Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects about two percent of the U.S. adult population. The condition is characterized by occasional flareups which cause symptoms to worsen, and periods during which symptoms may seem to disappear. As a systemic condition, the root causes of fibromyalgia are difficult to pinpoint and vary from patient to […]
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According to a 2016 CDC study, about 20 percent of Americans live with a chronic pain disorder. Almost 10 percent have a “high impact” pain condition that limits their quality of life. Unsurprisingly, older Americans are more likely to experience regular pain. Whether it’s a bad back, sore neck, migraines, or another pain disorder, acupuncture
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Chinese medicine practitioners frequently prescribe herbal teas to their patients for medicinal reasons. There’s a long history of teas for medicinal reasons, and cultures around the world utilize medicinal tea to some extent. For some patients, though, their first tea experience is with the medicinal tea their doctor prescribes. If this is the case for
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GERD is a Common, Uncomfortable Condition, But Eastern Medicine Can Help Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is widespread throughout the U.S., with about 20 percent of Americans experiencing symptoms. GERD is often manageable with lifestyle changes, but severe cases can be difficult to treat without medical support. And severe cases can have a negative effect on
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Opioids have been used as a pain treatment for thousands of years. In the U.S., opioids were used to treat soldiers fighting in the Civil War, and many of those soldiers went on to develop a dependency on the drug. Today, another opioid crisis is underway – one that dates back to the late 90s.
Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Support Breast Cancer Treatments Researchers are looking at acupuncture and its potential benefits from every possible angle. While much more research is needed, acupuncture already shows real results with a variety of medical conditions. Let’s take a look at how acupuncture can help some women diagnosed with breast cancer. Specifically, how
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Modern life is stressful, and the American Psychological Association considers stress to be a mental health crisis in the U.S. According to its Stress in America survey – which it performs annually – people in the U.S. are some of the most stressed in the world. Inflation, national and global uncertainty, work/family balance – together
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Prozac (generic name fluoxetine) is a widely prescribed drug for the treatment of many mood and behavioral disorders. Though there are concerns with side effects, like with most medications, it’s considered a critical drug and is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. However, Prozac’s adverse effects can be significant and require additional
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Shingles Can Greatly Reduce Quality of Life, But There are Treatment Options Herpes zoster is the virus behind shingles, and the same virus that causes chicken pox. If you had chicken pox as a child, the virus is still inside your tissue. Specifically, herpes zoster prefers to hide in the nerves, though it remains inactive
According to the National Survey of Family Growth, around 10 percent of couples have trouble with fertility. Many of these couples turn to medicine to help them conceive. The most well-known fertility treatments are provided through specialized clinics, and they typically include: Surgery (for blocked fallopian tubes and endometriosis) Surgical sperm extraction Hormone-based fertility drugs
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