Asthma is among the world’s most prevalent respiratory diseases, and it’s extremely common in the U.S. as well. Almost one in ten Americans suffer from asthma, and the rates tend to be higher in urban areas, where pollutants and smog are more abundant. That’s the case in Houston, one of the country’s smoggiest cities. The …
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Essential tremors are characterized by a slight shaking in the hands, usually when using the hands to do something specific and precise. It’s rare for essential tremors to be associated with significant neurological problems and the underlying cause is typically unknown. Tremors may become worse during periods of stress or after consuming caffeine or alcohol. …
Hay fever is a common condition affecting the nasal passages, and up to five percent of Americans will experience it at some point during their life. Symptoms include runny nose, sinus pain and pressure, sneezing, congestion, and eye watering. For some people, these symptoms can be problematic enough to interfere with work or other daily …
Up to 20 percent of the U.S. population lives with a runny nose – a condition that may present symptoms intermittently or seasonally. In western medicine, a runny nose is typically ascribed to allergies or a viral infection, but Chinese medicine has a different perspective on this obnoxious condition – and a different approach to …
Yeast Infections and Huang Bai Yeast infections can be stubborn to deal with in Houston. The city’s heat and humidity create the perfect conditions for yeast to develop. It’s common, then, for some women to experience recurring infections that, though easy to treat case-by-case, can lead to a frustrating, uncomfortable cycle. Chinese medicine has used …
Morning Diarrhea, Bu Gu Zhi and Rou Dou Kou Morning diarrhea, or “daybreak diarrhea” is a noted condition in Chinese medicine, often associated with other symptoms like chills and back pain. It’s characterized by loose stools upon waking up in the morning – a common time for people to produce a bowel movement. Chinese medicine …
Acupuncture has been researched for a huge variety of conditions, and it’s shown promise in many of them. But the most promising results, perhaps, are those that consider acupuncture and pain relief. Houston TX acupuncture practitioners have treated various pain conditions for centuries, and it’s still considered effective for many pain problems, including: Headaches and …
Chronic acid reflux is medically termed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and it’s one of the most common GI disorders among Americans, with around 20 percent of the U.S. population suffering from the condition. While everyone experiences the occasional bout of acid reflux, in people with GERD, reflux is frequent and obtrusive to the point where …
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Acne and the Houston Summer Heat: How Acupuncture Can Help Do you know what’s bad for acne? If you said heat and humidity, you likely know where we’re going with this. Houston’s summers are legendary for both heat and humidity, so when the sun’s up, the acne flare-ups are up as well. Millions of Houstonians …
Just 30 years ago, you could count the number of practicing acupuncturists in Houston on two hands. Times have changed, though, and acupuncture is now well-entrenched in Houston – a notable development, as the Bayou City is known for its advanced medical resources and facilities. Today, with dozens of practicing acupuncturists, Houston is one of …
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