Acunpuncture and Disease: Maret 2017

Jumat, 31 Maret 2017

Acupuncture and Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is one of the cause of toothache. This condition itself is a condition where teeth is broken. Tooth decay also called as dental caries, cavities, or caries. The color of cavities range from yellow to black. [note]Tooth decay - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_decay[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of dental caries including : - Pain - Difficult to eat - Inflammation of the tissues around tooth - Tooth loss - Tooth infection - Abscess [note]Tooth decay - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dental-decay/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CAUSES

The main cause of tooth decay is due to bacterial activities around the teeth. This activities can make the tooth getting breakdown. The hard tissues that can be breakdown due to bacterial activities are enamel, dentin, and cementum. This breakdown happen because of acid formation from sugar or food debris. [note]Cavities/tooth decay Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cavities/basics/symptoms/con-20030076[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI4 ST6 ST7 Acupuncture Treatment For Tooth Decay Just like tootache, tooth decay also regarded as symptom. Acupuncture treatment for this disorder focusing on treating at the acupoint of : Li Dui (ST 45) on the stomach channel, Er Jian (LI 2) on the large intestine channel, and Tai Xi (KI 3) on the kidney channel. After needles being inserted, it will stay at its placed for 30 minutes and being manipulated once per minute. The treatment will be given everyday for 7 days. [note]Lam's Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Boulder, Colorado, http://boulderacupuncture.net/article.aspx?id=25[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Toothache

Tootache is pain or soreness that can be felt at tooth or area suround it. The pain of toothache could be sharp or dull. The tooth is human organ that sensitive to pressure, heat, cold, or sweets. People who has toothache should immediately seek help from dentist for treatment. Toothache usually get worse if not treated. [note]Toothache | definition of toothache by Medical dictionary, http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/toothache[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Other than pain, tootache produce another symptom like swelling at area around the tooth, fever, headache, and also foul tasting drainage from the infected tooth. [note]Toothaches: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/toothaches[/note] CAUSES

Tootache happen because the most inner surface of the tooth which is called as dental pulp get inflamed. The inflammation of dental pulp can be the result of following reason : - Tooth decay - Cracked tooth - Broken fillings - Receding gums - Abscess [note]Toothache - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Toothache/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : Li-4/ St-6/ St-44 Acupuncture Treatment For Toothache According to the Traditional Chinese Medication Method, tootache is regarded as symptom. The disease is said to be caused by stomach fire, wind fire, and kidney yin deficiency. Generally, acupoints that is targeted for the treatment of tootache are LI4, ST6, and ST7.Additional acupoints may be used depend on the caused of the disease, which are : 1. Toothache due to Stomach fire : ST44 2. Toothache due to wind-fire. : SJ2, SJ5, and Du14 3. Toothache due to Kidney Yin deficiency : KD3 [note]Acupuncture.Com - Toothache, http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/tooth.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Tinnitus

Tinnitus is one kind of ear disorder. This disorder is marked by sound hearing while actually there are no external sound exist. Some people describe the sound they hear as ringing sound, but other people describe as clicking, hissing, or roaring. In rare cases, people with this disorder also say that they hear voice or music. [note]Tinnitus - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of disorder are : - False hearing - Depression - Anxiety - Disturbed concentration Irrittating [note]Tinnitus Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/symptoms-causes/dxc-20180362[/note] CAUSES

