Acupuncture and Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid is a gland that produce hormone called thyroxine. If thyroid gland produce too much hormone of thyroxine then body’s metabolism will increase that will cause conditions such as sudden weight loss, irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness. This condition of overproduce hormone by thyroid gland is called hyperthyroidism. The condition of hyperthyroidism can be serious if being ignored. However, this disorder is treatable. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Hyperthyroidism, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/basics/definition/con-20020986[/note]  

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The condition of hyperthyroidism is marked by some symptoms which are tremor, nervousness, weight loss, rapid heart rate, fatigue, weakness, decreased concentration, thinning skin, and sleep disturbance. In older patient, heart failure can occur due to hyperthyroidism. In its severe condition, if left untreated, hyperthyroidism can cause attack called “thyroid storm”. This is a condition that involving high blood pressure, fever, and heart failure. [note]Hyperthyroidism, Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, http://www.medicinenet.com/hyperthyroidism/page2.htm#what_are_the_symptoms_of_hyperthyroidism[/note]  

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There are many things that can cause hyperthyroidism. Among them, it is graves’disease that become the most common cause of it. This autoimmune disorder make human antibodies stimulate the thyroid to secrete too much hormone. Other things that may cause hyperthyroidism including excess iodine, thyroiditis, testicle or ovarium tumors, benign thyroid or pituary gland tumor, and too much tetraiodothyronine. [note]Hyperthyroidism, Written by Verneda Lights, Matthew Solan, and Michael Fantauzzo, http://www.healthline.com/health/hyperthyroidism[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : LR2 PC5 Acupuncture Treatment For Hyperthyroidism Acupuncture treatment practise see the hyperthyroidism as a disease that caused by qi and yin deficiency, liver fire uprising, and phlegm stagnation. The organs that contribute in this disease are liver, heart, and kidney. The sign and symptoms of each contributing factor are as follow : 1. Liver fire : irritability, increased appetite, palpitation, and wiry rapid pulse. 2. Qi and Yin Deficiencies : fatigue, shortness of breath, dry eyes, disturbed sleep, and dry mouth 3. Qi and Phlegm Stagnation : plum-seed syndrome, enlarged thyroid gland, red tongue, and wiry or slippery-wiry pulse. 4. Liver, Kidney and Heart Yin Deficiencies : Insomnia, tremors, emaciation, and dry mouth 5. Liver Fire with Phlegm and Underlying Qi and Yin Deficiencies : Low grade fever, tachycardia, tremors, and enlarged thyroid glands. The treatment given then must be select appropriate acupoints to treat each of above contributing factors. [note]Treatment of Hyperthyroidism http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32299[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)

Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) is a condition where there is too much sugar contained within our blood. This condition is also known as diabetes. There are two types of diabetes, diabetes type 1 and 2. This condition, if not treated can lead to the damage of nerves, blood vessels, and other organs. [note]High Blood Sugar and Diabetes,webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/guide/diabetes-hyperglycemia[/note]  

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People with hyperglycemia usually have high glucose contained in their urine. This is not a normal condition, as normally there are no glucose in urine. There are many symptoms associated with hyperglycemia, which are feeling thirsty, frequent urinating, headaches, tiredness, blurred vision, hunger, and unable to think and consentrate properly. [note]Hyperglycemia, Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, http://www.medicinenet.com/hyperglycemia/page4.htm[/note]  

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Hyperglycemia is cause by having not enough insulin in our body, ineffective insulin function, obesity, eating too much, stressful life, and also heredity factor. [note]Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose), American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hyperglycemia.html[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI11 SP6 ST36 LU10 CV4 GV20 Acupuncture Treatment For Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) Although in America acupuncture is well known for treating chronic pain, but in china, acupuncture is believed to be capable to cure diabetes. There are at least 2 methods or ways of how acupuncture cure diabetes, which are : 1. Acupoints used are quchi (LI-11), sanyinjiao (SP-6), zusanli (ST-36), and yishu (special diabetes point located at 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebra). Supplemental points include yuji (LU-10), guanyuan (CV-4), and baihui (GV-20). The stimulation is done by electrostimulator. The treatment was given each day for 30 days. 2. Another method of acupuncture treatment is targeting the acupoint sanyinjiao (SP-6)as the primary acupoint. Another acupoints used were depending on the symptoms appeared, which are feishu (BL-13) plus sanjiaoshu (BL-22) for thirst and dryness of the mouth; zusanli (ST-36) for hunger; and taixi (KI-3) plus shenshu (BL-23) for polyuria. The treatment is given daily for 12 days, then being repeated for another 12 days after 2-3 days of break. The needles inserted at the acupoints stay for 30 minutes after having de qi sensation. [note]TREATMENT OF DIABETES WITH CHINESE HERBS AND ACUPUNCTURE, by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon, http://www.itmonline.org/journal/arts/diabetes.htm[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hives

Hives, which is also known as urticaria are red and itchy raised areas of skin that looked vary in shapes and sizes. Hive usually last no longer than 12 hours. It is a common skin condition and can change size rapidly and also move around from one place to another place. There are two types of hives, i.e. ordinary and occasionally hives. Ordinary hives flare up suddenly while occasionally hives are by direct physical stimulation by environmental forces like heat, cold, and sunlight. The most common treatment for hives are antihistamines. [note]Hives (Urticaria), acaai.org, http://acaai.org/allergies/types/skin-allergies/hives-urticaria#section-1[/note]  

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The symptom of hives is the existence of red and itchy raised skin areas. This symptoms can last anywhere at human body and symptom can last from minutes to months or even years. The bump of hives can appear and go away quickly. Although seems annoying, hives are not life-threatening condition. But hives that emerge in the throat require immediate emergency response. [note]Hives (Urticaria & Angioedema), Medical Author: Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD, http://www.medicinenet.com/hives/article.htm[/note]  

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Hives are caused by our body reaction to an allergen. When our body response to an allergen substance, our body release histamine and other chemicals into the blood. The releasing of histamine make our body feel itched and swelling. There are many allergens that can trigger hives such as animal dander, insect bites, medicines, pollens, Shellfish, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, and other foods. Hives also can develop as a result of emotional stress, extreme cold, excessive perspiration, and infections. [note]Hives, medlineplus.gov, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000845.htm[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : SP10 LI11 Acupuncture Treatment For Hives In treating hives, there are some acupoints that commonly used to treat this condition, which are : 1. Spleen 10 (SP10) : This point is located at above of the top inner corner of the kneecap when the knee is slightly bent. This acupoint is regarded as one of the major points on the body for treating the skin condition including eczema and hives. 2. Large Intestine 11 (LI 11) : It is the point that is located in the depression at the outer part of the elbow crease, i.e. between the elbow tendon and the bone. The point is easily find if the arm is bent at 90 degree with the palm position is facing the abdomen. Benefit of treating this acupoint is to clear and expel wind and heat from the body and also reduce any inflammation. The treatment for this condition will need duration of at least 3 weeks. As the treatment progress, the condition of the patient will get better and better. [note]Treating Hives with Acupuncture, By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM, https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Treating+Hives+with+Acupuncture[/note]

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Acupuncture and HIV/AIDS

HIV is a virus that attack human body’s immune system, especially the CD4 cells. The spreading of HIV is through certain body fluids like sperm. Overtime, more and more CD4 cells of our body getting destroyed by the virus. When the level of CD4 cells becoming so low, then it is time where many opportunistic infections or cancers take advantage. At this stage, it is said that people that previously get HIV become AIDS sufferer. [note]About HIV/AIDS, CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html[/note]  

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The symptom of HIV experienced by one person will not be the same as other person. In fact, there are no persons having same symptom of HIV. However, HIV infection have common development pattern, which are : 1. Acute illness : People that get infected with HIV will experience flu-like symptoms within two to four weeks after getting infected. It is the primary stage of infection. Other symptoms emerge emerge at this stage are body rash, fever, sore throat, severe headaches, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, mouth and genital ulcers, nausea and vomiting, and night sweats. 2. Asymptomatic period : This is the period where there are no obvious symptoms. This period can last for months or years. The HIV virus continue to replicate within our body and starting to weaken our immune system. It is at this stage where transmition of virus into other person happen. 3. Advanced infection : This is the stage where HIV is becoming AIDS. At this stage, the symptoms appear would be frequently get colds and flus, fungal infections, nausea, vomiting, persistent diarrhea, chronic fatigue, rapid weight loss, cough, shortness of breath, and mouth and genital sores. [note]HIV symptoms in men, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/symptoms-men#Symptoms3[/note]  

