Acunpuncture and Disease: Februari 2017

Jumat, 17 Februari 2017

Acupuncture and Obesity

Obesity is not the same as overweight. Obesity is the term to explain excessive fat in the body, while overweight means that our body has excessive weight. This weigh can come from bone, muscle, fat, and or water. Both term mean that somebody has more weight than they should. [note]Obesity: MedlinePlus, https://medlineplus.gov/obesity.html[/note] CONTENTS

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Somebody can tell if they are regarded as obesity if : - Our clothes felt to tight - The scale show that we have more weight - There are fat around our waist - Our BMI is higher that it should. [note]Obesity symptoms | healthdirect, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/signs[/note] CAUSES

Obesity happen because we dont burn enough calories compared with calories that get in to our body. Obesity can happen due to following reasons : - Poor diet - Not enough physical activity - Genetic factor - Certain medication [note]Obesity - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Obesity/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : CV12 Acupuncture Treatment For Obesity Obesity is considered as a serious disorder. Fortunately, acupuncture can treat this disorder effectively. Traditional chinese medicine see obesity happen due to some cause including heat in the stomach and intestine, spleen and stomach qi deficiency, and or qi deficiency. Based on this pattern, a number of acupoints can be targeted during the treatment of obesity, which are including Neiguan (P6), Fenglong (ST40), Liangmen (ST21), Guanyuan (R 4), Zusanli (St 36), Tianshu (St 25), and Quchi (LI 11). However, auricular acupuncture, which is acupuncture to the acupoint near the ear seems to be more effective when dealing with obesity. This is maybe because auricular acupuncture proved to be effective when stimulating the nerve. Common auricular points used for obesity treatment are Hunger and Stomach points. Another point used is Shenmen point. [note]International Journal of Obesity - Acupuncture for the treatment, http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v27/n4/full/0802254a.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) are growth in the lymphoid tissues. Usually the growth is happen in the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes, also known as lymph glands, are pea-sized lumps of tissue found throughout the body. They contain white blood cells that help to fight against infection. The swelling is caused by a certain type of white blood cell, known as lymphocytes, collecting in the lymph node. These cancer is considered as treatable especially if treated at the early stage. [note]Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Practice Essentials, Background, http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/203399-overview[/note] CONTENTS

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The most common symptom of NHL is an enlarged lymph nodes. This growth usually is not painful. In fact, if you feel pain at your swollen lymph nodes then most probably it is not a cancer. The lymph nodes that get swollen usually located in the neck, armpit, or groin. Other general symptom that might come along with this disease are night sweat, sudden weight loss, fever, cough that won’t go away, and itching. [note]Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Symptoms - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

The exact cause of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is not well known. NHL occurs because lymphocytes is not die. Instead of die, lymphocytes continue to grow and divide. The oversupply of lymphocytes make the lymph node get swollen. Mostly, the Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma arise from B cells. [note]Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/basics/causes/con-20027792[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GB30 Acupuncture Treatment For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Chinese medicine see lymphoma is caused by wind and heat that make the blood get dry. The internal organ that closely related with this kind of disease are spleen and kidney (yang vacuity). Dealing with lymphoma, there are five main medical patterns, which are : 1. cold and phlegm congelation and stagnation 2. qi depression and phlegm binding 3. wind heat and blood dryness 4. liver-kidney depletion and detriment 5. qi and blood dual vacuity The patterns above show the progression of the lymphoma disease from early to later stages, therefore the pattern no 5 which is qi and blood dual vacuity is the worst condition. Each stage of the disease came with its own sign and symptoms. In order to cure the lymphoma disease, the acupuncture therapy must pay attention to the above pattern so that they can choose the appropriate treatment course and method. Please note that the treatment for this disease must be very careful and undertaken by expert as the lymphoma disease is not a simple and common disease. [note]Chinese Medical Treatment of Malignant Lymphoma - ChiroFind, http://chirofind.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=28009[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Neuropathy

Neuropathy is the condition that make nerve not properly working. The term nerve here not refer to the central nervous system, rather than it refer to the peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are nerve that are controlling hand and legs. Neuropathy is a complication of a some medical condition. There are three types of nerves involved here which are autonomic, motoric, and sensoric. [note]Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147963.php[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of the neuropathy depend on the type of nerves that are affected : - Sensory nerves : tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness at the feet and hands - Motor nerves : weakness feeling in feet and hands - Autonomic nerves : Fluctuating of heart rate and blood pressure or sweating Bell’s palsy is also a symptom of neuropathy, it is a neuropathy of the facial nerve that affecting the muscles and the skin of the face. [note]Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Peripheral-neuropathy/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

Most cases of neuropathy are happen to the people with diabetes disease. The other cause of neuropathy would be physical trauma, repetitive injury to the certain part of the body, metabolic syndrome. Exposure to the toxin and dangerous chemical also can cause neuropathy. Sometime, doctor is unable to define the clear cause of neuropathy. This condition is called as idiopathic. [note]Symptoms and causes - Peripheral neuropathy - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/dxc-20204947[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI15 LI11 SJ5 LI4 GB30 GB34 GB39 SP6 DU14 DU12 DU9 UB14 UB16 LI11 UB60 Acupuncture Treatment For Neuropathy One type of neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy. Acupuncture is an effective way of treatment for this kind of disorder. Neuropathy is usually a secondary condition that come from other disease, such as diabetes. According to the traditional acupuncture treatment practise, neuropathy is happen because there is dampness in the limbs organs. The existence of dampness make the qi and blood flow not smooth. Although acupuncture treatment seems to be an effective way to treat the neuropathy, however combination of this treatment with another treatment such as herbal medicine will accomplish a better and faster result. Acupoints that are frequently used for this treatment are : - Upper limb : LI-15 / LI-11 / SJ-5 / LI-4 / Baxie Points - Lower Limb : GB-30 / GB-34 / GB-39 / SP-6 - Body points : DU-14 / DU-12 / DU-9 / UB-14 / UB-16 / LI-11 / UB-60 Acupuncture treatment for neuropathy usually take time from 5 to 30 minutes. The treatment session will be conducted one or two times per week. [note]Treating Peripheral Neuropathy with Acupuncture and Chinese, https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Treating+Peripheral+Neuropathy+with+Acupuncture+and+Chinese+Medicine[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Neck Pain

Neck pain is the pain that you feel in your neck. Neck is consist of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper abdomen. The function of the neck is supporting our head. Neck pain is usually not a serious condition and can be relieved within few days. [note]Neck Pain: Causes, Home Remedies, and Treatments - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/neck-pain[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptom of neck pain is the pain or stiffness in your neck. Although not a serious condition, however if the pain persist for more than one week, or if the pain so debilitating and followed by other symptom, then medical attention must be seek immediately. [note]Neck Pain Symptoms - Spine-Health, http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/neck-pain-symptoms[/note] CAUSES