The cause of tinnitus are : - Hearing loss that cause by loud noise - Ear infection - Heart and blood vessel disease - Meniere disease - Brain tumors - Stress - Certain medication - Head injury - Excessive ear wax [note]Tinnitus - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tinnitus/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI6 LV3 SP6 ST7 Acupuncture Treatment For Tinnitus Treatment of tinnitus with acupuncture treatment is considered to be an effective treatment. In treating the tinnitus, acupuncturist will use needle in the length of 40 mm. The needles are quickly inserted to each acupoint. Manipulation is given using electroacupuncture until de qi sensation. Treatment is given to the acupoints of TB17 (Yifeng), GB2 (Tinghui), SJ21 (Ermen), SI19 (Tinggong), LU7 (Lieque), GB43 (Xiaxi), SJ3 (Zhongzhu), LR3 (Taichong) and GB40 (Qiuxu). TB17, GB2 and SJ21. For last 3 acupoints treatment given can be unilateral or bilateral depending on which ear get affected. Treatment course will given each day for 10 days. [note]Acupuncture & Ginger Moxibustion Effective for Tinnitus - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1277-acupuncture-ginger-moxibustion-effective-for-tinnitus-new-study[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid disorder is any disorder that make the thyroid gland not functioning normally. Thyroid gland is a gland that can be found in front of the neck. This gland is categorised as endocrine gland and has the function of producing thyroid hormones. [note]Thyroid disease - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid_disease[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of thyroid disorder depending on the type of the disorder. Common symptom of thyroid disorders are : - Fatigue - Low energy - Weight gain - Unable to cope with cold - Slow heart beat - Dry skin - Constipation [note]Hypothyroidism Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/dxc-20155382[/note] CAUSES

There are some cause of thyroid disorders : - Graves disease - Toxic adenoma - Subacute thyroiditis - Pituitary gland become malfunction - Hashimoto disease - Thyroid gland removal [note]Thyroid gland problems & disorders: Types, causes, diagnosis and, http://www.webmd.boots.com/women/guide/thyroid-problems-causes-diagnosis-treatment[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : HT7 ST36 SP6 LIV3 KI3 GB1 BL2 Acupuncture Treatment For Thyroid Disorders Thyroid disorder is a complex disorder that can bring many symptoms. Acupuncturist must carefully investigate the disease pattern prior to establish the right treatment method, course, and protocol. Each treatment regime must be tailorly made based on each patient specific condition. One of the treatment method to cure the thyroid disorder involving acupoints of Kidney 3, Kidney 6, the plantar Kidney 6 (Nan jing description), Bladder 62, Bladder 59, Bladder 61, and the plantar Bladder 62 (Nan jing description), Liver 13, Gall bladder 26, Gall bladder 27, Gall bladder 28, and Gall bladder 29. [note]Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Thyroid Health, https://www.integrativepractitioner.com/whats-new/news-and-commentary/acupuncture-and-traditional-chinese-medicine-for-thyroid-health/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Thrush

Thrush is a disease which make the fungus grow or gathered on the inside line of your mouth. The fungus type that involving in this disease is fungus candida albicans. It is actually a normal to have fungus in our mouth. But sometimes, it can overgrow and eventually causing disorder. [note]Oral thrush - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oral-thrush/basics/definition/con-20022381[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of thrush are : - Slightly raised areas in mouth with white color - Difficult to swallow - Painful swallowing - Feeling that something stuck in throat - Fever [note]Oral Thrush Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/what-is-thrush#1[/note] CAUSES

Thrush disorder occur because the fungus grow out of control. This out of control can happen because our body immune system get weakened. Weakened immune system can be caused by certain medications, cancer treatment, and certain medical condition like AIDS. [note]Oral Thrush: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/thrush#Causes4[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : SP6 ST36 K3 K5 LIV3 SP9 LI4 LIV3 LI11 REN3 REN4 ST25 Acupuncture Treatment For Thrush Before performing acupuncture treatment, an acupuncturist must establish the disease pattern in order to perform the appropriate treatment. According to the traditional chinese treatment method, thrush is occur due to existence of damp heat. This condition is due to the spleen or stomach damage. The dampness, which is heavy will accumulated and cause many disease including thrush. The acupuncture treatment cure the disease by strengthening the spleen, regulate the flow of qi and eliminate damp heat. [note]Acupuncture.Com - Treatment of Candidiasis by TCM, http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/candidiac.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Kamis, 30 Maret 2017