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HIV / AIDS is caused by the virus. The risk factor of getting HIV / AIDS are : 1. Having sex without condom with a person who has HIV 2. Needles sharing 3. Infection from mother to newborn baby 4. Sharing sex toys with someone with HIV 5. Blood transfusion [note]HIV and AIDS - Causes, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/HIV/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : ST36 SP4 REN12 KI3 SP6 DU4 DU14 LI4 LI11 SP10 GB40 Acupuncture Treatment For HIV/AIDS Until now, there is no medicine that can cure HIV/AIDS completely, so is the acupuncture treatment. In dealing with HIV/AIDS, acupuncture will play a role in improving the overall energy balance of the patient, as well as reducing the side effect of medication that the patient might use. Different patient will feel different benefit of acupuncture treatment. Based on diagnosis by feel the pulse of blood and analysing the tongue, the acupuncturist will choose some acupoints to be stimulated. Needles will be inserted at some acupoints until the sensation of de qi reached. The needles will stay in its place for up to 45 minutes. The stimulation will be done through electroacupuncture device. [note]Chinese Acupuncture, aidsinfonet.org, http://www.aidsinfonet.org/fact_sheets/view/703[/note]

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Acupuncture and High Cholesterol

Cholesterol, also known as lipid, is a oil-like substance that is important for human body in order to properly functioning. Our body can make cholesterol by themselves. It is made by the liver, but also can be acquired from food that we eat. There are two types of cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is also known as Good Cholesterol while LDL is known as Bad Cholesterol. High Cholesterol Disorder is a condition where there are too much cholesterol in our blood system. This condition can affect our health, because too much cholesterol can make blockage in our blood vessel, which in turn can lead to disease of the arteries. [note]High cholesterol, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cholesterol/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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High cholesterol disorder usually doesn’t bring cause any symptoms. It will produce symptoms if the excessive cholesterol produce plague in our blood arteries. This condition can lead to another disease like stroke and heart attack. The plague that being build up by excessive cholesterol can make our arteries get narrowed so that less blood can pass through it. The only way to know whether our cholesterol level within our body is save or not is through blood test. [note]What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol-symptoms#Symptoms2[/note]  

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There are many things that can cause high cholesterol level. The primary cause is unhealthy lifestyle. Unhealthy lifestyle that can make our cholesterol level considerably high are eating too many high saturated fat, physically unactive, smoking habit, and being overweight. The secondary cause of high cholesterol disorder including type 2 diabetes, hypothyroid, kidney problems, liver disease, and too much consumption of alcohol. Other cause that can lead to high cholesterol condition are inherited factors, getting older, and being menopause. [note]What can cause high cholesterol?,heartuk.org.uk, https://heartuk.org.uk/health-and-high-cholesterol/what-causes-high-cholesterol[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : ST40 SP9 Acupuncture Treatment For High Cholesterol Acupuncture treatment practice cure High Cholesterol Disease first by diagnosing the patient by analysing patient’s condition of pulse, tongue, symptom and lifestyle. According to acupuncture treatment, there are 4 pattern of High Cholesterol Disease. The treatment given will focus on balancing the body. The 4 pattern and its method of treatment are as follow : 1. Damp-Phlegm in the Lung or Spleen : Targeting acupoints of Stomach 40 and Spleen 9 to assist body in transforming the pathogen 2. Blood Stasis : Targeting acupoints of Spleen 10, Large Intestine 4, and Liver 3 to break the blood stasis and correct the flow of blood. 3. Spleen-Stomach Deficiency : Targeting acupoints of Stomach 36 and Spleen 6 to cure this condition 4. Liver-Kidney Deficiency : Targeting acupoints of Liver 3, Kidney 3, Bladder 23, and Bladder 18 to improve the condition of liver-kidney deficiency. [note]Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for High Cholesterol, altmd.com, http://www.altmd.com/Articles/TCM-for-High-Cholesterol[/note]

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Acupuncture and High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure is a condition where blood flow pressure inside our blood vessel is considerably high. There is a standard measurement to define whether our blood pressure is considered to be normal, high, or low. High Blood Pressure is also known as HBP or Hypertension. Most people think people with HBP disease will have tense, nervous or hyperactive personality. This is wrong, HBP disease has no connection with the personality traits. Unmanaged high blood pressure can lead to serious disease or disorder such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and peripheral vascular disease. [note]What is High Blood Pressure?, heart.org, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressure/What-is-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301759_Article.jsp#.V-AkiaInLYg[/note]  

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High blood pressure have a nickname “silent killer”. That’s it, because people with high blood pressure disorder usually produce no symptom. The symptom of high blood pressure usually appear if the pressure have reached considerably high and dangerous. Symptom that might emerge when the pressure already at the life-threatening stage would be headaches, shortness of breath, or nosebleed. [note]Diseases and Conditions : High Blood Pressure, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/basics/symptoms/con-20019580[/note]  

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It is not very clear what is the reason why some people have high blood pressure and some people doesn’t have it. However, there are some risk factor contributing to this disorder, which are age, high salt consumption, family history of high blood pressure, lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking, and alcohol consumption habit. Other condition that can cause high blood pressure including kidney disease, diabetes, lupus disease, and scleroderma. [note]Causes of high blood pressure (hypertension) , NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blood-pressure-(high)/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : EX LI18 LV3 SP6 ST9 Acupuncture Treatment For High Blood Pressure Treatment of hypertension using acupuncture is taken place at the acupoints of Ki 3 (Taixi), Liv 3 (Taichong), Sp 9 (Yinlingquan), L.I. 4 (Hegu), Ht 7 (Shenmen), St 36 (Zusanli), Sp 6 (Sanyinjiao), Ki 7 (Fulio), Lu 9. Treatment will be given for one month with a total treatment of 15. The treatment of hypertension using acupuncture is proved to be effective treatment. Indicator of blood tension, i.e. systolic and diastolic both showing a significant reduction. This treatment is not replacing the modern medication rather than give a complementary treatment. [note]The effect of acupuncture on high blood pressure of patients using antihypertensive drugs, NCBI, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23724695[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hiccup

Hiccup is a term to explain the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that repeated several times per minute. This condition is also known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF), or singultus. Hiccup can occur individually or in bouts. The rhythm of hiccup usually tend to be constant. Hiccup usually can resolve itself. [note]Hiccup, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiccup[/note]  

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It is very clear that symptom of hiccup is the “hic” sound that come out from the mouth. Prior to the sound, usually there is a slight tightening sensation in our chest, abdomen, or throat. Hiccup could be serious that it might cause problem with eating, sleeping, or breathing. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Hiccup, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiccups/basics/symptoms/con-20031471[/note]  

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There are many things that can cause hiccup, ranging from simple to severe condition. Conditions that might cause hiccup are eating too quickly or too much, disease that affecting the nerve that control the diaphragm, abdominal surgery, strokes, brain tumors, noxious fumes, and certain medication. [note]Hiccups, Medical Author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP, http://www.medicinenet.com/hiccups/article.htm[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : CV10 CV14 PC6 SP4 RD Acupuncture Treatment For Hiccup The disorder of hiccup can be treated using acupuncture treatment.The treatment will be focusing at some acupoints, i.e. BL 17 (Geshu), GV 14 (Dazhui), CV 12 (Zhongwan), PC 6 (Neiguan), ST 36 (Zusanli), BL 20 (Pishu), BL 21 (Weishu), and LR 14 (Qimen). Each treatment will require duration of 30 minutes. Before treatment, needle that will be used for the treatment need to be sterilized. The treatment will need patient lying down in the lateral recumbent position. The stimulation given is only done by hand. No electric stimulation is used in this treatment. The stimulation continue until patient feel a de qi (needling sensation). De Qi sensation is sensation marked by soreness, numbness, heaviness, distention feeling, and pressure like sensation. [note]Acupuncture Treatment for Persistent Hiccups in Patients with Cancer, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3035062/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hiatal Hernia (Hiatus Hernia)