Neck pain or stiffness is caused by inflammation, abnormality, and injury. Neck pain can also be caused by poor posture or overuse. The injury to the neck usually come from accident like if you fall or when you do sport activities. [note]Chronic Neck Pain: What Condition is Causing My Neck Pain?, http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/neck-pain-causes[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI10 ST11 ST12 Acupuncture Treatment For Neck Pain Neck pain is common disorder when it comes to the musculoskeletal system. Although only suggested for short term neck pain, however acupuncture seems to be an effective way to treat the neck pain. Acupuncture also regarded as superior way of neck pain treatment if compared with another type of treatment, sham treatment for example. Acupuncture can be more effective if it is combined with another treatment, like massage. The way acupuncture work in reducing pain is through the stimulation of nerve that is located in muscles or any other tissues. This stimulation in turn will make the body releasing endorphins hormones. Acupuncture also reducing inflammation and reduce stiffness of he muscle and joint. [note]Neck pain - British Acupuncture Council, http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions/4076-neck-pain.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that make the sufferer easy to fall asleep, which usually happen at inappropriate times. This is because the brain fail to regulate the sleeping pattern. It is considered as long term disorder and typically doesn’t cause serious or long term physical health problems, although it might disturb people with this disorder to perform their daily life activities. [note]Narcolepsy - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Narcolepsy/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of narcolepsy including : - Drowsy feeling throughout the day - Difficulty to focus and stay awake - Accidentally fall a sleep - Temporary disable to move or speak when waking up or falling asleep - Excessive dreaming [note]Narcolepsy Symptoms, Treatment & Remedies - National Sleep ..., https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-problems/narcolepsy-and-sleep[/note] CAUSES

There are no known exact cause of this disorder. However,most people with narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin. It is believed that low level of hypocretin is due to an autoimmune disease. Another cause that might play a role here is genetic factors. [note]Narcolepsy Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcolepsy/basics/causes/con-20027429[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LU9, SP3, SP9, ST36, ST40, KD3, UB23, SJ5, DU20, DU4, DU15 Acupuncture Treatment For Narcolepsy The role of acupuncture treatment for the disorder of narcolepsy is especially to control the symptoms of the disorder. The acupuncture treatment for narcolepsy will consist of treatment of the scalp acupoints, meridian points to improve the spleen condition and also auricular acupuncture which is effective to create neurotransmitter. The disorder of narcolepsy is believed to be caused by spleen deficiency. Improving the function of spleen will enhance the flow of yang qi to the head and removing accumulated phlegm. The combined treatment of the scalp, auricular, and spleen strengthening can treat narcolepsy effectively. [note]Acupuncture For Narcolepsy, http://www.drmihaly-acupuncture.com/acupuncture-for-narcolepsy.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a disorder which make the sufferer have excessive feelings of self-importance, need for admiration, have no understanding of the others’ feelings. People who have this disorder often to think about their appearance. This behaviour disorder usuallt start at early childhood. Unfortunately, people with this disorder usually don’t realize that they have such disorder. [note]Narcissistic personality disorder - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder[/note] CONTENTS

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People with Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)usually showing symptom or behavior like : - Extreme sense of self-importance - Need to be recognized as being superior - Frequently fantasize about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate - Urge to be admired constantly - Sense of entitlement - Take advantage to get what they want [note]Narcissistic personality disorder Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20025568[/note] CAUSES

The inherited defect of genes are considered to be the best cause of NPD. Environmental factors also play a role in shaping this disorder, which are childhood abuse or neglect, excessive parental pampering, unrealistic expectations from parents, sexual promiscuity, and cultural influences. [note]Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/narcissistic-personality-disorder#Symptoms3[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ST36 RF HT7 BL44 E Acupuncture Treatment For Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental health disorder. Therefore, the acupuncture treatment given is aiming to treat the cause of this mental health disorder. Mental health disorder happen because there is imbalance within human body. The imbalance itself can come from excess or lack of yin and yang. In order to give the proper treatment for mental health disorder, the therapist must know the effect of the five elements to the emotions, which is as follow : Wood (Liver) – Anger, jealousy, frustration, resentment, bitterness and stress Fire (Heart) – Mania and over-excitation Earth (Spleen) – Anxiety, pensiveness and worry Metal (Lung) – Grief and sadness Water (Kidney) – Depression and lack of will [note]Acupuncture and Mental Health - Acufinder.com, https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Acupuncture+and+Mental+Health[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Myopia (Short-Sightedness)

Myopia is a disorder that make our eyes unable to view near object perfectly. It is regarded as the most common refractive disorder of the eye. It is also considered as the most common disorder to the human, especially in the recent years. [note]Myopia (Nearsightedness) Definition, Causes and Treatment, http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia.htm[/note] CONTENTS

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Myopia disorder in people usually being recognised when they are at the school age. It is their teacher that often find out what’s going wrong with the student. The most common symptom and sign of myopia are : - Distant object looked blurred - Urge to squint the eye to see clearly - Headaches due to unclear vision - Reading at very close distance to the book - Watching TV at very close distance - Excessive eye blinking [note]Myopia (Nearsightedness) Symptoms - myeyes.com, http://www.myeyes.com/myopia/myopia-symptoms.shtml[/note] CAUSES

Myopia happen because eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved. Because of this condition, the incoming light to the eye can not be focused correctly, so that distant object can not be seen clearly. The exact cause of myopia is unknown, but it is believed that myopia is a inherited condition. However, people without inherited factors can also develop myopia if they use their eyes excessively to read, working at the computer, or watching TV. [note]Myopia (Nearsightedness) - American Optometric Association, http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/myopia?sso=y[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ST8 BL2 LI4 ST36 SP6 GV20 Acupuncture Treatment For Myopia (Short-Sightedness) The treatment of acupuncture for the myopia disorder is consider to be effective, especially when it is done at the early stages of the disease. The disease is happen due to the liver blood deficiency and inadequate of kidney jing to nourish the eyes. The principle of the acupuncture treatment for myopia are to tonify the liver and kidney so that eyes will be brightened. The acupoints used for the treatment along with its benefit are : - UB1, UB2, and ST1 : regulate the qi and blood around eyes - Qiu Hou point - GB20 : activate the qi and blood circulation in the channels and collaterals and also brightening the eyes - LU7 ,KI6, Liver3 : reinforce the eyes - GB37 : effective for channel disease like myopia - UB18 : tonify liver - UB23 : tidney [note]Acupuncture.Com - Myopia (Near-Sightedness), http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/myopia.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrphy or MD is a progressive disease that cause by genetic disorder. The disease make the muscle get weaken and over time it only get worse, increasing the disability of the people who get this disease. This disease could be a life threatening disease if the muscles that being attacked are the heart muscle. [note]Muscular dystrophy - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Muscular-dystrophy/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CONTENTS

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Muscular dsytrophy can start at early childhood or in teen. Children who have this condition will have the symptoms such as often to fall, weak muscles, muscle cramp, unable to getting up or climbing or running or jumping easily. Other symptoms that might show up including curved spine, droopy eyelids, heart problems, trouble to breath or swallow, and vision disorder. [note]Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/children/what-is-muscular-dystrophy#2-3[/note] CAUSES

Muscular Dystrophy is caused by genetic disorder, which is there is mutation in x chromosome. Each type of muscular dystrophy have different set of mutations. This genetic mutation make the body unable to produce dystrophin. Dystrophin is a protein essential for building and repairing muscles. Without this protein, muscles are unable to work correctly. [note]Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Medical ..., http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/187618.php[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : B-25/ B-30/ Du-4/ St-38 through to B-57/ G-34/ Sp-9 Acupuncture Treatment For Muscular Dystrophy The acupuncture treatment practise regard Muscular Dystrophy included in the group of Wei Zheng. The disorder are happen due to the deficiency and or damage of liver, spleen, stomach, and kidneys. Acupoints involved in this regime of treatment are LI11, Quchi / LI4, Hegu / ST31, Biguan / ST32, Futu / ST36, Zusanli / GB34, Yanglingquan / SP6, Sanyinjiao / BL20, Pishu / BL21, Weishu / BL18, Ganshu / Jiaji (Huatoujiaji points). The insertion of the acupuncture needle are done using the Bu pushing technique. After being inserted, needle will stay at its place for about 30 minutes. The treatment given 5 times per week with the total session of 90. The effectiveness of the acupuncture therapy for Muscular Dystrophy will increase if it is combined with other treatment such as massage, herbs, and drugs. [note]Acupuncture Plus TCM Helps Muscular Dystrophy Patients - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1513-acupuncture-plus-tcm-helps-muscular-dystrophy-patients[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Muscle Pain