Acupuncture and Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow or also called as Lateral Epicondylitis is a condition where human tendons in elbow getting overloaded. This condition is considered as painful condition. Although the name of the condition seems suggest that this condition might happen to the sport athlete, yet actually any body can get this condition. [note]Overview - Tennis elbow - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/home/ovc-20206011[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of tennis elbow are pain and tenderness in the bony knob on the outside of the elbow. The pain can radiating to the upper and or lower arm. You may feel pain also if you doing something with your hands. [note]Tennis Elbow Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis#1[/note] CAUSES

The cause of this disorder or condition is due to the overloaded or over use of wrist and arm. Any repetitive load and movement involving wrist and arms can result in this tennis elbow condition. The example of people who might have this condition are plumbers, painters, carpenters, and butchers. [note]Tennis elbow - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tennis-elbow/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI12 LU5 Acupuncture Treatment For Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is not a serious disease, therefore it would be easily cured by acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture treatment for tennis elbow is done using needles at the size of 40 mm. Acupoints targeted at this treatment are LI12, LI11, LI10, LI4, SJ5 and ashi points.The needles inserted at each acupoints until sensation of de qi arrived. Needles will stay at its place 30 minutes after de qi sensation felt. For this treatment to be effective, acupuncturist will combine the acupuncture treatment with massage treatment. Massage is applied to various acupoints such Quchi (LI11), Chize (LU5), Hegu (LI4), Neiguan (PC6), Waiguan (SJ5), Yangxi (LI5), and Shousanli (LI10). [note]Acupuncture Proven To Heal Tennis Elbow - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1329-acupuncture-proven-to-heal-tennis-elbow[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or also called SLE is a chronic inflammatory disease that caused by an autoimmune disease. This disorder is more common happen to women then men. The treatment of SLE is directed toward decreasing inflammation and/or the level of autoimmune activity. [note]Medical Definition of SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8066[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of SLE are as follow : - Butterfly rash - Red skin rash - High sensitivity to sunlight - Ulcers in the mucus membranes - Arthritis - Pleuritis - Abnormality in the kidney - Irritation of the brain - Irration of the brain - Abnormality of the blood count - Positive testing result of ANA antibody [note]Systemic lupus erythematosus: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000435.htm[/note] CAUSES

The exact cause of SLE is unknown. However, the following factors can plat great role in the existence of SLE in a person : - Heredity - Genes - Virus infection - UV light - Certain drugs - Other medical condition [note]Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment, http://www.healthline.com/health/systemic-lupus-erythematosus#Causes4[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : T3 T7 T11 LI4 GV14 KI7 SP6 T5 T9 L1 GB20 MH5 ST36 Acupuncture Treatment For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is considered as very complex and quite serious disorder. Treatment protocol for this disease is consisting of 2 treatments per week for 5 weeks. Acupoints targeted in this treatment are consists of 2 sets of acupoints. First set of acupoints are T-3, T-7, T-11, LI-4, GV-14, KI-7 and SP-6. The acupoints of T-3, T-7, T-11 are also called as Hua Tuo Jai Ji points. The second set of acupoints are T-5, T-9, L-1, GB-20, MH-5 and ST-36. Acupoints of T5 and T9 also considered as Hua Tuo Jai Ji points. The needles inserted at each acupoints kept in place until sensation of de qi felt by patient. [note]Acupuncture for systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot ... - NCBI - NIH, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3633212/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Sunburn

Sunburn is a disorder of the skin that marked by burned area of the skin. [note]Sunburn - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunburn[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of this disorder are reddish skin, hot skin, pain when touched, dryness of the skin, general fatigue feeling, and sometimes dizziness. [note]Sunburn Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sunburn/basics/symptoms/con-20031065[/note] CAUSES

This disorder is caused by overexposure to the sun light, especially the Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Prolonged exposure to the UV radiation can threatening the human life. [note]What causes a sunburn and suntan? | American Academy of, https://www.aad.org/public/kids/skin/skin-cancer/what-causes-a-sunburn[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : PC9 Acupuncture Treatment For Sunburn Sunburn is considered as minor disorder. However, if left untreated, sunburn can bring serious disease like skin cancer. Acupuncture treatment for this disorder focusing on the treatment of the acupoint LI4 and GB20. Acupoint LI4 is also known as Valley of Harmony located at the web between thumb and index finger. While acupoint of GB20 (also known as Wind Pond) is an acupoint that is located at the base of our skull. [note]natural-treatments-for-Sunburn, http://www.natural-treatments-for.com/natural-treatments-for-sunburn.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Stroke

