More Hiccups, Physiology in Chinese Medicine Hiccups aren’t what most people would consider a medical concern, but persistent hiccups can be a major source of distress and frustration in those who experience them. Both western and Chinese medicine offer their own perspective on the condition, as well as treatment concepts that patients can adopt. Here, […]
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Hiccups, Hiccoughs and Shi Di For the vast majority of people, hiccups and hiccoughs are infrequent and short-lived, but still annoying. For a small number of people, they can develop into something chronic that never completely goes away. This can greatly interfere with daily life and cause distress to the patient. Western medicine is still
ARDS, Dang Shen and Huang Qi Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening episode that’s much like drowning while still breathing air. In people experiencing ARDS, fluid from small blood vessels leaks into the alveoli – the sacs responsible for intaking air and passing it into the bloodstream. This quickly and aggressively damages the
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Unveiling the Heart-Healthy Effects of Acupuncture Cardiovascular disease is a leading killer in the U.S., making heart health a serious focus for Americans and medical researchers. Acupuncture, already a proven treatment option for pain, anxiety, and dozens of other health conditions, is also being studied for its effects on heart health. So far, research shows
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Buerger’s Disease, Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang Buerger’s Disease is characterized by loss of blood flow to the distal extremities, which can produce a range of potentially serious complications. Among them is gangrene, which necessitates amputation to resolve. Buerger’s disease is a rare condition, but debilitating for those that experience it. There are ways
MCL Injuries and Sports Injuries in Chinese Medicine The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the outside edge of the knee joint, connecting the top of the tibia to the bottom of the femur. This ligament is responsible for providing lateral stability to the joint, so the knee can bend up and down, but not
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How Houston Acupuncture Can Help with Genitourinary Conditions Genitourinary health is a significant concern among millions of Americans, with chronic kidney and bladder issues rising in prevalence, along with various sexual and fertility problems. Frequently, these conditions cause a variety of non-specific, far-ranging symptoms that suggest dysfunction in one or more organs. As a form
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Tennis Elbow and Qiang Huo Tennis elbow – medically termed lateral epicondylitis – is a widespread condition that affects far more people than just tennis players. Characterized by pain and tenderness, tennis elbow is the result of tendonitis in the extensor carpi radialis brevis – a tendon that connects the wrist and elbow. Treatment of
Acupuncture’s first foothold in western medicine was through better pain management. Long before the practice’s widespread benefits were understood, acupuncture was considered a promising adjunct therapy for various pain conditions. Decades of research into acupuncture and pain confirmed this, as there’s considerable evidence backing acupuncture treatments as a form of pain relief. Today, Houston practitioners
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Coronary Artery Disease, Dan Shen and San Qi Coronary artery disease is characterized by blockages in the major vessels that feed oxygen-rich blood to the heart. These blockages are cholesterol deposits that obstruct blood flow and may cause additional problems if they rupture. If a coronary artery is obstructed enough, it may result in a
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