OrganizedWisdom Health - Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ayurvedic Treatment for Insomnia

Tbingel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:34:05 GMT

In Ayurvedic medicine, insomnia is often associated with a vata imbalance, which regulates breathing and circulation. An ayurvedic treatment is the application of oil on the head and feet. For the pitta type, room temperature coconut oil is used, for the vata type, warm sesame oil is applied, and for the kapha type, warm mustard oil is often applied.

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Herbal Teas for Insomnia

SScroggins — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:53:36 GMT

Although many individuals turn to herbal teas to help with insomnia, there is little scientific research to support this use. Some herbs have, though, been shown to be effective in increasing the quality of sleep.

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Devil's Dung Herb May Fight Swine Flu

Jkg0679 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:20:27 GMT

Devil's dung, also known as asafetida has been shown to help fight against swine flu (now called novel H1N1).

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Acupuncture for Attention Deficit Disorder

Jillian884 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:45:05 GMT

Acupuncture has become a popular therapy for children suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The ear may be stimulated through noninvasive procedures so it is often the favored treatment location for children. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are often the first choice for children newly diagnosed with ADD because of the safe nature of the therapy.

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One study was conducted that showed that the positive results of acupuncture lasted longer than Ritalin (methylphenidate) when stopped and recurrence rates were low.
Parents interested in pursuing natural therapies for children suffering from ADD should consult a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine or a registered acupuncturist.
Many health plans now cover partial or full costs of acupuncturist visits.
Acupuncture uses fine needles that are placed at specific locations in the body called meridians to unblock the ‘qi’, or energy, and restore balance to the body.

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Acupuncture Impacts Pain Effect on Brain

AmyS — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:12:44 GMT

A new study has shown that acupuncture affects certain receptors in the brain. These receptors are responsible for processing and suppressing pain signals. This is the first study to provide imaging of acupuncture's affect on the brain.

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Around 20 women who have been previously diagnosed with fibromyalgia were involved in this study.
Patients currently on opioids may see a greater medication response after acupuncture.
This study is published in the September 2009 Journal of NeuroImage.

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Low Back Pain and Acupuncture

JRafferty — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:30:16 GMT

Research suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for low back pain. Acupuncture has been reported to be even more effective than conventional treatments used to ease lower back pain. However, recent studies also suggest that massage therapy may be more effective at easing low back pain than acupuncture.

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Approximately up to 57% of rheumatologists and 69% of pain specialists referred patients to acupuncture specialists.
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been in existence for over 2000 years.
Up to a million people in the United States with low back pain are treated with acupuncture yearly.
Lower back pain may be caused by conditions such as a degenerative disc disease, arthritis, infections, herniated disc, pinched nerve, or weight gain. Diabetics may have low back pain radiating down their legs which is related to neuropathy.

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Sciatica and Acupuncture

SScroggins — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:16:14 GMT

Many patients with sciatica report feeling decreased pain after undergoing acupuncture. Sciatica is a symptom, rather than a condition, which causes severe pain in some patients. Acupuncturists treat various conditions through the insertion of thin needles in various points in the body.

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The placement of acupunture needles will be determined by the acupuncturist at the time of treatment.
Sciatica may be due to a variety of conditions. The underlying cause of sciatica should be treated as well as the physical pain.
Acupuncture treatment focuses on relaxing muscles which surround the sciatic area.

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Heart Palpitations and Motherwort

SScroggins — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:10:19 GMT

Motherwort, also known as lion's ear or Leonurus cardiaca, has been used to treat conditions of the heart and uterus for centuries. Motherwort has been recommended in the treatment of arrhythmias and heart palpitations. The herb is known to have a mild sedative effect as well as an anti-spasmodic property.

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Laboratory testing in China has shown that motherwort works to relax heart cells.
Motherwort is a uterine stimulant and should not be used in pregnant women.
Patients with heart palpitations are urged to consult with a physician regarding their condition and should not attempt to self-medicate with motherwort or any other herb or medication.

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Thunder God Vine

Amymarlatt — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:28:30 GMT

Thunder god vine is an herb that helps relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is a perennial twining vine that is native to Southern China. This herb relieves joint swelling and pain of RA. The thunder god vine has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine to treat fever, boils, abscesses, and inflammation.

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Thunder god vine also contains chemicals that may decrease male fertility.
Taken orally, thunder god vine can also relieve menstrual cramps.
Thunder god vine can be poisonous and have severe side effects if not cut and prepared properly.

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Chinese Herb May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis

AmyS — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:25:42 GMT

A new study shows that a Chinese herbal remedy may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F ("lei gong teng" or "thunder god vine") decreased joint paint and tenderness in those who took an extract of the herb's roots. Patients on the extract experienced more improvement than those currently on the drug sulfasalazine (Azulfidine).

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There were over 120 participants in this study.
There was no significant different in joint damage, but researchers feel the six months was not long enough to create a noticeable change in the participants x-rays.
This study is published in the August 2009 Annals of Internal Medicine.

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