Stroke is the disease that related with blood arteries that carry blood to the brain. It is considered as dangerous disease and most of the time it will cause disability to the patient. [note]About Stroke - American Stroke Association, http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/About-Stroke_UCM_308529_SubHomePage.jsp[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The sign and symptoms of stroke usually begin suddenly. Symptoms can be different among the people who hav stroke. The most common symptoms of stroke are : - Dropping face - Inability to move arms - Slurred speech - Paralysis of one side of the body - Dizziness - Confusion - Imbalance - Dysphagia [note]Stroke - Symptoms - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Stroke/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

Stroke happen because blood arteries that carry blood to the brain get blocked or stopped. The blocked arteries to the brain make the brain cells lack of oxygen and eventually will die. This condition can be happen because of the other condition or disorder like hypertension, trauma, vascular malformations, use of blood-thinning medications. [note]Stroke Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/dxc-20117265[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI10 LI8 LI9 LU11 Acupuncture Treatment For Stroke Acupuncture treatment proved to be effective way of treatment to treat stroke. One of the treatment method to treat the patient with stroke are as follow : 1. Treatment at the acupoint of Neiguan (PC6) Stimulation at this acupoint is given by manual stimulation, which is done by performing lifting, thrusting, and twisting. This action is performed to reach or get de qi sensation. 2. Treatment at the acupoint of Renzhong (DU26). The technique used for the treatment at this acupoint is bird-pecking technique. 3. Treatment at the acupoint of Sanyinjiao (SP6) Same technique is used like the technique at acupoint PC6 4. Treatment at the acupoint of Jiquan (HT1) and Chize (LU5) Stimulation is performed until movement of the upper limbs elicited at least three times. 5. Treatment at the acupuncture of Weizhong (BL40) Same technique used like treatment to the acupoint of Jiquan (HT1) and Chize (LU5) Besides this treatment method, other acupuncture technique like Xing Nao Kai Qiao and Bo’s abdominal acupuncture [note]Acupuncture Helps Stroke Recovery - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1577-acupuncture-helps-stroke-recovery[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Strep Throat (Sore Throat)

Strep Throat is pain in the throat and tonsil because of infection by bacteria. [note]Strep Throat-Topic Overview - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/strep-throat-topic-overview#1[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of Strep Throat begin in 1 to 4 days after being infected. Symptoms can be mild or severe. Symptoms of strep throat are : - Fever - Sore throat and tonsil - Red and swollen tonsilitis - Swollen lymph node - White patches on the tonsil [note]Strep Throat Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Strep Throat Symptoms, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/strep_throat/page2_em.htm[/note] CAUSES

Strep throat is caused by bacterial infection called Streptococcus pyogenes, or also known as group A streptococcus. The bacteria can spread via air by droplets sneezed out by someone that previously infected. [note]Strep throat Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/symptoms-causes/dxc-20165964[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : EX HT8 KD6 LI17 LI18 LI2 LI3 LU10 LU11 ST10 ST11 ST12 ST9 Acupuncture Treatment For Strep Throat (Sore Throat) Sore throat can be effectively treated with acupuncture treatment. The disease pattern and treatment are as follow : 1. Wind heat invasion Disperse pathogenic wind and heat. Reduce swelling to relieve sore throat. 2. Accumulation of heat and toxin from Lung and Stomach. Clear heat and relive pain. Treatment focuses on (though is not limited to) the hand and foot Yang Ming channels. 3. Dryness of the Lungs due to Yin deficiency Nourish Yin, moisten dryness and purge pathogenic fire to relieve sore throat. [note]Acupuncture.Com - Sore Throat, http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/throat.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑
Acupuncture Treatment For Strep Throat (Sore Throat) Sore throat can be effectively treated with acupuncture treatment. The disease pattern and treatment are as follow : 1. Wind heat invasion Disperse pathogenic wind and heat. Reduce swelling to relieve sore throat. 2. Accumulation of heat and toxin from Lung and Stomach. Clear heat and relive pain. Treatment focuses on (though is not limited to) the hand and foot Yang Ming channels. 3. Dryness of the Lungs due to Yin deficiency Nourish Yin, moisten dryness and purge pathogenic fire to relieve sore throat. [note]Acupuncture.Com - Sore Throat, http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/throat.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Selasa, 28 Maret 2017

