The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one million Americans develop shingles each year. The disease typically appears as a painful, one-sided blistering rash that affects the skin supplied by a single spinal or cranial nerve. Pain due to shingles can be severe, even debilitating. For up to 70 percent of patients, pain
The tendency of a system, especially the physiological system of higher animals, is to maintain internal stability. All of the body’s systems work together to maintain balance in the body, but various systems have specific roles. Two of the most important systems for maintaining homeostasis are the nervous and endocrine systems. The human body fends
The term cold laser refers to the use of low-intensity or low levels of laser light. Cold laser treatment is thought to help some types of pain, inflammation, and wound healing. These lasers are used directly on or over the affected area. Cold Laser Therapy, also known as Low -level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has been
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are complimentary therapeutic modalities that are often used together in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions. Over the past 5,000 years, Chinese herbology has evolved into an art form of its own. Ancient herbal information was gathered, compiled, formulated, tested and handed down from generation to generation. Today,
Taken from http://acupuncture.com/newsletters Have you read the service menu at your favorite spa lately? If so, you may have noticed a new and intriguing addition: cosmetic acupuncture. Cosmetic acupuncture – also known as acupuncture facial rejuvenation or acupuncture facelift – is finding its way into an increasing number of full-service spas, and for good reason.