Hiatal Hernia is a condition where part of your stomach organ push upward through your abdomen diaphragm. Our diaphragm has a small hole called hiatus where esophagus get through and connected to our stomach. Hiatal hernia happen because one of our stomach organ push through the opening at the diaphragm. Small hiatal hernia usually doesn’t cause problem, but large Hiatal Hernia can cause big problem and may need surgery. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Hiatal Hernia, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiatal-hernia/basics/definition/con-20030640[/note]  

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There are many symptoms that indicating that a person get suffered from hiatal hernia. Symptoms of hiatal hernia can vary from mild to severe symptom depending on the condition. Common symptoms of this disorder including heartburn, chest pain, epigastric pain, trouble swallowing, and belching. Other symptom that might be the symptom of the hiatal hernia are nausea, vomiting, and trouble to pass stomach gas. [note]Symptoms of a hiatal hernia, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/hiatal-hernia#symptoms[/note]  

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The cause of hiatal hernia actually is not well known. Why some people have hiatal hernia while others dont is a medical mystery. However, there are some common cause that make hiatal hernia happen including inheritance, being pregnant, obesity, coughing, straining, and lifting too heavy objects. [note]Hiatal Hernia, webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/hiatal-hernia#1[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : KI10 ST30 Acupuncture Treatment For Hiatal Hernia (Hiatus Hernia) Acupuncture treatment practise see the hiatal hernia as a result of weak digestive system. This weak digestive system is due to weak earth element, which lead to the fatigue and muscle aches. A stagnan liver also can play a role on this matter since weak liver can cause inflammation to the gastric. The treatment given is aiming to clear the heat and inflammation from the gastrointestinal tract. [note]Digestive Disorders, taoofwellness.com, http://taoofwellness.com/digestive-disorders/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Herpes

Herpes or herpes simplex is a condition of our skin that get infected by the virus known as herpes simplex virus. There are some type of herpes disease depending on which part of the body that get infected. Oral herpes is herpes infection at the mouth. While genital herpes is herpes disease that cause by virus infection at your genital. [note]Herpes simplex, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex[/note]  

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Many people not aware that they have herpes virus in their body, because the symptom of the virus could be very mild. You have to be aware that you might get this diseaseif you notice any lesion in your body, especially on your genital area. Symptoms of herpes may show up within days after being infected by the virus, or it may take longer times. If symptoms do appear, it may take a form of symptom like sores, vesicles, or ulcers. Other symptom that may come along with this disease are fever, swollen glands, headache, and painful urination. [note]Herpes Signs and Symptoms, ashasexualhealth.org, http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/stdsstis/herpes/signs-symptoms/[/note]  

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Genital herpes is mainly caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus is easy to spread from one people to another. The spread of the virus can happen through skin contact, such as during sex activity. Contact with other part of the body also possible as way of being infected with the virus. Fortunately, genital herpes can not easily passed on through objects such as towels, cutlery or cups. [note]Genital herpes - Causes , NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Genital-herpes/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : GV 14, GV 20, CV 17, GB 20, GB 31, GB 34, GB 35, GB 41, TE 5, TE 6, LI 4, LI 11, SP 6, SP 10, ST 40, ST 36, HT 7, PC 6, Huatuo-Jiaji, Sheyan, and Longyan points Acupuncture Treatment For Herpes Acupuncture treatment for hernia begin with detailed diagnosis. Chinese diagnostic system such pulse checking and tongue diagnosis also conducted. The acupoints used for this treatment is depend on the diagnostic pattern. Treatment session will last for 4 weeks. Each week will be consist of 3 session. Each session of treatment will need about 20 minutes. The needle used for this treatment is a disposable needles. Needle will be manipulated until the patient sense the feeling of deqi. Electrostimulation also used in this treatment protocol. [note]Acupuncture in acute herpes zoster pain therapy (ACUZoster) – design and protocol of a randomised controlled trial, NCBI, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2739152/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Herniated Discs

Herniated disc is a condition where spinal disc get slipped from its position. This out of position condition sometimes can make the nerve get pressed and pinched. This pinched nerve make the patient who suffer from herniated disc feel pain. Other term that also describing this condition would be pinched nerve and bulging disc. [note]What's a Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Bulging Disc...?, by Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/whats-a-herniated-disc-pinched-nerve-bulging-disc[/note]  

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Herniated disc mostly produced symptoms if there is a nerve being pinched. If there is no nerve that get pinched, then herniated may produce low back ache or maybe no symptom at all. Symptoms of herniated disc as a sign of pinched nerve are pain that travels through the buttock, tingling sensation, weakness in certain muscles in one or both legs, pain in the front of the thight, and severe deep muscle pain. [note]Lumbar Herniated Disc - Symptoms, webmd.com/, http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/herniated-disc-symptoms[/note]  

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There are many cause and risk factors relating with herniated disc, which are older age, certain motion of our body, twisting or turning move when lifting an object, lifting too heavy object, being overweight, and loosing of protective fluid of our disc. [note]What causes slipped disks?, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/herniated-disk#Causes3[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : Huatuo Yaoyan Extra Point Josen The Yang Qiao Du Mai Extraordinary Vessel Pair Acupuncture Treatment For Herniated Discs According to acupuncture technique, the method to cure herniated disc is using a technique called eight needle technique. It is a technique that is effective in treating low back pain that cause by deficieny of yang and qi in kidney. The acupoints used and its explanation are as follow : 1. BL23 : It is the back shu point of kidney which is responsible to regulate the qi of the kidney, resolve dampness, fortify the back, nourishing kidney essence, and also important for the bones and marrow (nourishing the blood) 2. GV4 : Fortify the kidney essential qi, improve vitality, strengthen the yang of the kidney and lower back, removing the cold, and dry the damp-cold. 3. BL25 : This point is regarded as the back shu point of the large intestine. The treatment of this point will give benefit such as removing the stagnation of qi and blood, rid away the numbness feeling, and remove obstruction from the channel. 4. GV3 : Treatment of this point will give benefit such as tonify the qi and yang of the kidney, strengthen the lower back and legs, removing numbness, warming the cold, and also dries the dampness. 5. BL40 : This point is also known as the he-sea point of the bladder channel. It is the regulating point of the channel. Treatment at this acupoint will bring benefit such removing dampness of the bladder channel, rid away the blood stasis, cure channel obstruction, and open the channel to give benefit to the lower back. [note]Help for Prolapsed Intervertebral Discs of the Lumbar Region (Herniated Discs), By Skya Abbate, DOM, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=27817[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hernia

Hernia is a condition where an internal body organ push down through the weakness of the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. There are some type of hernia, which are inguinal hernia, richter’s hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, and hiatal hernia. Hernia usually happen between your chest and hips. This invasion of body organ can produce lump or swelling in your abdomen. This lump can often be pushed back in or disappear when the patien lie down. Coughing or straining can make the lump reappear. This type of hernia is called as inguinal hernia. [note]Hernia, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/hernia/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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The most common symptom of hernia, especially for inguinal hernia is the present of the lump at your abdomen. The other symptoms of hernia would be burning or sharp pain sensation, tearing sensation, feeling of fullness, fever, nausea, and vomiting. [note]Hernia, Written by Carmella Wint and Valencia Higuera, http://www.healthline.com/health/hernia#Causes3[/note]  