Acupuncture and Stomach Cancer

Cancer is an out of control growth of human body cells. Cancer can grow anywhere in the human body and also can spread anywhere. Stomach cancer is some kind of cancer that grow in stomach. [note]What Is Stomach Cancer? - American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/stomach-cancer/about/what-is-stomach-cancer.html[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms that indicating somebody might have stomach cancer in his or her body are : - Nausea - Vomit - Heartburn - Bloating - Blood in the stool - Jaundice - Fatigue - Stomach pain [note]Stomach Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/gastric-cancer[/note] CAUSES

The cause and risk factors of stomach cancer are : - Bacteria infection - Long lasting anemia - Polyps in the stomach - Smoking habit - Genes - Alcohol abuse - Environment factors - Type A blood [note]Stomach Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment, and Possible Causes - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cancer/stomach-gastric-cancer#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : REN12 LR13 ST36 SP6 BLL BL20 LR2 ST40 SP4 Acupuncture Treatment For Stomach Cancer Before performing treatment for the patient with stomach cancer, any acupuncturist must diagnose the patient to know the disease pattern and then establishing the appropriate treatment method and course. There are some pattern that might contributing to the development or existence of stomach cancer. The disease pattern of stomach cancer are spleen qi deficiency, stomach Food Stagnation, stomach Fire, stomach Cold, stomach Blood Stagnation, stomach Qi Deficiency, and Phlegm Stagnation. [note]Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Stomach, https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/conditions-treated/alternative-natural-options-for-stomach-cancer[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Staph Infection (MRSA)

Staph Infection (MRSA) is an infection to the human body. The infection is done by some kind of bacteria. The infection process usually in the form of food poisoning. This bacteria infection is not only happen to human but can also happen to the animal. [note]Staphylococcal infection - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staphylococcal_infection[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of the infection manifest in the form of skin disease. The skin that getting infected become tender, swollen, and red. Other form of this bacteria infection is meningitis that usually happen to a certain community or group of people. [note]Staph Infection (Cellulitis) Contagious, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/staph-infection-cellulitis#1[/note] CAUSES

The cause of this Staph Infection is an infection by bacteria called Staphylococcus. This bacteria is regarded as gram-positive bacteria. The way this bacteria infect human or animal is through improperly stored food. [note]Staph infections Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/staph-infections/basics/causes/con-20031418[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ST44 LI4 Acupuncture Treatment For Staph Infection (MRSA) One of the treatment method for MRSA infection is by performing laser acupuncture. Laser acupuncture treatment for this disease is targeting the acupoints of TH5, SP4, CV9, and KI3. Duration of treatment for each point is only for 30 seconds. For this treatment to be succeed, it is highly recommended that the treatment not combined with any drugs like antibiotics. [note]Treatment of infectios diseases incl. MRSA infections, http://www.akupunkturtierarzt.de/Akupunkturtierarzt/infectious_diseases.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is a disorder that make a person who have this disorder reluctant to interact with other person. People who have this disorder usually fear that they will be judged and evaluated negatively by other people. This feeling in turn can leads to avoidances. [note]What is Social Anxiety? | The Social Anxiety Institute, https://socialanxietyinstitute.org/what-is-social-anxiety[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of this disorder are : - Avoidance to see other people - Inadequacy feeling - Inferiority - Embarassment - Humiliation - Depression [note]Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxiety-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20032524[/note] CAUSES

