Senin, 09 Januari 2017

Acupuncture and Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)

Infectious mononucleosis or also known as glandular fever is an infectious disease. This disease is happen usually due to an infection by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). People usually get infected when they were young, that unfortunately produce no symptom, so that they do not know that they get infected. People that get infected by this virus can get better on its own in 2 or 4 weeks. [note]Infectious mononucleosis-From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_mononucleosis[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS
As stated above, infection by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) to young people usually produc e little to no symptoms. However, if infection happen to young adult, it will produce symptoms. The symptom of the glandular fever in young adult are fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and feeling tired. This tired feeling may last for months even after other symptoms has gone away. Another symptom that may not be clearly apparent is the swollen of the liver or spleen. Worst case is splenic rupture. [note]Glandular fever - Symptoms, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Glandular-fever/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note]  

CAUSES
The cause of Infectious mononucleosis (IM) or glandular fever is the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). This virus is also known as human perpesvirus. This virus is a member of the herpes virus family. Any other type of virus may also cause this disease. The spreading of this virus is mainly through the saliva. Although rare, but the virus is also can be spread through semen or blood. Virus can spread through the personal things like glasses and toothbrushes.The virus can be spreaded weeks before symptoms even developed. [note]Glandular fever - including symptoms, treatment and prevention, http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+topics/health+conditions+prevention+and+treatment/infectious+diseases/glandular+fever/glandular+fever+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention[/note]  

TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points : LI4 LI11 SJ5 DU14 BL12 BL13 SP10 Acupuncture Treatment For Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever) The chinese medication practise acknowledge Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)as Wen Bing. It is said that the condition is caused by attack of wind-heat or wind-cold. The heat and toxin produce by the invasion when spreading to the blood will consume qi and body fluid and eventually will cause qi and yin deficiency. The treatment given will focus on some acupoints such as are Hegu (LI4), Quchi (LI11), Waiguan (SJ5), Dazhui (Du14), Fengmeng (BL12), Feishu (BL13), Xuehai (SP10). [note]Glandular fever and its TCM treatment, http://chinesemedicinesalon.blogspot.co.id/2011/03/glandular-fever-and-its-tcm-treatment.html[/note]
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Acupuncture and Influenza

Influenza or common cold or popularly called as flu is a disease that attack respiratory function of human body. This disease is a contagious disease that may infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Although usually the impact of flu is mild, however, it can sometimes lead to death. It is said that flu actually can not be cured completely. What is said to be recover from flu is actually a temporary condition when the virus is being dormant. [note]Key Facts About Influenza (Flu), https://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS
Flu is not same as cold. The symptom of flu usually come suddenly. Also if you get cold, you most probably not having a fever like when you get a flu. Other symptoms of flu are aches in muscles and joints, pain and tired feeling around eyes, weakness, fatigue, headache, dry cough, sore throat, and runny nose. [note]What Does the Flu Feel Like?-WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/adult-flu-symptoms[/note]  

CAUSES
Flu is caused by the virus. Flu virus spread from person to person via droplets that travel through the air. It spread because of someone that being infected having cough, sneeze, or talks. The other person that inhale the droplets or touch the germs that stick at an object may also get infected with the virus. The influenza virus can spread from the day people get infected until five days after symptoms begin. Children and people with weak immune system or condition are very much likely to get infected by the virus. Although influenza is easy to heal, unfortunately influenza viruses are constantly changing. New strains of virus appear regularly. [note]Influenza (flu), http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/symptoms-causes/dxc-20248062[/note]  

TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points : GB20 B10 LI20 LI4 LI11 LU5 LU7 Acupuncture Treatment For Influenza Acupuncture treat the disorder of flu by stimulating some acupoints. The stimulation performed not only using needles, but also use electronic stimulator. The most important acupoint to treat the flu is an acupoint called common cold point. If a person get cold or flu, this point will be felt very sore. The other points that are useful in treating the flu are : a. Sore throat points Treating these points will eliminate and reduce pain from sore throat b. LI4, ST36, and SP6 These 3 points are effective to boost body’s immune system c. TH5 and P6 These 2 points are effective points to influence the immune system and also improve the vital energy [note]An Extremely Effective, Simple Treatment for Colds and Flu, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2004/may/05amaro.html[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Infertility

Generally, infertility mean the ability of a woman to get pregnant. This term only applied when the woman not getting conceive after one year of unprotected sex. Women that is older than 35 years, not having regular menstrual period and not being able to get pregnant after one year should meet a reproductive endocrinologist. [note]Infertility FAQs, https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/infertility/[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS
As the name suggest, that is the main symptom of infertility is simply not being pregnant. Infertile woman usually may have irregular or absent of menstrual cycle. For men, infertile symptom is unable to make his couple getting pregnant. Other sign of infertile men could be a hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth or sexual function. [note]Symptoms and causes-By Mayo Clinic Staff, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infertility/symptoms-causes/dxc-20228738[/note]  

CAUSES
Infertility is a quite common disorder. Around 14% of the couples having this problem. Infertility is not solely problem that can be addressed to woman. Actually, 1/3 of the infertility cases are caused by male problems. Infertility in women caused by damage of the fallopian tubes, ovulatory problems, endometriosis, problems in the uterus, and unknown factors. Infertility in men are caused by low count or quality of sperm, problem at the sperm tubes, erection problem, ejaculation problems, smoking habit, and obesity. [note]What causes infertility?, http://www.hfea.gov.uk/infertility.html[/note]  

TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points : SP6 SP8 Acupuncture Treatment For Infertility Acupuncture treatment practise see reproductive processes are primarily governed by the Kidney, Liver and Spleen. Kidney jing is the foundation for both Kidney yin and yang, and Kidney yin is the basis for jing shui. If kidney yin is in deficiency state then an embryo is unlikely to thrive. In the other way, the deficiency of kidney yang can cause blockage of the fallopian tubes. In this acupuncture treatment, there are two groups of pattern that must be considered. The first pattern, which is the excess pattern is related with blood statis, damp-heat, liver qi stagnation, phlegm-dampness, cold in the uterus, and blood heat. The other pattern, which is deficienct patterns is related with kidney yin deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, and blood and qi deficiency. The treatment for infertility is given every two weeks using electro acupuncture stimulation. The treatment given based on the development stage of the pregnancy : 1. Menstruation and follicular development • Ganshu BL‑18 to regulate and nourish the Liver. • Shenshu BL‑23 to regulate and nourish the Kidney; if there is Kidney yang deficiency include moxa. Ganshu 2. Ovulation Guanyuan REN‑4, Zhongji REN‑3 and Dahe KID‑12, to connect and harmonise the lower dan tian, Kidney channel and uterine network vessels and stimulate ovulation. 3. Implantation and endometrial receptiveness Guanyuan REN‑4 and Qihai REN‑6 to connect and harmonise the lower dan tian, Conception vessel, Spleen, Liver and Kidney channels. These points support original qi, benefit jing, nourish blood and Kidney yin, fortify Kidney yang (with moxa) and regulate the uterus. [note]www.zhaiclinic.com, The Acupuncture Treatment of Female Infertility with ... - The Zhai Clinic[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are diseases that caused by infection. Infections can come from many things including bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi. All mentioned infecting agent are called as pathogenic microorganisms. The disease that caused by infection can be spread whether direct or indirect. The infections are spreaded from human to human or from animal to human. [note]Infectious diseases, WHO, http://www.who.int/topics/infectious_diseases/en/[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS
The symptoms of infectious disease depend on the infecting agent. Each infectious disease has its own specific sign and symptom. However, there are some common sign and symptoms of infectious disease including fever, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches, and coughing. [note]Symptoms and causes-By Mayo Clinic Staff, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/symptoms-causes/dxc-20168651[/note]  

CAUSES
Infectious disease is a name of many disease that cause by many infecting agents. Infecting agents that can cause infectious disease can come from bacteria (Streptococcus agalactiae, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae ,Gram negative bacilli), virus (HIV, TBC virus, rabies, HPV, and so on), and fungi (Candida albicans, Malassezia furfur, and so on) [note]Common Causes of Infectious Diseases, https://www.atsu.edu/faculty/chamberlain/website/common.htm[/note]  

TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points : LI4 SP6 ST36 GV14 LU11 Acupuncture Treatment For Infectious Diseases Acupuncture treatment practise see the Infectious Disease as Wen Bing or Hot Disease. This disease attack human being starting from outer part of the body and then continue to attack the internal organ. The progression of this disease is following the pattern of wei (defensive), qi (energy), ying (nutritive), and xue (blood) levels. The cause of this disease is said to have characteristic of no sound, no smell, no shape, and no shadow. Then the treatment given to the patient must follow the characteristic of hot disease. [note]TCM and Infectious Disease-By John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, Lac, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32393[/note]
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Minggu, 08 Januari 2017

Acupuncture and Indigestion

Indigestion is a condition where you feel discomfort in your upper abdomen. This disorder is also called as dyspepsia or upset stomach. The disorder of indigestion can bring different symptom to different person. Unpleasant feeling of this disorder can be felt occasionally or even daily. Although it is closely related with what happen inside our stomach, but indigestion could be a symptom of any other disease. [note]Indigestion, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/home/ovc-20209272[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS
Indigestion have many symptoms. The most common symptom of indigestion is pain or discomfort feeling in your upper abdomen. The pain usually not so severe. This symptom of pain or discomfort usually being experienced after having meal or drinking. Another symptom of indigestion are belching, bloating, reflux, nausea, and vomiting. [note]Indigestion - Symptoms, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Indigestion/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note]  

CAUSES
Indigestion is a very common disorder. It is not a serious or life threatening condition. However, if you experience very frequent indigestion or indigestion come along with other condition, then you must be cautious about this. Another condition that you should pay attention if come with indigestion are bleeding, weight loss, and difficulty of swallowing. There are many things that can cause or trigger indigestion, which are alcohol consumption, eating too much spicy or greasy food, too much eating, eating too fast, stress or depression, smoking habit. Other serious things that can cause indigestion including gallstones, gastritis, pancreatitis, and stomach ulcers. [note]Indigestion, medlineplus.gov, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003260.htm[/note]  

TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points : CV6 CV12 ST28 ST36 KI7 RF M Acupuncture Treatment For Indigestion Indigestion is one of many disorder related with stomach. In dealing with this kind of disorder, there is one acupoint that is very effective to relieve many abdominal or stomach disorder. The acupoint is called Abdominal Sorrow Point. This acupoint is located at the junction of the 9th cartilage to the 8th rib in line with our earlobe. This acupoint is called SP16 point. [note]Relieve Indigestion, Ulcers, Acid Stomach, Gas Pains, Rib Pain & Side Stitches with Digestive Aid Acupressure Point Sp 16, acupressure.com, http://www.acupressure.com/blog/index.php/relieve-indigestion-ulcers-acid-stomach-gas-pains-rib-pain-side-stitches-with-digestive-aid-acupressure-point-sp-16/[/note]
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