Abdominal fat is more than just unsightly --- it is a living, moving enemy that emits toxins into your system, causing diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Abdominal fat can't be spot-eliminated, but a plan that reduces your overall weight...
Many people know that smoking is unhealthy and that it is important to quit. Yet quitting is very challenging because the ingredients in cigarettes are addictive. Cigarette smoking also takes a toll on people's financial health. According to...
If you are undergoing acupuncture treatments to treat infertility, your acupuncturist may ask you to follow a special diet to help improve the progress of your treatments. Following a healthy diet is a good way to increase your fertility,...
Many smokers have tried to quit smoking countless times and have failed. The act of quitting smoking is not easy because the ingredients in cigarettes can be very addictive. People who want to quit but cannot seem to do it on their own may find...
The term "hot flash" refers to a set of symptoms that includes a sudden feeling of being very warm or hot, particularly in the face and upper body, and sweating and flushing. Both men and women can experience hot flashes. However, women get them...
Supplementing your diet with vitamin B12 each day can increase your energy levels and decrease the pain of fibromyalgia. Studies have shown that most people with fibromyalgia have low levels of vitamin B12 in their cerebrospinal fluid. Vitamin...
Acupuncture on the back can stop allergy symptoms before they start. There are several points along the urinary bladder (UB) meridian on the back that are frequently used by acupuncture practitioners to treat allergies. The UB 12, 13 and 23...
Smoking a cigarette gives you a relaxed feeling and a short-term burst of energy. But this also comes at the expense of your lungs. Your risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer rises when you smoke. Smoking it is not an...
Depression refers to a chronic mental illness in which a person's mood is characterized by sadness, anger and frustration. According to the Mayo Clinic, depression is a very common condition throughout the world. Symptoms include loss of interest...
Getting a massage one to two times a week has a great pain reducing effect if you have fibromyalgia. The kneading and rubbing involved in a massage releases pain-relieving endorphins into your system and makes you feel relaxed and good all over....
Over-the-counter pain relievers are often successful in treating the pain of fibromyalgia. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are both good choices. Your doctor may prescribe a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain that is more intense....
Everyone has times in their lives when they feel dejected or sullen. Under normal circumstances, these feelings come and then go without any major disruption. But for people that experience depression for long periods of time, it can be more...
Many situations can lead to back pain, including obesity, poor posture, improper body mechanics, arthritis, disc injuries and nerve entrapment. Some back pain is worse when sitting, while others feel more pain when standing, twisting and bending....
Abdominoplasty, also called an abdomen reduction, can help remove stretch marks and excess skin in your lower belly button area, explains MayoClinic.com. Sometimes, a surgeon will do abdominoplasty in conjunction with liposuction of the hips and...
R.I.C.E.–Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation--should usually be the primary treatment for recent musculoskeletal injuries. However, acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy to further decrease pain and swelling of an acute injury...
If you have been trying to get pregnant for over a year with no success, or you are over 35 and haven't conceived in at least six months, you may be infertile. The Chinese have been using acupuncture as a treatment for infertility for many...
The next time you get a headache, check your posture. Poor posture causes muscle strain, changes in your breathing patterns and leads to a host of problems, including headaches. Without being conscious and taking positive steps to get your posture...
For centuries Chinese medicine has incorporated acupuncture in treatments. Acupuncture is used to treat heartburn, as well as chronic pain, arthritis, and other conditions. Though viewed by some as a mysterious or alternate therapy, many have...
Scars usually flatten on their own, with time. However, it can take months or even years for that to happen, especially in the case of large scars. If you don't want to wait that long, there are a number of things you can do to help speed up...
The types of exercise you do play a major role in how your body feels. Certain exercises place a greater stress on your body and can even lead to injury. Cervicalgia refers to neck pain; these pains can increase if you choose inappropriate...
While some people experience depression once, get treated and never suffer again, many people experience repeat episodes of depression. Ward off depression relapse by taking care of your health and regularly performing certain activities that have...
In Oriental medicine terms, stress always affects the liver by causing it become stuck, stagnant and eventually very hot and inflamed. Acupuncturists will often use points related to the liver and gallbladder to calm the liver while increasing...
Hiccups are jolting, involuntary spasms that occur in your diaphragm, the large muscle that controls your breathing. Hiccups can be uncomfortable but are rarely a serious medical matter, according to the Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. Home...
Sometimes neck pain is the temporary result of a recent injury or medical condition, but many people experience pain in this area on an ongoing basis. Common causes of this chronic pain are muscle tension and arthritis. While medication can help...
Acupuncture has been used as a beauty aid for centuries in the East, but it has only recently gained popularity in the western world. More and more full-service spas are beginning to offer cosmetic acupuncture on their menu of services, and facial...
According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the more common reasons for poor leg circulation include diabetes, peripheral artery disease and varicose veins. Any condition that causes poor leg circulation falls under the category of peripheral vascular...
Scars occur as a result of a relatively serious or prolonged injury to the skin. Your body uses a specific group of proteins known as collagen to quickly repair injuries to the skin. A high amount of collagen gives the skin a stiff texture and is...
More people die from lung cancer than from breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer combined. Given the severity of these diseases, the medical community has begun emphasizing quality-of-life issues during cancer treatments. Holistic...
A scar is the result of an injury to your skin that penetrates to the dermis layer. Scar tissue contains collagen, which allows your body to repair the injury quickly, but also gives scar tissue a stiffer texture than the surrounding skin, which...
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