aromatherapy is acupuncture. Acupuncture‚ originating in Chinese medicine is the insertion of needles into a “series of points that help relax the tendons and ligaments‚ soften the cervix‚ strengthen the uterus‚ and relieve tension and stress. Studies suggest that pre-birth acupuncture can decrease the length of labor‚ and reduce the likelihood of interventions such as chemical induction of labor‚ use of epidural anesthesia‚ and Caesarian delivery” (Yohe‚ 2008). According to Betts (2006) acupuncture is widely
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(10). Not only can it be used exclusively or complementary‚ it can also be used as preventive medicine. WM relies on chemical drugs that are very strong and tend to produce serious side effects to the patient‚ where TCM relies on Chinese herbs‚ acupuncture‚ and qigong (pronounced chee-gong). The goal of TCM is to return the body to homeostasis. That is‚ its optimal balanced functioning ability. When the body is at homeostasis‚ there is no room for disease. It is only when the body is out of balance
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help them‚ but today in this modern time‚ how has the contribution of this ancient civilisation affected the world even today. Founded after the discovery of Prince Liu Sheng’s tomb (who died around 200 BC) the 2‚300-year-old invention called acupuncture is
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activity. Normally doctors recommend physical therapy so you can strengthen your back muscles so when you go back to activity you can be supported. Finally there is the option of acupuncture‚ this is a very controversial technique‚ I have done it a couple of times and it is very relaxing and helped with my pain a lot. What acupuncture is meant to do is prompt the body to produce chemicals that help to reduce pain. The other option is surgical and is rarely necessary. It is only recommended if you have been
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available. Alternative treatments aimed at stress reduction‚ such as biofeedback and relaxation‚ are well-studied and considered effective treatments for some patients with headaches. There are additional "nontraditional" headache treatments‚ including acupuncture‚ massage‚ herbs‚ and diets‚ for which there are varying degrees of effectiveness. One example suggests placing a few drops of peppermint oil at the base of the hairline to relax the muscle tension on one’s scalp‚ ideally relieving the headache.
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Comparison between Tradition and Modern Treatments for Chronic Ankle Instability Introduction Ankle sprains are one of the most commonly encountered musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes and sedentary people. The majority of sprains are caused by an inversion mechanism of the plantarflexed foot. As a result‚ the lateral ankle ligaments are most frequently injured‚ with injury to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) the most common. Injuries to the
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Cited: * "Acupuncture Today." Five Element Theory. Acupuncture Today. Web. 16 Mar 2013. * Department of Asian Art. "Nature in Chinese Culture". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art‚ 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/cnat/hd_cnat.htm (October
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Botox’s most common use is for the treatment of wrinkles‚ but there are numerous other medicinal cases that use botox injections. Botox is often used to treat pain. Although cosmetic uses is the most common‚ Botox can treat pain‚ headaches and even neurological disorders. However‚ Botox is not a common treatment‚ although it has shown much effectiveness. Wrinkles is now just one of many reasons to use botox injections. Botox has numerous uses and is becoming a more common pain treatment. This is
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participation in the Active Rehabilitation Program. The request is not for a functional restoration program or PT but for an active rehabilitation program consisting of intensive therapy two hours a day‚ twice a week. The patient has failed PT and acupuncture. An Active rehabilitation Program will benefit the patient. The goal of this program was to improve his ability to push‚ pull‚ reach‚ lift and increase his right arm strength. 11/16/15 Progress note indicated that the patient has constant pain
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the muscular‚ skeletal and nervous systems of all ages." Ahwatukee Foothills News. Ahwatukee Foothills News‚ 03 10 2012. Web. 20 Mar 2012. <http://www.ahwatukee.com/ahwatukee_medical/article_bf838d8a-edd9-11e0-867b-001cc4c002e0.html>. "How Acupuncture Works." The Longevity Center. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 20 Mar 2012. <http://www.longevity-center.com/acupuncture_works.html
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