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Colon Polyps, E Zhu and San Leng

Colon Polyps, E Zhu and San Leng Colon polyps are abnormal growths in the colon that may or may not eventually develop into cancer. For the majority of patients, colon polyps are benign and cause no symptoms, but your physician will likely recommend a biopsy to verify this. In Chinese medicine, colon polyps may be

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Anger Management, E Jiao and Huang Lian

Anger Management, E Jiao and Huang Lian In western medicine, anger management focuses on the patient’s psychological state when recommending treatment. In this way, allopathic medicine considers anger and other emotions to be a matter of the mind only. Chinese medicine has a different perspective. When addressing anger and other negative emotional states, practitioners treat

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How Does Acupuncture Help with Chronic Headaches

How Does Acupuncture Help with Chronic Headaches?

There is growing evidence that acupuncture is effective for chronic headaches and migraines. The exact mechanisms behind this pain relief aren’t completely understood, but there are several theories. According to these theories, acupuncture appears to: Modulate the nervous system Release endorphins and opioid-like compounds Improve circulation Reduce stress and encourage relaxation Together, these can provide

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Back Pain

Back Pain

Back Pain, Du Zhong and Xu Duan Back pain is an extremely common musculoskeletal condition, affecting close to 10 percent of people globally. There are dozens of potential causes behind back pain, ranging from simple ligament or tendon strains, to fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and spinal deformities. For many people experiencing intermittent back pain, the condition can

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Oligospermia

Oligospermia

Oligospermia and Yi Zhi Ren Oligospermia is the medical term for a low sperm count. It’s typically identified during a fertility screening – specifically, by analyzing the patient’s sperm sample. The threshold for oligospermia is 15 million sperm per milliliter of sample. Any count under this number qualifies for diagnosis. Treating low sperm count can

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Can Acupuncture Improve Fertility?

Can Acupuncture Improve Fertility?

Can Acupuncture Help with Fertility? A growing body of research shows that acupuncture can be an effective form of fertility support, in both men and women. Acupuncture is typically used in conjunction with other fertility treatments, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF). In fact, a 2002 study published in Fertility and Sterility found that women receiving acupuncture

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Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian Cysts and San Leng Most ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths that develop on the surface of the ovaries. The vast majority of ovarian cysts are functional cysts, meaning they develop as a result of the menstrual cycle. There are other cysts unrelated to menstrual cycles, including ovarian cancer, but they are comparatively rare. In

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MCL Tears and Sports Injuries

MCL Tears and Sports Injuries

MCL Tears, Sports Injuries and Xu Duan   The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs on the inside of the knee, responsible for connecting the tibial and femur. It provides lateral stability when the knee joint is in motion, so when MCL injuries occur, it can compromise the knee’s ability to function. MCL injuries are common

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