The cause of social anxiety disorder are : - childhood experience - enviromental factor - psychological factor - education - social status [note]Top 10 List of Reasons Social Anxiety Causes Depression | Social, https://socialanxietyinstitute.org/top-10-list-reasons-social-anxiety-causes-depression[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : CV14 CV24 Acupuncture Treatment For Social Anxiety Acupuncture treatment method is proved to be effective for treating social anxiety disorder. It is quiet popular treatment as acupuncture treatment usually have no or very little sid effect compare with modern drugs. Treatment for social anxiety disorder focus on acupoints of Baihui (DU-20), Neiguan (P-6), Shenmen (HT-7), Tiachong (LIV-3), Sanyinjiao (SP-6), Zusanli (ST-36). Those acupoints are body acupoints. For this disorder, treatment not only done with body acupuncture, but also with ear acupuncture. The aim of ear acupuncture is to correct the imbalance and dysfunction of the brain regions. Ear acupuncture have the purpose of stimulating areas between Yintang (M-HN-3) and Shenting (DU-24) and Shangxing (DU-23), and between Taiyang (M-HN-9) and Shuaigu (GB-8) and Tianchong (GB-9). [note]Scalp Acupuncture Treatment Protocol for Anxiety Disorders:, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4104565/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Smoking

Smoking is a bad habit. It is a practice of burning some substance and then the smoke produce by the burning action get inhale. The substance being burned is usually dried tobacco leaves. The dried leaved placed in small paper and then get rolled to make cylinder shape. This cylinder shaped contained with dried tobacco leaves is called cigarette. Smoking is practiced as a recreational activity. [note]Smoking - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Smoking is a bad habit for health and can bring following symptoms : - Shortness of breath - Chest pain - Persistent cough - Hoarseness - Sore throat - Dry mouth - Many type of cancer [note]Smoking (Cigarette) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - What Are the, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cigarette_smoking/page2_em.htm[/note] CAUSES

Although can bring many disease, however so many people still prevent their smoking habit. This is because chemical content within cigarette make the smoker get addicted. Therefore it is really hard for smoker to stop smoking whatsoever. [note]10 of the Worst Diseases Smoking Causes | American Lung Association, http://www.lung.org/our-initiatives/tobacco/reports-resources/sotc/by-the-numbers/10-worst-diseases-smoking-causes.html[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ShenMen Kidney Sympathethic Lung Upper And Lower Hunger or Mouth Tim Mee LI4 LV3 Acupuncture Treatment For Smoking Smoking is a bad habit. People who smoking should considered to stop smoking. However, stop smoking is not easy. Fortunately, acupuncture can help smoker who stop smoking., The method used by acupuncturist to treat the smoker is by performing ear acupuncture. Ear acupuncture, made from metal with adhesion paper for indwelling, was placed on both ears alternatively every week.This treatment will lasting for about 4 weeks. The acupoints chosen for this treatment are 'shinmun', 'lung', 'chim', and 'oral' points, which are known to be effective in smoking cessation. [note]The Effects of the Acupuncture Treatment for Smoking Cessation in, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2823015/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Smallpox

Smallpox is an infectious disease. The disease was originally known in english as the pox or red plague. Smallpox is a disease that infect small blood vessel of the skin and in the mouth and throat. Smallpox is believed to have been acquired by humans originally as a zoonosis from a terrestrial African rodent between 16,000 and 68,000 years ago. [note]Smallpox - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

For the first 17 days after being infected, usually people who infected by smallpox show no symptoms. However, after incubation periode was over, the symptoms are emerge : - High fever - Chills - Headache - Severe back pain - Stomach pain - Vomit [note]Smallpox: Types, Symptoms & Treatments - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/smallpox#Symptoms2[/note] CAUSES

