancy (this means her glucose levels rise higher due to physiological stress and the body is unable to secrete enough insulin to drive the glucose into the body's cells in order to utilize the glucose.) This is usually detected during or after the 2nd trimester and the woman carries a higher risk of developing diabetes later on in life.
Impaired glucose intolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFG), occurs when blood glucose is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Patients with IGT or IFG who continue to have uncontrolled glucose levels may eventually develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years.

Many view diabetes as a progressive disease that initially surfaces as impaired glucose intolerance with a high post-meal glucose. (This means the glucose level is abnormally high after eating a meal.) The high glucose levels continue to demand the pancreas to secrete more insulin resulting in a state of hyperinsulinemia. However, the body becomes resistant to the insulin, and later develops a relative lack of insulin, and high fasting (before eating) glucose levels. Typically this pattern presents itself as type 2 diabetes. Eventual exhaustion of the islet cells (a type of cell in the pancreas that makes insulin) leads to a final stage of definite or absolute lack of insulin with a typical presentation of type 1 diabetes.

Metabolic Defects in Type 2 Diabetes

Within a population, type 2 diabetes is much more common than type 1 diabetes. For example, there are approximately 16 million people afflicted with diabetes in the United States, with approximately 90 to 95% of the patients having type 2 disease while only 5 to 10% has type 1 disease. Epidemiological studies have also found that type 2 disease is more common among African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and Pacific Islanders. These ethinic populations are more at risk of developing diabetes probably due to a genetic predisposition as well as the rapid adaptations to western cultures that include high fat diet and sedentary lifestyles.
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Thursday, 15 February 2018

Acupuncture Acupressure treatment for Bronchial Asthma

February 15, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments

Acupuncture Acupressure treatment for 

Bronchial Asthma


Asthma is a lung condition where inflammation (swelling) and tightening of the airways causes difficulty breathing air into and out of the chest. 
Different cells, most of them immune cells, produce this inflammation when triggered by contact with irritants. The inflammation blocks the airways, making it difficult to breathe normally.
Recurrent bouts of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing, usually at night or in the morning, are brought on by the inflammation.
The inflammation is reversible, either spontaneously or with treatment but it can leave the airways more likely to overreact to various triggers.

Acupuncture

During acupuncture, the practitioner inserts very thin needles into your skin at specific points on your body. There is little evidence to support this therapy as an effective asthma treatment. Several uncontrolled studies have been done, with mixed or disappointing results. Some research suggests that acupuncture may reduce the need for inhaled steroids, particularly in children, but more definitive studies are needed. If you decide to try acupuncture, work with an experienced, licensed acupuncturist, preferably one who is also a medical doctor.

Breathing exercises

Breathing exercises used for asthma include the Buteyko technique, Papworth method and yoga breathing (pranayama). You take slow, deep, even breaths to change your breathing pattern and prevent rapid breathing (hyperventilation). The exercises don't seem to improve the allergic reaction that triggers asthma symptoms. A comprehensive review of research on asthma breathing methods found there is not enough evidence to say whether or not this CAM treatment really works. However, they are easy to do and may help you relax. Some people who have tried them said they felt better.

Chiropractic manipulation

A few studies have hinted that spinal manipulation may help reduce the number of asthma attacks and the need for medication, particularly in children. However, a comprehensive review of chiropractic asthma studies found there is not enough evidence to support its use as an effective asthma treatment.

Diet, vitamins and supplements

A nutritious diet helps you stay healthy. And, more and more studies show that certain vitamins and nutrients found in foods may help relieve asthma symptoms in some people. Three that seem promising include:
  • Antioxidants. People with severe asthma appear to have lower levels of these protective nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. Hospitals commonly give the antioxidant magnesium through a vein for severe asthma attacks. Studies have hinted that eating foods rich in the antioxidants vitamin C and E may ease asthma symptoms, but a recent, well-conducted review shows they do not.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy oils found in several types of fish may reduce the inflammation that leads to asthma symptoms. Small studies suggest fish oil supplements also offer a modest benefit. It's unclear whether omega-3s from flaxseed and canola oil have the same beneficial effects as omega-3s found in fish. Omega-3s also appear to have a number of other health benefits.
  • Vitamin D. Some people with severe asthma have low levels of vitamin D. Researchers are exploring whether vitamin D may reduce asthma symptoms in some people. Ask a doctor how much vitamin D is best. Too much can cause kidney damage.
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Acupuncture Acupressure treatment for Leukemia

February 15, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments

Acupuncture Acupressure treatment for 

Leukemia


 Leukemia is a type of cancer in which abnormal white blood cells grow in an uncontrolled manner. The white blood cells divide, multiply, and then spread out of control. This interferes with the production of normal blood cells.

