Constipation IBS and other Bowel Complaints
Constipation is a fairly common physical symptom which many of us experience once in a while, however, a small subset of the general population...
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Complementary and Alternative Therapy for Acid Reflux
Generally speaking, PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) used to suppress stomach acid secretion and to treat acid reflux are very safe for short term use. ...
Acupuncture Helps Passing Kidney Stones
Kidney stone (nephrolithiasis) is a common problem in western countries, whose formation maybe related to high dietary calcium and protein. While many may pass...
Acupuncture and Insomnia
Insomnia is a common problem affecting an estimated 15% of the general population. Its cost to our society is huge. If you already had...
Acupuncture and Weight Loss
Overweight has been a common problem in the United Sates. Two thirds of the American population is overweight, and half of the overweight population...
Vertigo and Dizziness
This is a very common problem, either chronic persistent or intermittent, affecting many individuals. Not uncommonly, patients undergo extensive workup with negative results and...
Liver Cancer Patient Quality of Life Improved by Chinese Herbal Medicine
Usage of herbal and nutritional supplements is widespread and is gaining popularity. Chinese Herbal Therapy is tailored to each individual depending on his or...
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Headache
NIH and Duke University Findings NIH (National Institute of Health) recommended acupuncture as a viable treatment for chronic headache a decade ago. In 2008,...
Traditional Chinese Medicine as Energy Medicine
In this post I would like to share with our readers my experiences in treating a variety of disorders involving the extremities; each posing...
2 Cases of Mucositis Involving the Oral Cavity
Case 1 A 62 year old man, an auto mechanic, presented with an 18-month history of recurrent canker sores in his mouth. He had...