Muscle pain or myalgia is pain that originate in any muscle in the body. Other condition that may be related with muscle pain including influenza. Muscle pain can be felt as localize pain from certain muscle group. But it is also can come from multiple muscle groups. [note]Muscle Pain (Myalgia): Check Your Symptoms and Signs - MedicineNet, http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_pain_myalgia/symptoms.htm[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptom of muscle pain is the pain that can be felt in certain muscle in our body. Muscle pain that caused by injury or overuse usually felt only at certain local area. Muscle pain can be mild or severe, which is depend on the cause of it. Other symptoms that related with muscle pain are tenderness, swelling, redness, or fever. CAUSES

Muscle pain can caused by many things including injury, accident, excessive use of muslce, infection of the soft tissues, and inflammatory condition. Muscle pain also can be caused by many other things or illness such as influenza. [note]Muscle pain Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/muscle-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050866[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GV26 CV24 GB34 LI1 LI4 Acupuncture Treatment For Muscle Pain There are many type of pain, which is depending on the part of the body involved. One of the benefit of acupuncture is to treat the myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. The chosen of acupoints or needling points depend on the anatomical structure or tenderness. One of the acupoint that proved to be effective in treating this kind of pain is Ah-Shi point. Regarding pain, it is believed that the depth of the needle insertion affect the effectiveness of the treatment. However, how deep the needle inserted will very much depend on the patient’s sensation of de qi. [note]Effect of acupuncture depth on muscle pain, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3135576/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Muscle Fatigue

Muscle fatigue is inabilty of muscle to generate force. This inability make the people with this disorder usually get disturbed to perform their daily life activity. This disorder most often happen to people who done excessive excercise or sport activities. Muscle weakness may make you feel like your legs are made out of spaghetti or that they can't support your weight. [note]Muscle fatigue - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_fatigue[/note] CONTENTS

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Common symptom of muscle fatigue is weakness. Other symptoms of muscle fatigue are : - Reduced Activity Levels - Weak grips [note]Signs & Symptoms of Muscle Fatigue | LIVESTRONG.COM, http://www.livestrong.com/article/189718-signs-symptoms-of-muscle-fatigue/[/note] CAUSES

The cause of muscle fatigue can make up an endless list. The cause of muscle fatigue are : - Mental health (psychiatric) - Endocrine/Metabolic - Drugs/Medications - Heart and lung conditions - Sleep problems - Infectious diseases - Chemicals and substances - Vitamin deficiencies, mineral deficiencies, poisoning. - Various diseases, conditions, states and treatments - Chronic pain [note]Fatigue: Why Am I So Tired? - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248002.php[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GV26 CV24 GB34 LI1 LI4 Acupuncture Treatment For Muscle Fatigue The traditional chinese medicine practice see the muscle fatigue is caused by blockage of energy, blood and nutrition to the muscle. Also the disorder is caused by lack of nourishment of the internal organs. The treatment for the muscle fatique are as follow : 1. Lung Qi deficiency - S.I. 3/UB 62 2. Build Qi and Blood - GB 34 Bilaterally with GB 41, 40 and Liver 3 3. Build the Blood of the Liver - LI 9, 10 4. Move the Qi to release trapped heat - GB 20/21 bilaterally. 5. Build healthy qi - SP 6, ST 36 6. Tonify and Nourish the Pericardium, Heart, Liver and Kidney Shens - UB 13, 43, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 7. Build Yang Qi - GV 4, 3, 8, 9, 14 with moxabustion [note]The Acupuncture Treatment of Muscle Atrophy | Gancao.net, http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/muscle-atrophy-2325[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Muscle Cramps

Muscle cramp is spontaneous tension in our muscle. This condition make us feel intense pain. This muscle cramp make our muscle getting contracted rather than relax. This disorder can happen to anybody at some point of their life. [note]Muscle Cramps: Home Remedies, Treatment & Causes - MedicineNet, http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/article.htm[/note] CONTENTS

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Because muscle getting contracted suddenly, the obvious symptom of this condition is intense pain. Getting this disorder make us unable to move our body properly. There are many types of muscle cramp. This condition of muscle cramp or spasm can be stopped by stretching our muscle. Muscle cramp usually happen during sport activity, but it also can happen when we rest, or when we sleep during the night. [note]Symptoms and causes - Muscle cramp - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/symptoms-causes/dxc-20186052[/note] CAUSES

The most possible cause of muscle cramp is dehydration. Other thing that can cause muscle cramp would be certain medicine. As this condition usually happen during sport activity, therefore it is mandatory for anybody to stretch and warming up their muscle before they do their exercise. [note]Nighttime Leg Cramps: What Causes Muscle Spasms and Late-Night, http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/nighttime-leg-cramps-topic-overview#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GV26 CV24 GB34 LI1 LI4 Acupuncture Treatment For Muscle Cramps One of the muscle that can be get cramped is harmstring. It is often happen to people who love to sport. This disorder happen at the level of the muscles and tendons, along with qi and blood stagnation in the channels and collaterals. This disorder is closely related to the bladder meridian taiyang. The acupuncture treatment for this disorder may need up to six sessions of treatment. The treatment will be given for three weeks. There are 2 sessions of treatment per week. To treat this muscle cramps or injury, there are four steps of acupuncture treatment. The four steps of treatment including the related acupoints are as follow : 1. Quickly reducing pain and increasing the range of motion - Bl 67 (Zhiyin) 2. Utilizing the meridian and microsystem points that are not located at the site of injury - Bl 65 (Shugu) affected side + SI 3 (Houxi) opposite side 3. Using points that benefit the qi, the blood, and the zangfu organs. 4. Using local and adjacent points at the site of injury - Bl 37 (Yinmen) [note]Acupuncture Treatment of the Hamstring Muscle Group | Pacific College, http://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/02/15/acupuncture-treatment-hamstring-muscle-group[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a chronic disease that affecting our brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. The impact and severity of this disease may differ among people. Some people only have mild symptoms and may not need any treatment, while other people have severe symptom that make their daily life activity disturbed. The disorder of MS can cause problem with your vision, muscle controls, balance, and many other basic body function. [note]What Is Multiple Sclerosis? MS Overview and Outlook - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide/what-is-multiple-sclerosis#1[/note] CONTENTS

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Multiple Sclerosis is disease that damage our brain. Damage brain mean the brain can not send signals through our body correctly. This condition make the patient of MS having symptoms like trouble walking, fatigue, muscle weakness, Blurred vision, Numbness, tingling sensation, pain, and sexual problems. The symptoms of MS usually first emerge at the age of 20-40. [note]MS Symptoms : National Multiple Sclerosis Society, http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/MS-Symptoms[/note] CAUSES

The cause of Multiple Sclerosis is mainly an autoimmune disorder. With this disorder, human body immune tend to attack healthy tissue. In this MS disorder, the autoimmune system attacks fatty materials called myelin. Myelin is substance that wrap our nerve fibers and protect them. Without proper protection, our nerves are prone to damage. [note]Symptoms and causes - Multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/dxc-20131884[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI17 Acupuncture Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Multiple Sclerosis is somewhat a serious disease. The role of acupuncture treatment is only a matter of complimentary treatment. It is solely for the purpose of dealing with symptoms rather than curing the disease, especially when the disease has gone to late stage. One of the purpose of the acupuncture treatment for this disease is improving the quality of life. Treatment to improve quality of life will need duration of five weeks. Each week, patient will receive two session of treatment. Please note that method, treatment principle, acupoints chosen and course of treatment will very much depend on each patient’s condition. [note]Acupuncture and Multiple Sclerosis: A Review of the Evidence - NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4086829/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Mucus In Stool