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The main caused of hernia is a combination of muscle weakness and strain. Hernia can develop suddenly or gradually over a long period of time. The cause of the muscle weakness are congenital defect, age, chronic coughing, surgery, being pregnant, heavy weight lifting, fluid in the abdomen, and sudden weight gain. [note]Hernia (Abdominal Hernia), Medical Author: Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, http://www.medicinenet.com/hernia_overview/page2.htm#what_causes_an_abdominal_hernia[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : St-30/ Liv-8/ Liv-3 Acupuncture Treatment For Hernia Acupuncture treatment practise regard the disorder of hernia is caused by immunity weakness, qi of kidney deficiency. The treatment generally will aim to raise the yang, or the qi of the spleen. The treatment will take a place at some acupoints including KI27 (shu fu), ST13 (qi hu), GV20 (bai hui) and LR5 (li gou), and some group of acupoints known as naganos. The explanation of the use of acupoints are as follow : 1. KI27 : It is the last point of the kidney meridian. It is regarded as the shu of shu points. KI27 is located two cun lateral to the ren channel, on the lower border of the clavicle. 2. ST13 : This point is located close to KI27. It is found four cun lateral to the ren channel on the lower border of the clavicle. ST13 is a site of intersection of the stomach, large intestine, triple warmer, small intestine, and many other divergent meridians, hence its ability to raise the yang. 3. GV20 : It is the most well known point for the treatment of hernia. It is located five cun within the anterior hairline on the governing vessel channel, it has the ability to raise the yang, especially with the use of moxibustion. 4. LR5 : It is an additional point to use to treat the hernia, especially if the disorder is related to liver, as in the case of inguinal hernia or uterine prolapse. 5. Naganos : It is a special group of points that can be needled in the treatment of hernia. It is located at the close proximity to LI11 (qu chi) and LI10 (shou san li). [note]Prolapse: A Natural Condition with Oriental Medicine, By Skya Abbate, DOM, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=27766[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a disease that happen at our liver. If our liver get hepatitis, our liver will be inflammed. This inflammation condition can affect liver’s ability to perform its function. Hepatitis that last more than 6 months is considered as an chronic hepatitis while the one that last shorter than 6 months is regarded as an acute hepatitis. Hepatitis has some type, i.e hepatitis A, B, and C. Each type of hepatitis has its own characteristic. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Hepatitis, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatitis-a/basics/definition/con-20022163[/note]  

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Hepatitis, whether acute or chronic sometimes produce no noticable symptoms. If symptoms develop, acute hepatitis may have symptoms such as muscle and joint pain, high fever, feeling sick, general sense of feeling unwell, dark urine, itchy skin, and jaundice. Chronic hepatitis unfortunately also sometimes have no obvious symptoms. This condition of no symptoms can happen until someday the liver stop working properly. In the later stage, chronic hepatitis can have symptom like jaundice, swelling in the legs, confusion, and blood in your stool. [note]Hepatitis, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/hepatitis/Pages/introduction.aspx#symptoms[/note]  

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Generally hepatitis is caused by the virus. Other things that can cause hepatitis including excessive consumption ofalcohol. This over consumption can damaged your liver. The alcohol make the liver becoming swell and inflamed. Other cause of hepatitis would be toxic and autoimmune disease. [note]Causes of Nonviral Hepatitis, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/hepatitis#Causes3[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : LV6 SP9 Acupuncture Treatment For Hepatitis The chinese treatment practise see the hepatitis is caused by following reason : • damp heat obstructing the middle burner; • liver qi depression affecting the deficient spleen; • yin deficiency of liver and kidney; • stagnating blood obstructing the collaterals; • yang deficiency of spleen and kidney. One theory of treatment regime for hepatitis are as follow : 1. Toxic pathogens that enter to the nutritive (ying) and blood (xue) level. This pattern can be treat by vitalizing the blood and remove toxin 2. Accumulation of toxic that bring to chronic hepatitis and therefore become hard to disperse. The hepatitis, especially hepatitis C, is classified as yin type disease, damp stagnation, yin coagulation, toxic accumulation, clogging of the collaterals, and obstruction of yang. This condition should be overcome by disperse the liver qi and transform phlegm. However, due to the characteristics of toxin, blood stasis, phlegm, and dampness, there is usually a chronic disease process that does not respond well to treatment. 3. Infection because of kidney deficiency. This is because the kidney qi is weak. This condition should be overcome by tonify the liver and kidney. [note]Viral hepatitis, umm.edu, http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/viral-hepatitis[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids is a common condition that happen to many people. It is the term that explain swollen blood vessels in the lower rectum. This condition of hemorrhoids is considered as the most common cause of anal pathology. Although it is common condition, but usually people are reluctant to see the doctor because they are feeling embarassed. Hemorrhoids may be painful, but it is not considered as life-threatening condition. [note]Hemorrhoids, Author: Scott C Thornton, MD; Chief Editor: John Geibel, MD, DSc, MSc,, http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/775407-overview[/note]  

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There are many symptoms that indicating the existence of hemorrhoids, which are extreme itching around the anus area, irritation and pain around the anus, an itchy or painful lump or swelling near your anus, fecal leakage, a painful bowel movement, and blood on your tissue after having a bowel movement. [note]What Are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/hemorrhoids#Symptoms2[/note]  

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Hemorrhoids are not arteries or veins, but instead are normal blood vessels called sinusoids that are located in the walls that surround the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids can happen due to many cause including straining to have a bowel movement, prolonged sitting, lack of exercise, low fiber diet, obesity, pregnancy, colon cancer, liver disease, anal intercourse, and spinal cord injury. [note]Hemorrhoids, emedicinehealth.com, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hemorrhoids/page3_em.htm#what_causes_hemorrhoids[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : B-57/ K-7/ Liv-3/ Sp-3 Acupuncture Treatment For Hemorrhoids In treating the Hemorrhoids, the othodox treatment practise will choose 10 acupoints to be treated. The needling process will stay for 20 – 30 minutes. However, newer acupuncture technique try to treat the Hemorrhoids only at one acupoint. The acupoint use for this new technique is the point of Du Mai 4. This acupoint is also known as MingMen (life’s gate). This acupoint is used because this acupoint is easy to access and also painless. Treating the patient at this acupoint will give the patient another advantage, which is increasing the vital yang energy. The new technique, known as One-Point and One-Minute technique need the stimulation of the acupoint by the needle by moving it steadily back and forth. This new technique is said to be effective in treating Hemorrhoids. [note]Effective One-Point, One-Minute Hemorrhoid Treatment, By Ana-Carolina Beth, Lac, http://acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32524[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage generally described as bleeding. But, hemorrhage can also mean as abnormal flow of blood. Hemorrhage can happen both outside and inside of human body. Bleeding outside our body is called as external hemorrhage. Example of internal hemorrhage would be bleeding at the spleen or liver that is located within our body. However, the term hemorrhage is popular to describe a bleeding inside our brain. [note]Definition of Hemorrhage, medicinenet.com, http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=14263[/note]  

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Hemorrhage or brain hemorrhage can bring many symptoms. The symptoms emerge depend on the location of the bleeding, how bad is the bleeding, and the amount of brain area that getting affected. Symptoms of brain hemorrhage can showup suddenly or gradually over time. The hemorrhage is consired to be highly dangerous disorder as this can bring death. The symptoms of brain hemorrhage including sudden severe headache, weakness in arm or leg, nausea or vomiting, changes in vision, tingling, Difficulty swallowing, and loss of balance. [note]What Are the Symptoms of Brain Bleeding?, webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/brain/brain-hemorrhage-bleeding-causes-symptoms-treatments#1-4[/note]  

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Hemorrhage or brain bleeding is mostly caused by high blood pressure. Other cause that might be the cause of hemorrhage including head injury or trauma, ruptured cerebral aneurysm, use of blood thinners, bleeding tumors, cocaine use, and bleeding disorder. [note]What Are the Causes of Intracerebral Hemorrhage?, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/lobar-intracerebral-hemorrhage#Causes2[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : GV26 GV16 PC3 PC6 SP6 SP10 KI3 Acupuncture Treatment For Hemorrhage Acupuncture treatment for Hemorrhage is very much different between patient to patient, because each patient has different condition. The treatment regimen will depending on the presenting symptomatology of each individual. However the basic principle of acupuncture treatment can follow following guidance : 1. Wind-evil attacking the channels 2. Deficiency of yin in liver and kidney-liver wind due to an excess of yang 3. Obstruction of meridians by wind–phlegm, which will cause deficiency of Qi (energy) and blood. [note]Acupuncture in Poststroke Rehabilitation, A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials, Ping Wu, Edward Mills, David Moher and Dugald Seely, http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/41/4/e171.full[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a disease that charatecterized by abnormal accumulation of iron in parenchymal organs. This accumulation cause toxicity of the human organs. This toxicity in human organs can lead to autosomal recessive genetic disorder and the most common cause of severe iron overload. [note]Hemochromatosis, Author: Andrea Duchini, MD; Chief Editor: Praveen K Roy, MD, AGAF, http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/177216-overview[/note]  