Smallpox is caused by an infection of the virus called variola virus. The virus can be spread direct or indirectly between people. [note]Smallpox Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/smallpox/basics/causes/con-20022769[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : UB13 Acupuncture Treatment For Smallpox Acupuncture treatment for smallpox based on the diagnosis that smallpox is caused by wind-heat. Acupoints that are being targeted in this treatment are UB40, SP10, LI11, TH 6, GB 34, GB 41, LI 4, LI 11, TH 5, and SP9. All of those acupoints are treated with the purpose of removing the heat. Treatment also given to the local lesion. The treatment for lesions is conducted by inserting needles towards or under the lesions. [note]Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Shingles ..., https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/treatments/acupuncture_for_herpeszoster_shingles[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Sleep Disorder (Sleep Apnea)

Sleep apnea is one type of sleep disorder. Sleep apnea is disorder that make the sufferer’s breath get disrupted during sleep. This is because in sleep apnea the airways is colapsed and blocked. This condition make people who have this disorder snoring. [note]What Is Sleep Apnea? - NHLBI, NIH, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The most common sign and symptoms of sleep apnea including : - Snoring - Breathing cessation - Sudden awakening - Dry mouth - Headache - Insomnia - Irritability [note]Sleep apnea Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/basics/symptoms/con-20020286[/note] CAUSES

Sleep apnea is mostly caused by excess weight and obesity. This is especially happen for adult people. For younger age or children, sleep apnea can caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids, dental problems. Although rare, but tumor can be cause sleep apnea too. [note]Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea-causes#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : HE7 Acupuncture Treatment For Sleep Disorder (Sleep Apnea) Sleep apnea is one form of sleep disorder. In chinese medicine treatment practice, sleep apnea occur due to some reasons such as spleen Qi deficiency, phlegm, Qi Stagnation, blood Stagnation. Only after knowing the cause of the disorder, only can the acupuncturist determine the treatment method, course, and protocol. Acupuncturist will determine the treatment method to overcome the cause of sleep apnea stated above. [note]Sleep Apnea - Acupuncture-points.org, http://www.acupuncture-points.org/sleep-apnea.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are disturbance of our sleeping time. The disturbance can make our sleep habit and pattern get changed. There are some type of sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. If left untreated, sleep disorder can make our overall health disturbed. [note]Overview - Sleep disorders - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-disorders/home/ovc-20244168[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Some symptoms indicating that we have sleep disorders are : - Excessive daytime sleepiness - Unregular breathing - Restless sleep - Hard to fall asleep [note]Sleep Disorders and Problems: Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help, https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/sleep-disorders-and-sleeping-problems.htm[/note] CAUSES

There are many things that can contribute to the sleep problems such as : - Physical disturbance like over exercise - Pain from other disease - Certain medical problems - Medication - Lifestyle - Psylogical - Environmental disturbance [note]Sleep Disorders Center: Types of Sleep Disorders, Symptoms - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-disorders-causes[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : HT 7, K 3, SP 6, PC 6. Acupuncture Treatment For Sleep Disorders Acupuncture seems to be an effective way of treatment to treat sleep disorder. As after receive such treatment, patient with sleep disorder are more easily fall asleep. The HT7 point, which is the acupoint at the intersection of the hand and wrist closest to the body is a favorite acupoint to treat the sleep disorder. Acupuncture treatment also induce human body to increase the content of y-amino butyric acid, which enhances sleep quality. [note]Is Acupuncture the Insomnia Cure We've Been Lo... | Van Winkle's, https://vanwinkles.com/can-acupuncture-cure-your-insomnia[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Skin Rash

Skin rash is a skin disorder. Skin rash may happen to some part of the body, but it also can affect all of the area of the body. Skin rash can make the skin change which in turn affect to its color, appearance, and texture. Skin rash can also make skin become warm, bumpy, dry, cracked, blistered, swell and painful. [note]Rash - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rash[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Skin rash has following symptoms : - Skin color change - Texture change - Itchy feeling - Skin redness - Dry and scaly skin texture - Infection [note]Common Rashes: Types, Symptoms, Treatments, & More - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/common-rashes#1[/note] CAUSES