Mucus is a thick and sticky substance having the white color. Stool is the material that is evacuated by the body through the rectum during defecation The existence of mucus in stool is quite normal. However, having large amount of mucus in the stool should not go unnoticed as this might an indication of inflammation of the colon. Sometimes, it is not only mucus that present in the stool, but also combined with some blood. This condition is called as bloody-mucoid stool. [note]Mucus in the stool - Definition - CCM - Health and Wellbeing - Ccm.net, http://health.ccm.net/faq/3614-mucus-in-the-stool-definition[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptom of this disorder is the existence of large amount of mucus in the stool. It is a condition that should be aware of as this might be a sign of other disease. Other symptoms that might accompany the mucus in the stool would be abdominal pain, blood in the stool, and change of bowel movements. [note]Why Is There Mucus in My Stool? - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/mucus-in-stool#Symptoms2[/note] CAUSES

There are many things that can cause the existence of large amount of mucus, which are : - Dehydration - Constipation - Bacterial infections - Anal fissures and ulcers - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Bowel obstruction [note]Mucus in Stool: What Does it Mean? - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310101.php[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ST25 ST37 SP15 SP9 SP10 LI4 LI11 LR2 Acupuncture Treatment For Mucus In Stool According to the acupuncture treatment practise, mucus in stool is caused by the dampness in the large intestine. The treatment principle for this disorder is by resolve dampness. To resolve dampness, acupuncturist will targeting some acupoints, which are : 1. To clear damp from lower burner : SP9 (Yinlingquan), SP 6 (SanYinjiao), REN 3 (Zhongji ), and BL 22 (Sanjiaoshu) 2. To resolve dampness : REN 12 (Zhongwan) 3. To Clear Heat and Dampness : LI 11 (Quchi) 4. To regulate spleen so can resolve dampness : BL 20 (Pishu) [note]Large Intestine Pattern Differentiation in Chinese Medicine, https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/diagnosis-chinese-medicine/get/zang-fu-large-intestine-patterns-tcm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is a sickness that happen to a woman during pregnancy. During pregnancy, woman usually often have feeling of nausea and vomiting. That is why this disorder also called as Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP). Morning sickness affects about 70-80% of all pregnant women to some extent. Taking prenatal vitamins before pregnancy may decrease the risk of having NVP. [note]Morning sickness - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_sickness[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptom of NVP which are nausea and vomiting usually occur between week 4 and 16 during pregnancy. However, some women still have this symptoms even after the week 20 of their pregnancy. More severe condition of this disorder is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and results in weight loss. Abdominal pain, fever, or headaches are typically not present in morning sickness. [note]Morning Sickness: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179633.php[/note] CAUSES

The cause of morning sickness is not clearly known. However, it may be caused by change level of hormones during pregnancy. Hormones that involved in this disorder is human chorionic gonadotrophin. [note]Morning sickness: Causes, concerns, treatments | BabyCenter, http://www.babycenter.com/morning-sickness[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : PC6 Acupuncture Treatment For Morning Sickness Morning sickness is a common disorder, especially for women during pregnancy. It is believed that acupuncture can cure morning sickness. Acupuncturist treat the disorder of morning sicness by targeting the acupoint of PC6. The treatment undertake by deep inserting the needle at this acupoint at both arm. The acupoint of PC6 is an acupoint that is located above the wrist. The treatment session would take 8 days to complete. Treatment will be given daily. Each treatment will require about 30 minutes to complete. [note]Acupuncture "Clinically Useful" for Morning Sickness, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=27775[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Miscarriage

Miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy during the first 20 weeks. The chance of miscarriage in pregnancy is 10 to 20 percent of all pregnancy and around 80 percent of miscarriage event happen before 12 weeks of pregnancy. Miscarriage is also known as spontaneous abortion. [note]Miscarriage: Signs, causes, and treatment | BabyCenter, http://www.babycenter.com/0_miscarriage-signs-causes-and-treatment_252.bc[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of miscarriage is mainly theloss of fetus inside the womb of a women. As this disorder is quite common to happen among women, therefore it is not wise to blame yourself if you get miscarriage. Many women are wondering what they did wrong if they get miscarriage. [note]Miscarriage: Causes, Signs, and What to Expect - Parents, http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/complications/miscarriage/understanding-miscarriage/[/note] CAUSES

Although some people say so, but miscarriage is not caused by moderate exercise, sex, or coffe. The most possible cause of miscarriage would be a chromosomal or genetic abnormality in the embryo. There are many other risk factors that may contributing to the miscarriage including drug abuse, smoking habit, excessive alcohol consumption, and maternal trauma. [note]Miscarriage - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Miscarriage/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : KI1 LI4 SP6 SP10 LIV3 BL67 Acupuncture Treatment For Miscarriage According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine practice, there are six patterns of miscarriage. The six patterns with their respective treatment method and acupoints chosen are : 1. Kidney yang and spleen qi deficiency Treatment principle : Strengthen kidney yang and spleen qi; warm the uterus to calm and nourish the fetus. Acupuncture points : Baihui (DU 20), Geshu (UB 17), Pishu (UB 20), Shenshu (UB 23), Zusanli (ST 36), Taixi (KI 3) and moxa on Yinbai (SP 1). 2. Kidney qi deficiency with blood stasis Treatment principle : Strengthen the kidney qi; invigorate the blood and dispel blood stasis; nourish the fetus. Acupuncture points : Baihui (DU 20), Geshu (UB 17), Ganshu (UB 18), Shenshu (UB 23), Xiehai (SP 10), Fuliu (KI 4). 3. Qi and blood deficiency Treatment principle : Tonify the Qi and blood, strengthen the kidney to boost the essence and nourish the fetus. Acupuncture points : Baihui (DU 20), Yintang (EX-HN3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and moxa on Geshu (UB 17), Ganshu (UB 18), Pishu (UB 20) and Yinbai (SP 1). 4. Yin deficiency with blood heat Treatment principle : Nourish the yin and blood, clear the heat and calm the fetus. Acupuncture points : Yintang (EX-HN3), Xiehai (SP 10), Quchi (LI 11), Neiguan (PC 6), Shenmen (HT 7), Taixi (KI 3); Taichong (LIV 3), Geshu (UB 17), Ganshu (UB 18). 5. Damp heat stagnation in the uterus Treatment principle : Clear excess heat and remove the dampness, detoxifies the blood to nourish the fetus. Acupuncture points : Yintang (EX-HN3), Neiguan (PC 6), Quchi (LI 11), Xiehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinlingquan (SP 9); Geshu (UB 17), Ganshu (UB 18), Pishi (UB 20), Taichong (LIV 3). 6. Traumatic injuries Treatment principle : Tonify the Qi and nourishes the blood; invigorate the kidney; calm the foetus; tranquilise the spirit; ease the mind. Acupuncture points : Baihui (DU 20), Si Shen Cong (EX-HN1), Yintang (EX-HN3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenmen (HT 7). [note]The Prevention and Treatment Of Recurrent Spontaneous Miscarriage, https://www.google.co.id/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj-tOmf1LbRAhULK48KHdvXCigQFggiMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zhongjinguk.com%2Fdocs%2FThe%2520Prevention%2520and%2520Treatment%2520of%2520Recurrent%2520Spontaneous%2520Miscarriage.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEBHRJvkVbpPvKQ1hcI71Y5GXYVRA&bvm=bv.143423383,d.c2I[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Migraine

