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
Acupuncture for Constipation Acupuncture for Constipation is a frequent alternative modality for those who suffer from poor bowel movements. According to the New England Journal of Medicine it is the most common ailment for which the American public seeks over the counter relief for. While age plays a important role in Western Medicine there are at
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia has been shown to be effective in numerous studies both in China and the West. Fibromyalgia is by nature an elusive disorder, sometimes sarcastically described as a trash can diagnosis in that it represents more of a syndrome that a typical medical etiology. Typically it is represented by widespread soft
Acupuncture for depression Acupuncture for depression has become a common treatment modality in recent years due to it’s effectiveness. In a recent study by MacPherson et al. 2013 results demonstrated that acupuncture treatments were 33% more effective than counseling and pharmacological drugs in dealing with long term depression. The basis behind the technique is similar to