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The most common symptom of the hemochromatosis.are chronic fatigue and joint pain. The more specific symptoms that is regarded as the sign of hemochromatosis is the pain at the knuckles of the pointer and middle finger. Other symptoms that might be the sign of hemochromatosis are lack of energy, abdominal pain, loss of sex drive, and Irregular heart beat. [note]Symptoms of Hemochromatosis, hemochromatosis.org, http://www.hemochromatosis.org/#symptoms[/note]  

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Hemochromatosis is mostly caused by the gene mutation. The gene that get mutated was gene HFE. This gene is responsible for human body ability to absorbs iron from food that we eat. Bad news is that this mutation can be passed from parents to children. To know whether somebody has developed the gene mutation or not, genetic testing must be performed. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Hemochromatosis, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemochromatosis/symptoms-causes/dxc-20167290[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : UB23 UB25 DU4 DU3 UB18 UB17 UB20 SP9 ST40 UB40 GB31 LIV2 LI4 KI6 GB34 LI11 Acupuncture Treatment For Hemochromatosis Chinese medicine practise named the disorder of Hemochromatosis as xue se bing or blood color disease. This disease is characterized by the black color of kidney. It is the kidney deficiency and blood statis that cause this disease. It is also combined with disturbance in liver function. The treatment for this disease is focusing on improve the function of kidney and clearing any stagnation. The treatment pattern for this disease are : 1. Liver and kidney deficiency and blood stasis Treatment will aim to improve the liver and kidney function and also improving blood circulation. 2. Improve the yang of kidney and spleen combined with removing blood stasis. Treatment will aim to warming and nourishing the spleen and kidney. And also remove the stagnasis and improving blood circulation. 3. Dysfunction of liver and blood stagnation Treatment given will try to cure the liver and strengthening the qi. And also remove the stagnasis and improving blood circulation. [note]Hemochromatosis and Chinese Medicine - tcm-becker.chwww.tcm-becker.ch/index.cfm[/note]

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Acupuncture and Heel Pain

Heel Pain is the pain we feel at our heel. It is felt as an intense pain. Heel Pain is considered as common foot condition, and usually it is builds up gradually and become worse and worse over time. The pain become more intense and severe if we put weight on our heel. Heel pain usually affected only at one heel, although some people are reported to feel the pain at both heel. The pain usually emerge in the morning and may get better if we get walked. But the pain can get worse again after certain distance of walking and or standing. [note]Heel pain , NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/heel-pain/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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Symptom of heel pain are as follow : 1. Stone bruises : bruising fat pad underside of our heel. The fat pad could be discoloured or look normal. 2. Plantar fasciitis : inflammation of the fascia, pain under your heel. 3. Heel spur : development of heel spur (calcium deposit) at the fascia tissue band. 4. Pain behind the heel : Inflammation at the area where achilles tendon insert into the heel bone. [note]Heel Pain, aofas.org, http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/conditions/ailments-of-the-heel/Pages/Heel-Pain.aspx[/note]  

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The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel) and Achilles tendinitis (back of the heel). The other things that can cause heel pain including Achilles tendon rupture, Bursitis, Osteomyelitis, Peripheral neuropathy, Reactive arthritis, Sarcoidosis, and Tarsal tunnel syndrome. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Heel Pain, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/heel-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050788[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : SP5 Acupuncture Treatment For Heel Pain Heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis. This condition is caused by repetitive stress disorder due to the accumulation of micro-trauma.The acupuncture treatment of this condition will be performed in four steps, as follow : 1. Needle Shaofu HE-8, the shaoyin corresponding point. This treatment is aiming to treat the yin surface of the palm and foot 2. A. Treating the acupoint of Fuliu KID-7 plus Jiaoxin KID-8 or Dazhong KID-4 plus Shuiquan KID-5 to activate the kidney channel and treat heel pain symptoms. B. Treating the acupoint of Taichong LIV-3 plus Yongquan KID-1 to give benefit to the tendons and ligaments. Treatment will be involving the electrical stimulation as well. C. Treating the region of Chengjin BL-56 and Chengshan BL-57 will give benefit to the calf muscles. Other points that may be used, include Sanyinjiao SP-6, the crossing point of three leg yin, and Yanglingquan GB-34, the hui-meeting point of sinews. 3. A. Treatment at the acupoints that benefit the qi, blood and the zangfu organs B. Treatment at the acupoints that rid away Liver qi stagnation, Liver yin deficiency and Liver blood deficiency. C. Treatment at the acupoints that will improve the kidney deficiency 4. A. Treatment at the Two points at Shimian M-LE-5 B. Treatment the “Medial” Shimian C. Treatment the Shimian M-LE-5 + “medial” Shimian [note]Plantar Fasciitis, Acupuncture Treatment of Heel Pain, By Whitfield Reaves, https://www.jadeinstitute.com/jade/plantar-fasciitis-acupuncture-treatment-heel-pain.php[/note]

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Acupuncture and Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a condition related with our body’s inability to cope with heat. There are many conditions that can be grouped as heat stroke, which are heat edema, heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion. There are two forms of heat stroke. One form of heat stroke is Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS), that usually occurs at young individuals that engage is intense physical activity in a hot environment. Other form of Heat Stroke is Classic nonexertional heatstroke (NEHS), which usually more common in elder person who has chronic illness. Both types of heatstroke are associated with high morbidity and mortality, especially when cooling therapy is delayed. [note]Heatstroke, Author: Robert S Helman, MD; Chief Editor: Joe Alcock,, http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/166320-overview[/note]  

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Symptoms of heat stroke sometimes misjudge of being symptom of other condition such as heart attack. Before developing symptom of heat strokes, sometimes person exhibiting symptoms of heat exhaustion. Symptom of heat exhaustion including nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, headache, muscle cramps, and dizziness. [note]Heat Stroke, Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, http://www.medicinenet.com/heat_stroke/page2.htm#what_are_heat_stroke_symptoms_and_signs[/note]  

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Heat stroke is happen because of so many things including lack of air conditioning in house, poor air flow, not drink enough water, and excessive consumption of alcohol. Heat stroke also can be happen due to heat waves attack. It happen when heat index reach 90 degrees or more. Heat Index is a combined measurement of relative humidity and air temperature. Humidity more than 60% can easily hamper sweat evaporation, which in turn reducing our body to cool itself. [note]Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Treatment, WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heat-stroke-symptoms-and-treatment?page=2#2[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : GV26 Acupuncture Treatment For Heat Stroke Acupuncture treatment practise see the condition of heat stroke as the result of too much Yang receive by the human body. This excess yang can come from external factor like summer heat and also can come from internal factor like fever coming from pathogenetic infection. This heat stroke can result to yin deficiency which in turn can cause heart attack due to very less fluid in the body. The acupuncture treatment aim to clear away the heat will be perform at various acupoints including the jing-well points, ear apex, and UB40 (back of the knee). [note]Acupuncture and Heat Stroke: A TCM view of overheating., https://craigamrine.wordpress.com/2010/06/08/acupuncture-and-heat-stroke-a-tcm-view-of-overheating/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Heartburn

Heartburn is a condition that is characterized by burning sensation in our chest or abdomen. The pain may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. [note]Heartburn, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartburn[/note]  

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Symptoms of Heartburn are difficulty swallowing, chronic cough, stomach pain, constant sore throat, regurgitation of foods, and persistent hoarseness. [note]Heartburn (Acid Reflux), Medical Author: Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP, http://www.medicinenet.com/heartburn_reflux/article.htm[/note]  

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Heartburn is a part of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It is mainly caused by backflow of stomach acid to the esophagus. This backflow can caused by many things including alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, and carbonated beverages. Other things that can cause heartburn including smoking, hiatal hernia, pregnancy, obesity, and other disease of the esophagus. [note]Heartburn,rxlist.com, http://www.rxlist.com/heartburn/drugs-condition.htm#heartburn_causes[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : P6 Acupuncture Treatment For Heartburn The heartburn is happen because there is acid backflow from the stomach to the chest of human body. This condition is one of many symptoms of GERD. The acupuncture treatment for this condition will be performed at various acupoints including Zhongwan (CV 12), bilateral Zusanli (ST36), Sanyinjiao (SP6), and Neiguan (PC6). The treatment will be perform everyday for the first week. Then, the treatment will be continue for subsequent week with interval of 2-3 days between treatment. After receiving treatment, it is hoped that the intraesophageal acid and bile reflux can be stopped. [note]Clinical study on the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux by acupuncture., ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20697939[/note]