Migraine is recurrent headaches. The intensity of headache could be moderate or severe. It is considered as primary headache. Migraine usually affecting only one half of the head. The headache feeling could be feel like pulsating. Duration of migraine could be 2 or up to 72 hours. There are approximately 15% of people around the world that have migraine. [note]Migraine - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migraine[/note] CONTENTS

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Symptom of migraine is that is the headache feeling. The pain of migraine could be worsen by physical activity. Other symptom of migraine are nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Other symptom of migraine would be an aura. An aura indicating that migraine attack is coming. Aura is a short period of visual disturbance. [note]Migraine - Symptoms - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Migraine/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

The cause of migraines are mainly genetics and environmental factors. Change of hormone also could become the cause of migraines. The risk of migraine usually decreasing during pregnancy. [note]Migraines: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148373.php[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI4 LV3 ST8 Acupuncture Treatment For Migraine Acupuncture treatment method regard migraine headaches as syndromes of meridians. Therefore, treatment given to the patient based on the theory of syndrome differentiation of meridians. Acupoints based on the theory of syndrome differentiation of meridians in headache region are : 1. Shaoyang headache (TE-GB): SJ5 (Waiguan), GB34 (Yanglingquan). 2. Yangming headache (LI-ST): LI 4 (Hegu), ST 44 (Neiting). 3. Taiyang headache (SI-BL): BL 60 (Kunlun), SI 3 (Houxi). 4. Jueyin headache (PC-LR): LR3 (Taichong), GB40 (Qiuxu). 5. Nausea and vomiting: PC6 (Neiguan). 6. Dysphoria and susceptibility to rage: LR3 (Taichong). Please note that all the acupoints above are an additional acupoints. The primary acupoints that are to treated are DU20 (Baihui), DU24 (Shenting), GB13 (Benshen), GB8 (Shuaigu), SJ20 (Jiaosun) and GB20 (Fengchi). [note]The design and protocol of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2680846/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is not a single disease, rather than it is a group of contributing factors that affecting somebody’s tendention to have heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Metabolic is the biochemical process inside our body. [note]What Is Metabolic Syndrome? - NHLBI, NIH, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/ms[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms or signs that indicating that you might have metabolic syndrome are : - Big size of waist (more than 37 inches) - High level of triglyceride - Low level of HDL - High blood pressure - Insulin resistence - Having deep vein thrombosis - Easy to get inflammed. [note]Metabolic syndrome - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/metabolic-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CAUSES

The risk factors of metabolic syndrome including medical conditions, genetics, and environmental. People with obesity disorder have a big tendency of developing metabolic syndrome. Other risk factor that may increase the chance of getting metabolic syndrome are smoking habit, high carbohydrate consumption, sedentary lifestyle, and post menopause women. [note]Metabolic Syndrome Symptoms, Treatment, Causes - How common, http://www.medicinenet.com/metabolic_syndrome/page2.htm[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GB 21, SI 14 and SI 15 Acupuncture Treatment For Metabolic Syndrome Traditional Chinese Medicine not recognize metabollic syndrome, but it does recognize the symptoms of it. The central of this syndrome are insulin resistance and glucose intolerance. These symptoms are caused by excessive heat in the body, spleen qi deficiency, and stagnation of qi. To resolve this problem, acupuncturist will targeting some acupoints which are Feishu (BL 13), Ganshu (BL18), Pishu (BL 20), Weishu (BL 21), and Shen shu (BL 23). This treatment follow the treatment pattern which are to communicate with corresponding organs (Lung, Liver, Spleen, Stomach, and Kidney) to help generate the yin and dispel dryness and heat. [note]Collaborative Care for Metabolic Syndrome ... - OCOM Library, https://www.google.co.id/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiNu-ml0bbRAhVBro8KHZfXDSUQFgg4MAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ocom.edu%2Fimages%2Fstudent_research%2Fcapstones%2FSchulte%2C%2520April.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFKQv5PLXogXOqPRroO7V0B3-UT9A&bvm=bv.143423383,d.c2I[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Mental Illness

Mental illness is a condition that happen to somebody in such way that it is affecting the way the person think, feeling, or the mood. This disorder make the person get disturbed the way they relate with the other person and also may affect their life. [note]NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Mental Health Conditions, https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of mental illness is vary from each person to another person. It is depend on the disorder, circumstances, and many other factors. However, there are common symptoms of mental illness which are sad feeling, feeling confuse, extreme mood swing, excessive fear, withdrawal from social life, unable to cope with daily stress, alcohol or drug abuse, change in sex drive, change in eating habit, and suicidal thinking. [note]Mental illness Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/basics/symptoms/con-20033813[/note] CAUSES

The exact cause of mental illness is not known. However, through research, expert believe that mental illness is caused by the combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors. Each of these factors may differ in their contribution to the someone’s mental illness. [note]Causes of Mental Illness - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-causes-mental-illness[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : HE7 PC6 GV20 Acupuncture Treatment For Mental Illness There are many type of mental illness, therefore there are also so many method of acupuncture treatment. One of the disorder that is regarded as mental illness is schizophrenia. The treatment for schizophrenia itself also has some method of treatment. There are at least 3 groups of acupoints that can be used to treat schizophrenia. First acupoints group are renzhong (GV-26), shangxing (GV-23), neiguan (PC-6), xuangzhong (GB-39). Second group are yintang (M-HN-3), hegu (LI-4), taichong (LV-3), yanglingquan (GB-34)and the third group are baihui (GV-20), shanzhong (CV-17), quchi (LI-11), yongquan (KI-1). Some of the treatment to the acupoints are not treated directly at that point, but rather be treated at nearby point. The course of treatment for this type of mental illness lasted one week to one month, depending on the patient, with daily acupuncture. [note]ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS FOR MIND AND BRAIN DISORDERS, http://www.itmonline.org/articles/acubrain.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Menopause

Menopause is described as the time when women no longer have their menstrual period. It is defined as menopause if the period of no menstrual happen for 12 consecutive months. When women enter their menopause period, they become infertile and no longer be able to have a baby anymore. [note]Definition of Menopause - MedicineNet, http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4352[/note] CONTENTS

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Woman can tell if they enter their menopause period mainly because their menstrual period start to change. This changing period is called as perimenopause and menopause transition. Women usually get their menopause when they enter the age of 50. Other symptoms that indicating that menopause time is approaching are night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, libido fluctuations, forgetfullness, sleeping disorder and fatigue. [note]Symptoms and Signs of Menopause - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/symptoms-signs#Outlook2[/note] CAUSES

The cause of menopause is the change of level of hormones. As women get older, the level of hormones produced by the ovaries can change. This type of menopause is called as natural menopause. Other type of menopause is induced menopause. The factor that affecting the start of menopause are heredity and smoking habit. [note]What Is Menopause? Causes, Symptoms, What Happens - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/menopause-basics[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : K3 GV4 HT7 Acupuncture Treatment For Menopause Acupuncture treatment is very unique. The treatment for each person can be different with another person. It is also happen in the treatment of menopause. One of the treatment method for menopause is as follow : - Hot flushes using Guanyuan Ren-4 with strong stimulation and moxibustion - Quchi LI-11 using electro-acupuncture - and Sanyinjiao SP-6 with acupuncture Treatment is given twice per week during 2-3 weeks. Other treatment method for menopause were treating the patient by acupuncture and moxibustion using Feishu BL-13, Xinshu BL-15, Ganshu BL-18, Pishu BL-20, Shenshu BL- 23, (using oblique insertion) and were manipulated to the point where the patient felt de qi. The points were warmed by moxa sticks or by moxa on the needle. Sessions lasted on average 20 minutes. Patients were treated initially twice a week for 4-6 treatments until their physical state was appreciably better, whereupon they were treated weekly for another 4-6 weeks. Subsequently monthly treatment allowed the maintenance of the results obtained. [note]Menopause and acupuncture: the evidence for effectiveness, http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/public-review-papers/menopause-and-acupuncture-the-evidence-for-effectiveness.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that wrap human brain and spinal cord. This membrane is called as meninges. It is considered as life threatening disorder and must be help by medical doctor immediately. This disorder tend to happen in certain area of the world. [note]Overview - Meningitis - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/home/ovc-20169520[/note] CONTENTS

