Tension Headache Tension Headache is the most frequent type of headache for which there are eleven different classifications for. Approximately sixty percent of all adults experienced one last year. According to the Michigan Department of Labor it is one of the leading causes for individuals seeking disability benefits. The exact cause is not known but
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition which affects many individuals to one degree or another once a person passes age fifty. It is defined as the breakdown of articular cartilage and bony overgrows which lead to impaired functioning. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis there is no metabolic component involved which is inflammatory in nature. Osteoarthritis instead is due to everyday
Acupuncture Insomnia Acupuncture Insomnia, Insomnia is a common disorder in western industrialized societies particularly among the aged. It is frequently is divided into two clinical patterns; ‘ Initial insomnia ‘ is difficulty in falling asleep and can be associated with an emotional disturbance or being too reeved up and ‘ Early Morning Wakening ‘ in which the patient falls asleep
Acupuncture for Gastroenteritis Acupuncture for Gastroenteritis, Gastroenteritis is generally defines as inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract. This can be caused by a number of factors such as diet, bacteria / virus, parasite or other toxic substance. Each category will manifest differently depending on the nature and dose of the irritant. The abdomen may also be
Detox Diet Detox Diet, Detox diet has become a buzz word in recent years with the rise of consumer interest in health and nutrition. Ever since Rachel Carson first published her book ‘ Silent Spring ‘ back in 1975 the public has been concerned with environmental toxins and the poisonous items we all seem to be exposed to