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Acupuncture and Heart Disease

Heart disease or sometimes also called Heart and Blood Vessel Disease or Cardiovascular Disease is a disease that consisted of many problems. Most of the problems regarding with Heart Disease is related with atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that happen because there are so many plaques build up in the walls of the arteries. This buildup plaque make arteries become narrow and narrower as the time goes by. This narrowing arteries make the blood difficult to pass. [note]What is Cardiovascular Disease?, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Caregiver/Resources/WhatisCardiovascularDisease/What-is-Cardiovascular-Disease_UCM_301852_Article.jsp#.V97DoaInLYg[/note]  

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There are so many symptoms indicating the present of Heart Disease. One most common symptom of the Heart Disease is Angina or Chest Pain. Angina is described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling in your chest. Other symptom of Heart Disease are Erectile Dysfunction, Shortness of breath, heart palpitation, faster heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and sweating. [note]Symptoms of Heart Disease, WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms#1[/note]  

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The causes of heart disease is depend on the type of the heart disease. 1. Cardiovascular disease is caused by plaque builup in our coronary arteries. 2. Heart Arrhythmia is caused by heart defect, coronary artery disease, high blood pressurre, diabetes, smoking, drug abuse, and stress. 3. Congenital heart defects is caused by misdevelopment of heart during pregnancy. 4. Cardiomyopathy is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, infections, toxins, inheritance factor, high blood pressure, hemochromatosis, and also cancer treatment. 5. Heart Infection is caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Heart Disease, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/basics/causes/con-20034056[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : HE5 HE6 PC6 Acupuncture Treatment For Heart Disease Heart disease is a complex disease. It is relating with many things in human body. Acupuncture regard the heart as the emperor. However, the treatment of the heart disease is not conduct directly to the heart. The treatment for heart disease performed at many other organs related with heart. There are many things that can cause heart disease. Each of them must be treated carefully. The treatment for the heart disease and its related acupoints are as follow : 1. Heart Yang Deficiency – Bl 15, Bl 14, Bl 23, Ren 6, Ren 4, Ht 7, PC 6, Ren 9, St 36, Sp 6 2. Heart Qi Deficiency – Sp 6, Ht 7, Pc 6, Lu 7, Ren 17, Bl 15, Bl 20, St 36, An Mian (insomnia) 3. Heart Qi and Blood Deficiency – Bl 15, Sp 6, Sp3, Bl 20, Bl 14, St 36 4. Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency – Bl 15, Bl 14, Bl 23, Kid 3, Ht 7, Ht 5, Pc 6, Ren 17, Yin Tang, Lu 7 5. Heart Blood Stagnation Due To Cold – Bl 15, Bl 14, Ren 17, Ren 15, Du 14, St 36, Pc 4, Pc 6 6. Blood Stagnation – Bl 15, Bl 14, Bl 17, Bl 13, Hua Tuo Jia Ji, Ren 17, Pc 4, Pc 6, Du 132, Du 10, Sp 10 7. Phlegm Fluid Stagnation – St 40, Ren 17, Pc 6, Pc 5, Pc 4, Bl 13, Bl 15, Bl 14, Lu 7 (Sp 3-tubidity) (Pc 8 / Lu 6 / Liv 2 – Phlegm Heat) 8. Liver Qi stagnation - Liv 14, Liv 3, PC 6, PC 5, BL 18, Ren 17, Lu 7, Yin Tang The treatment not only involving needling at various acupoints, but also use other method of treatment like moxa. Moxa treatment will be performed at various acupoints at yang meridian. This treatment is aiming to release the water retention. The treatment of the heart disease will be conduct 3 times per day. Each treatment will require 20-30 mins. [note]Heart Disease, tcm.health-info.org, http://tcm.health-info.org/Common%20Diseases/heartdisease.htm[/note]

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Acupuncture and Heart Attack

Heart attack is a condition where the blood supply to our heart muscle is reduced or even stopped completely. No blood supply means no oxygen, and our heart muscle simply can do nothing without oxygen. The reduced or stopped blood flow happen because the blood vessel that supply blood to the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked. This blood vessel that supply the blood to the heart muscle is also known as coronary arteries. This blood vessel can be narrowed due to the buildup fat, cholesterol and other substances. These all material that can make blood vessel become narrow is called as plaque. [note]About Heart Attacks, heart.org, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/AboutHeartAttacks/About-Heart-Attacks_UCM_002038_Article.jsp#.V97C36InLYg[/note]  

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Heart attack symptoms vary from one person to another. The most common signs are: Every person is unique, therefore the symptom of the heart attack also vary among person. However, there are most common sign of the heart attack, which are : 1. Chest pain (feeling of tightness, heaviness, pain, or burning in our chest) 2. Pain in arms, neck, jaw, back, or stomach 3. Sweating 4. Light-headed feeling 5. Shortness of breath 6. Nausea and or vomiting [note]Heart attack , bhf.org.uk, https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/conditions/heart-attack[/note]  

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Heart attack happen because the blood supply to the heart muscle become reduced or stopped. Without proper supply of oxygen-rich blood, the muscle can be damaged or die, which unfortunately is irreversible damage. If damaged portion of the heart muscle is large, then the heart can stop beating (cardiac arrest), which resulting in death. This reduced or stopped blood flow is happen due to Coronary Heart Disease. Coronary Heart Disease or CHD is a condition where the blood vessel / coronary arteries become narrow or blocked by a substance called plaque. [note]Heart attack - Causes,NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Heart-attack/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : Bl 15, Bl 14, Bl 23, Ren 6, Ren 4, Ht 7, PC 6, Ren 9, St 36, Sp 6 Acupuncture Treatment For Heart Attack In treating someone with heart attack, there are 2 important acupoints that really play a role. The 2 acupoints are Yin Tang and Cheng Jiang. The stimulation of these acupoints first begin with an acupressure for 20 minutes. After giving acupressure stimulation, treatment continued with needle insertion at the 2 acupoints. Patient will receive a nonstop 1 minute of stimulation. Stimulation given is then repeated every 5 minutes. After stimulation, the needles will stay on its place for 20 minutes. Please note, that this treatment is aiming to survive the patient with heart attack, so rather than improving the heart, this treatment is actually to improve the vital sign and functions of the patient. [note]Acupuncture for Coronary Artery Disease, Posted by Mark Crislip on March 4, 2016, https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/acupuncture-for-coronary-artery-disease/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a condition that is marked by loosing ability to hear sound properly. The degree of hearing loss could be mild or severe. It could be happen suddenly by some reason, but it is usually develops gradually for years. The hearing loss disorder is somewhat a common disorder. It happen to around 16% of population. [note]Hearing loss, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Hearing-impairment/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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Although could be lead to serious condition, unfortunately many people still neglecting the symptoms of hearing loss. They think that as long as they still can hear some sound, then they think that their hearing ability is still fine. At the early stage of hearing of hearing loss, people can not hear high-pitched sounds properly. Other symptoms of this disorder including Trouble understanding phone conversations, Trouble hearing above background noise, Perception that people are not speaking clearly or mumbling, and Often having to ask people to repeat themselves. [note]Hearing Loss, WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hearing-loss-causes-symptoms-treatment?page=2[/note]  

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There are many cause of hearing loss, which are malformation of ear structure, fluid in the middle ear, ear infection, allergies, benign tumors, hearing music using headset, impacted earwax, and Otosclerosis. [note]Conductive Hearing Loss, hearingloss.org, http://www.hearingloss.org/content/types-causes-and-treatment[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : TH16 TH8 Acupuncture Treatment For Hearing Loss In treating the disorder of hearing loss, the acupuncture treatment practise will aim some acupoints, usually acupoints near ear. One of acupuncture method called ear acupuncture could also be used. By treating the acupoints near ear, hopefully any qi or energy blocked could be removed that will result in better hearing function. But because chinese acupuncture medical practise see the body as a whole, therefore treating the disorder of hearing loss may not only aiming the acupoints near the ear. It also can combined any other acupoints that are believed relating or having contributing factor. [note]Acupuncture Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4412536/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Headache