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The most obvious symptoms of meningitis are headache, fever, and stiff neck. This disease is considered as acute disease. Therefore, the symptom can get worse rapidly. The symptom of meningitis emerge due to the swelling of meninges. [note]Meningitis - Symptoms - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Meningitis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

Most cases of meningitis are caused by viral infection. Therefore, you need to get vaccinated before you go to certain area that have high possibility of meningitis infection. Other cause of meningitis could be a bacterial or fungal infections. The case of meningitis can recovered without treatment in a few weeks. However, there is case that meningitis get worse rapidly and becoming life threatening condition. [note]Meningitis-Cause - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/tc/meningitis-cause#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI11 LI4 DU20 SI3 LIV3 Acupuncture Treatment For Meningitis There are many type of meningitis. Each type can be treated in different way by acupuncture. One of the meningitis treatment method is the treatment as if the patient were having invasion of Toxic Heat. The treatment pattern for this was to rid Toxic Heat, Clear the heat, and calm shen. The acupoints that can be chosen to cure meningitis are LI 11, LI 4, Du 20, SI 3 and Liv 3. Treatment were given daily. Each treatment will require 1 hour. Needle stimulation is done every 15 minutes. [note]Case Studies - Meningitis » Saguaro Clinic | Acupuncture in Tucson, http://www.saguaroclinic.com/case-studies/case-studies-meningitis/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Memory Loss

Memory loss or well known as amnesia is a disorder that cause people fail to remember any informations or events. The memory loss disorder could happen suddenly or it may be a process that gradually worse over time. Memory loss could be something that caused by another serious problem or illness, therefore need to be checked up by doctor. There are three types of memory loss which are immediate, short term and long term memories. [note]Memory loss (amnesia) - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/memory-loss/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of amnesia is inability to recall any information or past events. This disorder could be temporary or permanent. The doctor must perform thorough examination to establish whether somebody has memory loss disorder or not and define the underlying cause. Most often, memory loss, especially for older people is caused by some other disease or illness. [note]Memory Loss: Check Your Symptoms and Signs - MedicineNet, http://www.medicinenet.com/memory_loss/symptoms.htm[/note] CAUSES

There are many things that can cause or triggering the memory loss or amnesia including excessive alcohol consumption, certain medication, drug abuse, smoking habit, sleeping disorder, depression and stress, malnutrition, head injury, and stroke. [note]Memory Loss (Short- and Long-Term): Causes and Treatments - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/brain/memory-loss#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LU3 Acupuncture Treatment For Memory Loss In order to cure the memory loss, acupuncture treatment method have some set of acupoints that can be selected. The choosing of acupoints are very much based on each patient’s condition. One set of acupoints that can be targeted are LI4, LI11, GV20, ST36, ST40, GB34. The needle stimulation can be done by manual twisting or electrical stimulation. Each treatment can take up to 30 minutes depending on the stimulation technique. The amount of session each week can range from 2 to 6, with total treatment session up to 36 sessions. [note]Acupuncture improves cognitive function: A systematic review - NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145916/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Melena (Blood in Stool)

Melena or Gastrointestinal bleeding is a bleeding that happen inside gastrointestinal. The blood then can be seen in the stool. It is a common clinical problem that usually need hospitalization. This disease is used to be a life threatening disease, but now it is not anymore due to the progression of the medication technique. Usually, the bleeding can resolve on their own. But still the cause of the bleeding need to be determined. [note]Gastrointestinal Bleeding Symptoms & Treatment, http://wakegastro.com/gi-conditions/gastrointestinal-bleeding/[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptom of melena is that is the existence of blood in the stool. The indication that there is blood in stool is that the stool color is black and also tarry. If the stool look black and tarry, it is mean that there is a bleeding that originate from some place higher up in the gut-esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. [note]What is Melena and Hematochezia? Signs of Bleeding in the Stool, http://www.healthhype.com/what-is-melena-and-hematochezia-signs-of-bleeding-in-the-stool.html[/note] CAUSES

Black and tarry stool is caused by the bleeding. The bleeding is happen in upper part of gut. The most common cause of melena are peptic ulcers, cirrohis, gastritis, esophagitis, and also malignancy. [note]Hematemesis, Melena, and Hematochezia - Clinical Methods - NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK411/[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : K-7/ Liv-3/ B-35 Acupuncture Treatment For Melena (Blood in Stool) One of the cause of melena is constipation. Therefore, in order to cure melena, the constipation must be healed too. According to the traditional chinese medication practise, constipation have some treatment pattern, which are Hot Constipation, Qi Constipation, Wind Constipation, Food Constipation, Cold Constipation, and Blood Deficiency. To cure constipation, there are some acupoints that can be selected, including : ST25 (Li Mu), UB25 (Li Shu), SP15 (Augments ST25), ST44 (ST Water Point). Other acupoints that are useful for treatment of the constipation are TH6 and KD6. [note]Acupuncture for Constipation - Treatment Protocols | Yin Yang House, https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/treatments/acupuncture_for_constipation[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Malaria

Malaria is a disease that is caused by parasites that is transmitted by certain mosquito. This disease is considered as life threatening disease. Fortunately, this disease is preventable and curable. [note]WHO | Malaria, http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs094/en/[/note] CONTENTS

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The most common symptoms of malaria are fever, chills, headache, sweats, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. At the early stage, the symptom of malaria is very much the same as many other infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The symptom of malaria may appear in cycles. The time interval between fever and other symptoms depend on the type of parasites that infected the body. [note]Malaria Symptoms: Chills, Fever, Fatigue, Sweats, & More - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc/malaria-symptoms#1[/note] CAUSES

