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Effects of Acupuncture on the Brain

Published in the current Brain Research, researchers from University of York and the Hull York Medical School have been able to find the effects of acupuncture on specific neural areas of the brain. The sensation called deqi is a common sensation felt during an acupuncture treatment that deactivates the areas in the brain responsible for [...]

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Treating Arthritis Symptoms with Acupuncture

For those who suffer from arthritis pain, there is a way to help relieve the symptoms associated with this degenerative condition and it is with acupuncture.  Acupuncture can effectively treat the pain symptoms with the insertion of needles placed at specific points after an analysis of the person’s health constitution.

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Avoid Overeating during the Holidays

The holidays are just around the corner and for many people that means invitations to dinner parties with lots of eating. Enjoy the holidays but be aware of what you eat and how much you eat. 

 
Here are a few tips to help avoid packing on the holiday pounds:

Choose to eat more healthy foods such as [...]

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Boost Your Immunity Naturally

Cold and flu season is here again and we all want to boost our immunity to fight against any bacteria or viruses surrounding us. Our immune system is a complex protective mechanism of cells, tissues and organs which work together to defend against ‘foreign invaders’. Any breakdown of this system can lead the body vulnerable [...]

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Dysmenorrhea – Painful Menstruation

Normal menstruation has a consistent blood flow, regular cycle, has few blood clots and sometimes accompanied with a little discomfort. Various factors can disrupt the menstrual cycle such as stress, diet, lifestyle, smoking, trauma or disorders of the female reproductive system such as endometriosis or fibroids.

Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation with varying intensities of pain before, [...]

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Build Your Immunity

September is upon us again. With fall approaching, that means cold and flu season is just around the corner. Now is a great time to prepare our bodies and to boost our immune system to become strong and ward off bacteria and viruses.

Our immune system is a complex protective mechanism of cells, tissues and organs [...]

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Brain Affected by Acupuncture to Reduce Pain

In a recent article posted on emaxhealth.com Aug 12, 2009, they found through brain imaging that acupuncture can affect how the brain is able to suppress and process pain signals. The ability of pain reducing and regulating receptors increased with acupuncture treatments.

The researchers at the University of Michigan Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center and [...]

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Treating Infertility with Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in particular acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, has been used for many centuries in the treatment of infertility. Many scientific studies have shown that TCM helps to boost IVF (invitro-fertilization) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).

By rebalancing the body, regulating the flow of Qi and increasing your sense of well-being acupuncture and [...]

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Relief from Seasonal Allergies

What are Seasonal Allergies?
The sun is shining and flowers are in bloom, for many of us it signals the beginning of spring but for others it’s the start of allergy season. For those who suffer from allergies, symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, congestion, watery and itchy eyes are common. Allergies are a sign of [...]

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Foods for Gout

Gout is a very painful form of arthritis when too much uric acid builds up in the body that leads to crystal formation in the body tissues such as the joints. Crystals often form in the big toe but can also affect other joints such as the ankles, heels, wrists, etc. These deposits of uric [...]

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