 Understanding how normal blood cells are formed offers greater insight into leukemia. Most blood cells are formed in the bone marrow and by the other organs in the lymph system. The marrow is the soft, sponge-like center of large bones. In the marrow of a healthy person marrow, very young cells called stem cells multiply and mature into three types of cells: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Each type has a specific job to do in the body. 

 White blood cells fight infection by destroying bacteria and viruses that invade the body. 

 Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. 

 Platelets help form blood clots, which control bleeding when a person is injured. 
The lymph system consists of the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and tonsils. This system produces B-and T-lymphocytes (types of white blood cells). The B-lymphocytes fight infection by making substances called antibodies, which attack germs in the body. T-lymphocytes help to destroy invading organisms as well as cancer cells.

 In leukemia, the marrow produces too many immature or abnormal white blood cells. As a result the leukemia cells crowd out the marrow and leave very little space for the normal blood cells to grow. Consequently, the number of healthy blood cells drops, and causes frequent infections, anemia, and bleeding problems.

 This year about 31,500 Americans will be diagnosed with leukemia, including 28,800 adults and 2,700 children, and approximately 21,500 persons will die of leukemia. The chances of survival depend on the type of leukemia, the age and health of the person, and the medical treatment one receives. An average of 65% of people with leukemia survive for one year after diagnosis. This rate drops to about 44% five years after diagnosis.

 Leukemia is grouped in two ways. One way is by the type of white blood cell that is affected. The other way is by how quickly the disease develops and worsens. This grouping is important because the speed with which leukemia progresses and the types of therapy that are given vary.

 There are two main types of white blood cells: granulocytes and lymphocytes. Leukemia involving granulocytes is called myeloid or myelogenous leukemia. Leukemia involving lymphocytes is called lymphocytic leukemia.

 Leukemia can be either acute or chronic. Acute leukemia progresses quickly with many immature cells. Chronic leukemia progresses slowly with more mature, normal looking cells. 

 The two ways of grouping leukemia usually results in four main types of leukemia:

 Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a common leukemia in adults from the ages of 50 to 70 years old. It is also called acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL). Acute promyelocytic leukemia, a subtype of leukemia, is associated with bleeding disorders.

 Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most commonly diagnosed in children under the age 10, but it also affects adults of ages 65 and older. Most ALL cases involve B-cell lymphocytes. The good news is that the 5-year survival rate of ALL has dramatically improved from 38% in the mid-1970s to 60% in the late-1990s. Survival rates for children with ALL have increased from 54% to 82% over the same period.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) occurs mainly in adults from 50 to 70-year-old, but a small number of children may get CML. People with CML usually have a mutated gene called the "Philadelphia" chromosome where a part of one specific chromosome is attached to a different chromosome.

 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) usually affects older adults and can run in families. Persons with CLL may feel well for years without treatment.
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Acupuncture Acupressure treatment for Allergic Rhinitis : Definition

February 15, 2018 Acupuncture , 3 Comments
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever  


Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a disorder characterized by acute attacks of nasal itching, congestion, watery nasal discharge, and sneezing. The episodes occur frequently with short intervals, or remission periods, between attacks. Attacks commonly occur in the morning and at night. Affected individuals are completely normal between episodes. The disorder is due to a hypersensitivity reaction to certain substances that affect the mucous membranes of the nose and associated glands. The disease presents in both seasonal and perennial forms.

From the TCM viewpoint, the nose has both respiratory and olfactory (smell) functions. It works closely with the lungs, kidneys, spleen, and meridians. The lungs open into the nose and nasal function is mainly dependent on the action of the lung energy, qi. The free movement of the lung qi keeps the nasal passages clear and maintains an accurate sense of smell. The governing meridian (Du Mai), a channel system of the midline controlled by the kidneys, passes through the nose. The kidneys thus communicate with the nose. The spleen is the primary organ of digestion and its main function is to transform food into essence (jing) . This is then transported to the lungs and heart where it is used to create qi and blood. Normal spleen function therefore facilitates proper functioning of the lungs; when the spleen is impaired, phlegm-related disorders may develop.

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Saturday, 10 February 2018

How acupuncture treatment works for sciatica

How acupuncture treatment works for sciatica

February 10, 2018 Acupuncture , 0 Comments



How acupuncture works for sciatica

Sciatica is the name given to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that irritates this nerve can cause pain, ranging from mild to severe. Sciatica is usually caused by a compressed nerve in the lower spine.

How does acupuncture work physiologically for pain relief?

By inserting small needles into specific sites on the body, the needles trigger a response from the nervous system. This response from the nervous system leads our brain to:
  • release a cascade of natural painkillers (endorphins and enkephalins),
  • increase blood flow to the painful area,
  • relax the muscles in the surrounding area.

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