Malaria is caused by infection of parasites that is done through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasite that infected the body is called Plasmodium parasites. Among the 5 type of parasite that can infected human, the most dangerous threat is coming from parasite falciparum and vivax. [note]Malaria: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/malaria#Overview1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : L.I.-1, L.I.-3, SJ-3, KID-19, HE-3. Acupuncture Treatment For Malaria According to the Traditional Chinese Medication practise, disease of malaria happen due to the pathogen accumulation in Shaoyang meridian. The pattern of the disease and its treatment protocol are as follow : 1. Accumulation of pathogen in Saoyang meridian Treatment protocol : harmonize and regulate shaoyang in order to prevent the attack as well as to remove the pathogen. Acupoints targeted : Du, shaoyang, *Du 14 (all Yang meet, prevent attack), SI 3, SJ 3, *PC 5 (Luo relationship) 2. Summer Heat Treatment protocol : clear heat and remove pathogen Acupoints targeted : Du, hand yangming and shaoyang, *Du 14 & Du 13, LI 11, SJ 5, SI 3, BL 40 (clear Heat) 3. Summer Damp (more Damp/Cold) Treatment protocol : Warming the body to clear out the cold Acupoints targeted : Du, foot yangming, Du 14, 9 (invigorate Yang Qi), Ren 6, 12, ST 36, BL 20, *PC 5 (internal/external relationship with shaoyang), SP 4, PC 6 (Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency) 4. Zheng Qi deficiency with residual pathogen Treatment protocol : regulate and tonify Qi and Blood, remove stagnation, dissolve hardness Acupoints targeted : Rx – Du, foot taiyang and yangming, BL 20, LR 3, ST 36, SP 6 (Qi and blood), Pigen (3.5 cun bilateral to L1) and LR 13 (Spleen/Liver enlargement) electro stimulation, Du 13 (expel pathogen and tonify deficiency) [note]Malaria- Acupuncture point treatment, acupuncture pictures,, http://tcm.health-info.org/Acupunture/treatment/malaria.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the cancer that begin in lymphocytes. Lymphocytes is part of the immune system that has the function to fight any foreign invader to human body. Lymphocytes are located in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body. There are two main types of lymphoma cancer, which are non-hodgkin and hodgkin. This cancer is considered as very treatable type of cancer. [note]What Is Lymphoma? - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/lymphoma-cancer#1[/note] CONTENTS

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The sign and symptoms of lymphoma are pretty much similar to the other general illness such as common cold. However, the symptoms of lymphoma can last much longer that symptoms of general illness. Most common symptom of lymphoma is enlarged lymph nodes. The enlarged lymph nodes are usually painless. The enlarged lymph nodes could be located at the neck, armpits, and groin. Other symptoms that might be indicating the present of lymphoma including swelling in the legs or ankles, abdomen bloating and cramping, night sweat and fever, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, and persistent coughing. [note]Lymphoma: Symptoms and Diagnosis, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146136.php?page=2[/note] CAUSES

Again, like many other disease, the exact cause of lymphoma is also not known. However, there are some risk factors that contributing to the chance of having this disease, which are age, Infections such as HIV, autoimmune disease, exposure to toxic chemicals, and genetic. [note]Lymphoma Cancer: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes & Survival Rate, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/lymphoma/page2_em.htm#what_are_lymphoma_causes_and_risk_factors[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : Li4, Lv3, Sp21, Ren15 and ashi points. Li10 and Li11 Acupuncture Treatment For Lymphoma Lymphoma or malignant lymphoma is another kind of cancer that may exist in our body. To treat this disease, the acupuncturist must know the underlying pattern of this disease. There are 5 known pattern, which are cold and phlegm congelation and stagnation, qi depression and phlegm binding, wind heat and blood dryness, liver-kidney depletion and detriment , and qi and blood dual vacuity. After recognize the pattern, then acupuncturist can determine the appropriate method of treatment including the acupoints selected, needling technique, and treatment duration. [note]Chinese Medical Treatment of Malignant Lymphoma - ChiroFind, http://chirofind.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=28009[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an infectious disease that caused by bacteria of Borrelia type. The lyme disease is transmitted to the humans by the bite of infected ticks of the Ixodes Genus. The tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours before the bacteria can spread. Fortunately, this disease is not transmitted among people. [note]Lyme disease - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease[/note] CONTENTS

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The most early symptoms of lyme disease is an expanding area of redness, which is known as erythema migrans. This redness begin a week after being infected. Other first symptom of lyme disease are fever, headache, tired feeling. If left untreated, the symptoms appeared could be a more serious symptom like inability to move one or both sides of the face, joint pain, severe headache. The symptom like joint pain and swelling may come again months or years later. [note]Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/arthritis-lyme-disease?page=2#4[/note] CAUSES

The cause of lyme disease is bacteria of the Borrelia type. The bacteria that are included in this type are borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia Afzelii and Borrelia Garinii. The bacteria mentioned above is only can be transmitted by certain type of insect. [note]Lyme disease - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lyme-disease/basics/causes/con-20019701[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : T1 T2 T3 GB20 KD26 Acupuncture Treatment For Lyme Disease In chinese medication practice point of view, lyme disease happen because defensive qi or immune system of the patient is weak, so that pathogen can easily enter the body. The treatment will focus on Luo meridians and the divergent meridians. The treatment at Luo meridian has the purpose of rid away the pathogens. And treatment at divergent meridian is aiming to treat the pathogen that already lurking in joints. The treatment duration will last for 18 days. Treatment will be given daily for 3 days, followed by 3 days break. This series of treatment will be repeated for 3 times. [note]Case Study: Lyme Disease Treatment with Western Medicine and Acupuncture, http://www.integrativepractitioner.com/topics/environmental-health/case-studylyme-disease-western-medicine-and-acupuncture/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease. It is considered as silent disease, as the sufferer may not know that they have this disease. This autoimmune disease can damage many part of the body like skin, joints and organs inside the body. It is considered as a chronic disease. In lupus, the immune system can not differentiate which is the healthy tissue and which is the invaders of our body. [note]What is lupus? | Lupus Foundation of America, http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/what-is-lupus[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of lupus usually start in early adulthood. Like many other autoimmune disease, the symptom of lupus also can come and go, therefore the early sign of lupus may go unnoticed. And also the early sign of lupus may similar to many other health disorder. The symptoms of lupus are fatigue, unexplained fever,hair loss, skin rash, pulmonary problems, kidney disease, swollen joints, gastrointestinal problems, thyroid disease, dry mouth, and dry eyes. Other symptom of lupus could be muscle pain, chest pain, osteoporosis, and depression. [note]10 Early Signs of Lupus - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/lupus/early-signs#OtherSymptoms2[/note] CAUSES

There are many disease that even scientist can not exactly know why it is happen. The cause of lupus is also not known exactly. But it is strongly believe that lupus may be caused by gene factors. People that born with certain gene tend to have lupus at some point of their life. Having this gene does not mean that they will certainly get lupus. Having the gene plus some triggering factors like viral infections can be the trigger point of having this disease. [note]Lupus Facts, Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Diagnosis, and More, http://www.webmd.com/lupus/tc/lupus-systemic-lupus-erythematosus-topic-overview#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : T3 T7 T11 LI4 GV14 KI7 SP6 T5 T9 L1 GB20 MH5 ST36 Acupuncture Treatment For Lupus Lupus is a very complex disorder. It is not clearly known what is the cause of this disorder. Like the treatment for cancer, acupuncture treatment for this disorder is actually not to cure the disease, but instead to reduce the symptoms, some of which are pain and fatigue. The acupuncture treatment for this disorder are involving some acupoints. There are 2 sets of acupoints. First set are para-spinal points at thoracic levels T-3, T-7, and T-11. Other acupoints included in the first set are LI4, GV14, KI7, and SP6. The second set of acupoints would be para-spinal points T-5, T-9 and L-1 levels, and GB-20, MH-5 and ST-36. The treatment will be given up to 10 sessions during 5 weeks. [note]Acupuncture for systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot RCT feasibility, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3633212/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a cancer that originate in lung. It is considered as the most deathly cancer. There are three types of lung cancer, which are : - Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, this is the most common type of lung cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma are sub-types of non small cell lung cancer - Small Cell Lung Cancer, also called as oat cell cancer. This type of lung cancer often spread quickly - Lung carcinoid tumor, which grow slowly and rarely spread. [note]Lung Cancer | American Cancer Society, http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer/[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of lung cancer usually not show up until the disease has advanced into final stage. Therefore it is important to consult the doctor any unusual feeling in your chest or lung. The symptoms of lung cancer including cough that won’t go away, chest pain, change of volume and color of sputum, breath shortness, hoarseness, blood in the mucus, and coughing up blood. [note]Symptoms of Lung Cancer - Lungcancer.org, http://www.lungcancer.org/find_information/publications/163-lung_cancer_101/266-symptoms[/note] CAUSES