Headache or known as cephalalgia is the pain somewhere at our head or neck. There are many types of headache including migraines, tension type, and cluster. If not treated properly, headache can cause many life problem including worsen relationship and unemployment. Headache can be regarded as simple symptom or it might be considered as serious symptom of a serious disease. [note]Headache, MedLinePlus, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003024.htm[/note]  

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The common symptom of headache is pain that can be happen anywhere at our head and neck area. There are many types of headache. One of the type of headache is tension headaches. Tension headaches itself could be an episodic tension headaches or Chronic Tension Headaches. The symptom of tension headaches are Headache upon awakening, Chronic fatigue, Irritability, Disturbed concentration, and General muscle aching. [note]Migraines & Headaches Health Center, WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraines-headaches-symptoms[/note]  

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Tension headache is regarded as the most common type of headache. It is caused by tight muscles whether in our shoulders, neck, scalp, or at our jaw. The tension headaches also could be related to stress, depression, and anxiety. Other type of headache is migraine headache, which can be caused by foods (chocolate, certain cheese, and MSG), caffeine, and alcohol. Another type of headache is rebound headache. It can be happen to our body due to intake medicine. [note]Migraines & Headaches Health Center, WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraines-headaches-symptoms[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI4 LI8 LV3 ST8 ST9 Acupuncture Treatment For Headache Acupuncture see headache not as a simple disease. According to acupuncture theory, headache could be caused by many things. The treatment given will be depend on the cause of the headache. 1. Headaches due to invasion of pathogenic wind into the meridians and collaterals : Acupuncture treat the headache by dispel wind and removing obstruction in the meridians and collaterals. 2. Headaches due to Liver Yang rising : The headache treatment with acupuncture will try to pacify the liver and strengthening the kidney 3. Headaches due to Phlegm : resolving the phlegm and harmonizing middle jiao. 4. Headache due to Blood Stasis : increase blood and qi circulation and stop the pain. 5. Headaches due to Deficiency of Qi and Blood : Nourishing and increasing the qi, increase blood circulation. 6. Headaches due to Kidney Jing Deficiency : Tonify the kidney and nourishing marrow. [note]Headache, acupuncture.com, http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/head.htm[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hay Fever

Hay fever is a condition that are considered as an allergic disease. It is marked by runny or stuffy nose. The disease is somewhat a very common disease. It is also known as Allergic Rhinitis. The disease takes two different forms which are seasonal and perennial. Seasonal forms means that the patient only occur at some point of time like in spring or in early fall. Perennial forms means that the disorder can be experienced throughout the whole year. [note]Allergic Rhinitis, acaai.org, http://acaai.org/allergies/types/hay-fever-rhinitis[/note]  

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The symptoms that are brought by the hay fever can vary from person to person. Not only the kind of symptoms that vary, the severity of the symptom also can be different. Thecommon symptom of hay fever including sneezing, itchy skin, runny nose, nasal congestion, and eye irritation. [note]What is hay fever? What are hay fever symptoms and signs?, medicinenet.com, http://www.medicinenet.com/hay_fever/article.htm[/note]  

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Hay fever is an allergic reaction of our body to the allergen. Hay fever is mostly caused by an allergen called pollen. The pollen can irritating our mouth, nose, eyes and throat. The irritation triggering an allergic reaction of our body. Allergic reaction emerge because our body overreact to an allergen that is perceived to be a threat. [note]Hay fever - Causes, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Hay-fever/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : Ren-7/ Ren-9/ K-16 Acupuncture Treatment For Hay Fever In acupuncture treatment practise point of view, hay fever happen because there is kidney deficiency. The symptoms of this disorder are mainly cause by the heat. In order to remove the heat, acupuncturist will treat points that are usually located at the channels / meridian that end or start near the eyes and nose. To treat the kidney deficiency, acupoints chosen would be acupoints that will strengthen the function of the kidney. Strengthening the kidney will need some treatment sessions. There could be 6 sessions during 6 weeks, thus 1 treatment each week. [note]Treating hay fever and other allergies with acupuncture, http://www.curepoint.co.uk/acupuncture-hayfever-allergies.php#.V95HhaInLYg[/note]

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Acupuncture and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is also called as Hashimoto's disease. It is a disease that characterized by low producing of hormones by thyroid gland. This condition is known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland itself is a gland that make hormones to control human body’s metabolism. The metabolism rate of our body affecting our heart rate and the rate of our body in using calories from food that we eat. [note]Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Overview, The Most Common Cause of Hypothyroidism, Written by Kresimira (Mira) Milas MD, http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hashimotos-thyroiditis/hashimotos-thyroiditis-overview[/note]  

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At the beginning of the development of the disease, usually the Hashimoto's Disease is not producing any symptoms. The very first symptom that we may notice is a swelling at the front of our throat. It is regarded as a chronic disease rather than an acute disease. The Hashimoto's Disease may develop slowly over years and eventually will make in thyroid hormone levels in our blood getting low. The signs and symptoms of this disease including fatigue, constipation, pale and dry skin, puffy face, and hoarse voice. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/basics/symptoms/con-20030293[/note]  

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is caused by an autoimmune disease, where our body immune system attack healthy tissue. The attack of body’s immune cells on thyroid gland causing the gland become inflammed. The attack of the immune cells to the thyroid gland make the gland loosing its ability to produce hormone, eventually lead to a condition named hypothyroidism. [note]Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/women/hashimotos-thyroiditis-symptoms-causes-treatments#1[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : ST9 LI18 KI3 Acupuncture Treatment For Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, acupuncturist will first palpating some acupoints located at the neck of the patient. Therapist will palpating point of ST9, local point near the thyroid gland, LI18, and KI3. The treatment given will aim to regulate and tonify the qi and yang, vitalize the blood, and strengthen the immune system. The course of treatment for this disorder could last for up to three months. The acupuncture treatment will involving needle that is inserted for around 15 minutes. Some acupoints that are being targeted for this treatment including GV20 (elevates the yang and benefits the marrow), Yintang (reflex point of pituary gland that control the thyroid gland), Naganos (powering the qi and blood), Navel (treating the spleen problems), Kidney 7 (regulate the qi of the kidney), and Spleen 6 (improve the blood circulation, vitalizing the blood and also tonify liver, spleen, and kidney) [note]The Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism, By Skya Abbate, DOM, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=27779[/note]

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Acupuncture and Gum Disease

Gum disease or also well known as periodontal disease is somewhat a very common disease. Many adults people get this disease. Gum disease can range from simple condition like gum inflammation to a very serious disease where the teeth will lost due to this disease. At the severe state, the disease will make the soft tissue and bone that support teeth getting damage. The severity of gum disease is very much depend on our effort to care and maintain our teeth. [note]Gum Disease, mouthhealthy.org, http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/g/gum-disease[/note]  

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Gum disease is a disease that cause by an infection of the tissues surrounding our teeth. Unfortunately gum disease usually not bring any pain, so we may not aware that we have such disease at our gum. There are some symptoms relating with the gum disease which are our gums easy to bleed, red and swollen gum, persistent bad breath, loosen teeth, and change in the way our teeth fit together when we bite. [note]Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease), WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/gingivitis-periodontal-disease#1[/note]  

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It is very clear that the main cause of gum disease is plague at our teeth and gum. However, there are few other things that may contribute to the existence of gum disease. The other cause of gum disease are hormonal changes, other illness, medication, smoking habit, poor oral hygiene, and family factors. [note]Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments, nidcr.nih.gov, http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/GumDiseases/PeriodontalGumDisease.htm[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : ST5 ST6 ST42 LI4 LI11 Acupuncture Treatment For Gum Disease Like a western medication treatment practise, acupuncture treatment practise also see oral health as a serious matter, therefore treatment for any disease relating with oral conducted very carefully. Regarding gum disease, there are several acupoints selected for the treatment. The acupoints and some brief explanation are as follow : 1. LI4 : This point is regarded as source point and entry point. The role of this acupoint is to disperse wind, suppresses pain, and clear the qi channels. This point is useful when treating headaches, eye pain, tootaches, epistaxis, deafness, facial edema, facial paralysis, sore throat, trismus, fever, and delayed labor. Combination of this acupoint with another acupoint can effectively cure other disease. 2. LI11 : This acupoint is well known as the sea, earth, and ghost point. This acupoint is useful to eliminate the wind, releasing the exterior, cools heat, alleviates dampness and regulates the blood. 3. ST36 : It is the sea, earth, and sea of nourishment. This acupoint is responsible to regulate the spleen and stomach, control the qi and blood, and also rid away the weakness and deficiency. It is this point that useful to treat symptom and disease like gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, constipation, and edema. 4. ST44 : This acupoint is regarding as ying spring and water. The function of this point is to cool and drain heat of the stomach, regulate qi, and suppress pain. This point is useful when treating tootache, trigeminal neuralgia, mouth paralysis, and sore throat. [note]Acupuncture Reduces Periodontitis Bone Loss , healthcmi.com, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1438-acupuncture-reduces-periodontitis-bone-loss[/note]