Mostly, the cause of lung cancer is due to smoking habit. The risk of having lung cancer increased as the number of cigarettes smoked increased.Women are said to have high risk of having lung cancer if they smoke also. The risk of having lung cancer not only high for direct smoker / active smoker, but it is also high risk for passive smoker. Exposure to certain gas or chemical also can increase the risk of having lung cancer. People who also smoke using pipe and cigar smoker also have high risk of having this kind of cancer. [note]Causes of Lung Cancer: Smoking, Asbestos, and More - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/guide/lung-cancer-causes#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI4, LV3, ST36, SP6, P6, and LU7 Acupuncture Treatment For Lung Cancer The acupuncture treatment for lung cancer actually is not the treatment for cure the lung cancer. The goal of the treatment is actually to relieve the symptoms. The symptoms can come from the lung cancer or from the treatment (usually from modern medication treatment). The acupuncture treatment for lung cancer conducted as long as 45 minutes for each session. Each week, the patient will receive up to 2 sessions of treatment. There are 9 acupoints involved in this treatment. 6 of them are body acupoints, which are LI4, LV3, ST36, SP6, P6, and LU7. While other 3 acupoints are an auricular points, which are shenmen, subcortex, and zero22. The needles will be inserted in each acupoint until sense of de qi felt and then the needles will stay at its place for another 30 minutes. [note]The potential role for acupuncture in treating symptoms in patients with lung cancer: an observational longitudinal study, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3671020/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Liver Disease

There are so many diseases that can be included as liver diseases. Below are listed some liver diseases depend on the cause : Alcohol-related liver disease – where the liver is damaged after years of alcohol misuse, this can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – a build-up of fat within liver cells, usually seen in overweight people or those who are obese Hepatitis – which is inflammation (swelling) of the liver caused by a viral infection or exposure to harmful substances such as alcohol Haemochromatosis – an inherited disorder where there's a gradual build-up of iron in the body, usually around the liver Primary biliary cirrhosis – a rare, long-term type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts in the liver [note]Liver disease - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/liver-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CONTENTS

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The most common and obvious symptoms of liver disease are : - Weakness - Fatigue - Nausea - Vomiting - Jaundice [note]Liver Disease: Symptoms, Signs & Treatment - MedicineNet, http://www.medicinenet.com/liver_disease/article.htm[/note] CAUSES

There are many cause of liver disease. Below are some cause of the liver disease : - Infection by parasites and viruses such as hepatitis A, B, and C - Abnormality of the immune system - Genetic factor - Cancer - Common cause like alcohol abuse and fatty food. [note]Liver problems - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/basics/causes/con-20025300[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : mu point SP21 ST21 ST25 CV12 CV4 Acupuncture Treatment For Liver Disease There are many disease related with liver. One of the disease of the liver is cirrhosis. According to acupuncture treatment practice, the cirrhosis of the liver is caused by stagnation of the liver yin and increase in liver yang. The stagnation of the liver yin cause retention of bile, blood and fluids in the liver. While increase in the liver yang make the liver produce more heat. Treating this disease, acupuncturist will target at some acupoints. The main acupoint that play a vital role for improving the condition of the liver is acupoint Liver 3. This acupoint, which is located on the liver meridian is the source point of the liver. Needling at this point will make the releasing of the liver enzymes increased. Also, the treatment will also make the liver function get better. [note]Acupuncture and Cirrhosis of the Liver, http://www.cirrhosisoftheliver.co/acupuncture-cirrhosis-liver.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Liver Cancer - Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Liver cancer is a cancer that start or grow in the liver. Other cancer that start in another organ and then metastize to liver is not considered as liver cancer. Liver is the most important human organs. You can not live without your liver. Liver has many important functions. [note]What is liver cancer?, http://www.cancer.org/cancer/livercancer/detailedguide/liver-cancer-what-is-liver-cancer[/note] CONTENTS

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Symptoms of liver cancer can be the same as many other diseases, therefore careful examination must be performed before declare that somebody has liver cancer. The symptoms of liver cancer are abdominal pain or tenderness, easy bruising or bleeding, enlarged abdomen, jaundice, and sudden weight loss. [note]Liver cancer - hepatocellular carcinoma: MedlinePlus Medical, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000280.htm[/note] CAUSES

Like many other cancer and diseases, the exact cause of liver cancer is not so well known. However, there are some risk factors that increasing the chance of having liver cancer such as Hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, smoking habit, drinking too much alcohol, obesity, and diabetes. [note]Hepatocellular Carcinoma, http://www.webmd.com/cancer/hepatocellular-carcinoma#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LV3 Acupuncture Treatment For Liver Cancer - Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine practise, liver cancer is happen because of accumulation of the blood stasis and toxic blood. This stagnated and toxic blood fill the liver and spleen. Therefore the acupuncture treatment’s target is to remove this stagnation. When the treatment successful, there will be asphalt-like black feces comes out from the body. If this blood stasis can be purged out, then the prognosis of liver cancer can be better. Other organs that must be paid attention to when treating the liver cancer are stomach, spleen and kidney. [note]Histopathology of hepatocellular carcinoma - NCBI - National Institutes, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4239483/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Leukemia

Leukemia is blood cells cancer. Our blood cells are made in the bone marrow. It is immature blood cells that become cancer, which not worked as they should and then crowded out the healthy blood cells inside the bone marrow. The types of leukemia is depend on the type of blood cells that become cancer. The most common type of blood cells that become cancerous is white blood cells. Usually, leukemia occur at adults older than 55 years. Leukemia could be acute or chronic. Acute mean the cancer rapidly grow and chronic mean the cancer slowly growing. [note]Leukemia—Patient Version - National Cancer Institute, https://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia[/note] CONTENTS

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The symptoms of leukemia depend on the type of the leukemia. Common sign and symptom of leukemia including fever, persistent fatigue, frequent infections, weight loss, easy to bleed, tiny red spots at your skin, bone pain or tenderness, and recurrent nosebleeds. Please note that having mentioned above symptoms does not mean that you have leukemia. Thorough medical and laboratory test must be perform before one could be declared of having leukemia. [note]Leukemia - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/leukemia/basics/symptoms/con-20024914[/note] CAUSES

There are many things that can cause leukemia. Different type of leukemia has different cause also. Leukemia can be caused by following things : - Artificial ionizing radiation - Viruses - HTLV-1 (human T-lymphotropic virus) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) - Benzene and some petrochemicals - Alkylating chemotherapy agents used in previous cancers - Maternal fetal transmission (rare) - Hair dyes - Genetic factors - Down syndrome - Electromagnetic energy [note]Leukemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments-Written by Christian Nordqvist, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142595.php?page=2#what_causes_leukemia[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : T7 T8 T1 T2 SP6 SP10 LI11 Acupuncture Treatment For Leukemia Leukemia is a very serious and hard to cure disease. Usually, leukemia can only be cured by modern medical treatment. Acupuncture may be can not completely cure the disease, but it is believed to be able to relieve the symptom and soothe the effect of chemical medication treatment. Therefore, for leukemia, acupuncture is considered to be a complementary treatment. People choose acupuncture treatment as a complimentary treatment because acupuncture treatment can be done without adverse consequences. Acupuncture treatment are said to be effective to manage the side effect of the modern treatment. For example, acupuncture can cure the neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. [note]Is there a role for complementary therapy in the management of ... - NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792198/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

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