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Acupuncture and Graves' Disease

Graves’ disease is considered as an autoimmune disease that can cause our thyroid gland produce excess thyroid hormones. This condition is called as hyperthyroidism. The disease is named after the doctor that firstly describe the disease. The name of the doctor is Robert J. Graves. [note]What Is Graves’ Disease?, Written by Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD, http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/graves-disease/graves-disease-overview[/note]  

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There are so many symptoms that are related with the Graves' Disease. Among them are Anxiety and irritability, Weight loss, Enlargement of your thyroid gland (goiter), Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido, Frequent bowel movements, Bulging eyes (Graves' ophthalmopathy), and Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations). [note]Diseases and Conditions : Graves' Disease, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/graves-disease/basics/symptoms/con-20025811[/note]  

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The Graves Disease is caused by an abnormal response of our immune system. This abnormal response make thyroid gland producing excessive thyroid hormone, which is called as hyperthyroidism. This disease is seemingly more common in women at the age of over 20. However, this disorder can occur at any age. Not only happen at women, this condition also can happen to men as well. [note]Graves disease, medlineplus.gov, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000358.htm[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI 4 SANJIAO 3-6 CV22 Acupuncture Treatment For Graves' Disease In treating the graves’ disease, acupuncture work on soothing the symptoms of this disease. The acupoints that aimed by the treatment are yin qiao mai (kidney points) which is located at the medial side of the ankle, yang qiao mai (bladder points) which is located at the lateral side of the ankle, and dai mai (liver and gall bladder points) which is located at at the level of the waist. [note]Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Thyroid Health, by Jillian L. Capodice, Lac, http://www.integrativepractitioner.com/whats-new/news-and-commentary/acupuncture-and-traditional-chinese-medicine-for-thyroid-health/[/note]

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Acupuncture and Gout

Gout is one kind of arthritis. If not get treated, gout can happen over and over. When gout happen, it can cause sudden burning pain, stiffness, and joint swelling. The gout usually happen at big toe. If not get treated, gout can harm our joints and tendons. [note]Gout - Topic Overview,webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/tc/gout-topic-overview#1[/note]  

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The symptoms of gout happen without no warning. It usually attack during the night. The symptoms of gout including intense joint pain (big toe, feet, ankles, hands, and wrists). Other symptom of gout would be lingering discomfort, inflammation and redness, and limited range of motion. Gout is usually happen at men. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Gout, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gout/basics/symptoms/con-20019400[/note]  

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Gout is said to be caused by small crystal which are forming in the human body joints. The crystal give the sufferer severe pain, tenderness, and swelling. The crystal that cause gout is formed from uric acid. The uric acid is a side product of purines that is being broke down by human body. The uric acid forming because our kidney not filtering out enough of it. The crystal of uric acid is forming around our joints because that area seem have low temperature compare with other part of the body. [note]Gout - Causes, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gout/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : SP2 Acupuncture Treatment For Gout Acupuncture treatment practise treat the disorder of gout by clear heat and damp, disperse phlegm and remove stagnancy, dredge the channels to stop pain, and regulate the function of the Spleen and Kidneys. During the treatment, patient should care himself to not being over fatigue, reduce exposure of wind and cold. Also patient be advised to change the diet. Moreover, it is highly recommended for patient to stop smoking and drinking alcohol. There are many points used in this disease treatment. Beside treating the symptom, acupuncture also aiming the acupoint that located near the affected joint. Needles that is inserted into patient body will stay for about 1 hour. Electrical stimulation also be used to strengthen the effect of treatment. The treatment will be given daily for about 10 days. [note]Treatment of Gout with Acupuncture, encognitive.com, http://www.encognitive.com/node/4068[/note]

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Acupuncture and Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is regarded as a Sexual Transmitted Disease, because it usually spread through sexual contact. Other possible of infection is an exposure to the body fluid of another sufferer of this disease. This way of infection is usuallty happen to the newborn baby that got infected by his or her mother. Both men and women can get gonorrhea. [note]Gonorrhea, webMD, http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/gonorrhea#1[/note]  

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Not every people that got the disease of gonorrhea show a symptom. Not showing symptom doesn;t mean that the person is not contagious. They still can spread the disease to other people. Symptoms of gonorrhea usually appear 14 days after exposure. There are many symptoms asscociated with this disease which are burning or painful sensation during urination, white, yellow, beige, or greenish discharge from penis, swelling or redness at the opening of the penis, and swelling or pain in the testicles. [note]Symptoms of gonorrhea, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/gonorrhea#Symptoms2[/note]  

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Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can spread through sexual contact. Contact with mouth, vagina, penis, or anus during sexual contact can spread the disease. The bacteria that cause the gonorrhea grow in warm and moist areas. Therefore, it can grow inside urethra, fallopian tubes, uterus, and also cervix. [note]Gonorrhea, medlineplus.gov, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007267.htm[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : Ren 6, BL 30, GB 26, BL 20 and SP 6 Acupuncture Treatment For Gonorrhea Before treating a disease, the chinese medicine treatment practise including acupuncture treatment usually will define the disease diagnosis or pattern. This is done like that because chinese medicine treatment practise believe that every individual is unique, thus every person has its own condition or disease pattern. Regarding gonorrhea, acupuncture treatment practise see this disease having some pattern, which are Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat, Kidney Yang Deficiency, and Bladder Damp Heat. [note]Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Gonorrhea - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses, https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/conditions-treated/alternative-natural-options-for-gonorrhea[/note]

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Acupuncture and Glomerulonephritis (Nephritis)

Rather than a single disease, Glomerulonephritis actually is a group of disease that damage the part of the kidney that have the function of filtering blood, which is called glomeruli. Other terms that may be used to explain this disease are nephritis or nephrotic syndrome. If glomeruli being damaged, then the kidney can not perform its task effectively. The kidney can not filtering waste and remove extra fluid in the body. If this condition persist, kidney will be stop completely which is resulting in kidney failure. [note]Glomerulonephritis, kidney.org, https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/glomerul[/note]  

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Although considered as dangerous disease, unfortunately this disease usually doesn’t produce any clear symptom. The symptom will be obvious if the disease is already at worse stage. The most obvious symptom of the Glomerulonephritis is blood in urine. Other symptom that may exist along with the disease would be high blood pressure, fluid build up in legs and lower back, rashes, joint pain, breathing problems, and tiredness. [note]Symptoms of glomerulonephritis , NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Glomerulonephritis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note]  

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Glomerulonephritis (GN) can be acute or chronic. The cause of acute GN could be body response to an infection such as strep throat or an abscessed tooth. Other illness that may trigger acute Glomerulonephritis would be Goodpasture’s syndrome, amyloidosis, and polyarteritis nodosa. Chronic GN however usually producing very few symptoms. The cause of chronic GN including immune disease, cancer, and exposure to hydrocarbon solvents. [note]What Are the Causes of Glomerulonephritis?, healthline.com, http://www.healthline.com/health/glomerulonephritis#Causes2[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : BL20 BL23 CV6 CV12 CV4 ST36 SP6 KI3 Acupuncture Treatment For Glomerulonephritis (Nephritis) Glomerulonephritis (GN) is regarded as kidney disorder. Therefore any acupuncture method to cure the kidney disease may work also. The method used is by stimulating the nerve that controlling the kidney. Acupuncture theory behind this method of treatment is known as “wind-hided renal collaterals”. The treatment for this kidney will last for 8 weeks. After treatment, the test will show the reduction of renal function parameters. [note]"Qufeng Tongluo" acupuncture prevents the progression of glomerulonephritis by decreasing renal sympathetic nerve activity., ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24875645[/note]

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