There are many cause of skin rash including : - Allergies - Certain medications - Cosmetics usage - Certain disease [note]Skin Rash: 59 Pictures, Causes, Treatments - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/rashes[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI11 Acupuncture Treatment For Skin Rash For skin rash disorder, acupuncture treatment is considered to be effective way to treat the disorder. As basically, acupuncture will promote the flow of blood and qi. The improvement of the flow of blood and qi can greatly benefit the skin. Acupuncture treatment at some acupoints will increase the production of endorphins and also induce the immune and endocrine systems. For skin rash, acupuncturist will targeting the acupoints along the arms, legs, and torso. After being inserted, the needles will stay for 10 minutes until 1 hour. Heat or electricity also may be applied at this treatment. [note]Acupuncture for Eczema & Skin Disorders | Pacific College, http://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/01/16/acupuncture-eczema-skin-disorders[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Sinus Infections

It's inflammation or swelling of your sinuses. Normally they're filled with air. When they become blocked and filled with fluid, bacteria can grow there and cause infection. The result: a sinus infection. You may hear your doctor refer to it as sinusitis. [note]Sinus Infection - When Your Cold Turns Into a Sinus Infection - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-becomes-sinus-infection[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

There are many symptoms indicating that we have sinus infection. They are listed below : - Yellowish pus in our nose - Pain at area around our nose - Headache - Nose get blocked - Congestion - Post nasal drip - Cold - Fever - Cough [note]Sinus Infection - When Your Cold Turns Into a Sinus Infection - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/cold-becomes-sinus-infection[/note] CAUSES

The main cause of sinus infection is bacteria. Bacteria can grow inside our sinus if our sinus get filled with fluids. [note]Sinusitis (Sinus Infection): Signs and Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment, http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/causes-sinus-problems#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI19 LI20 Acupuncture Treatment For Sinus Infections Acupuncture practitioner regard sinus infection is a disease that caused by imbalance in energy and damp heat. Treatment for patient with sinus infection will focus on sinus-point acupuncture points. Treatment will be given for 20 minutes. Acupuncture points chosen for this treatment are bitong points, ST36, and LV3 which also called as Great Surge. Bitong point is good point for affecting the nasal passage. ST36 is important acupoint to regulate the dampness, while LV3 is good for clearing heat in the sinuses. [note]Treating Your Sinus Infection With Acupuncture | One Medical, http://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/acupuncture-sinus-infections/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction or sexual malfunction or also called as sexual disorder is disorder experienced by one people or couple to have normal sex activity. The disorder could be the disorder of physical pleasure, desire, preference, arousal, or orgasm. In order to be said as disorder, the disorder should be lasting for 6 months. [note]Sexual dysfunction - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_dysfunction[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

One type of sexual dysfunction is erectile dysfunction. The symptoms of erectile dysfunction are unable to have an erection, trouble to keep the erection, and reduced sexual desire. [note]Erectile dysfunction Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/basics/symptoms/con-20034244[/note] CAUSES

There are many things that can cause sexual dysfunction disorder including : - Endocrine hormone disease - Neurological and Nerve Disorders - Certain medications - Cardiovascular disease - Lifestyle - Emotional problem - Smoking habit - Alcohol abuse [note]5 Common Causes of Impotence - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/common-causes-impotence#LifestyleFactors6[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LR5 CV3 CV14 CV17 PC6 CV4 KI6 Acupuncture Treatment For Sexual Dysfunction Acupuncture treatment for sexual dysfunction is almost the same as the treatment given to the patient with erectile dysfunction disorder. Treatment will consist of manual and electroacupuncture. Treatment will be given for five weeks. The treatment given will aim some acupuncture points which are BL33 and Pudendal Nerve Point. [note]Acupuncture Combats Erectile Dysfunction - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1364-acupuncture-combats-erectile-dysfunction[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

SARS or also called as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a respiratory disease that firstly emerged in Asia, North America, and Europe in late 2002. SARS is believed to be developed in animals, which is civets. SARS spread by contact with contaminated saliva or droplets from coughing. [note]SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Symptoms, Treatments, http://www.webmd.com/lung/tc/severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome-sars-overview#1[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of SARS are : - Coughing - Difficult to breath - High grade fever - Feeling chill - Headache - Muscle aches - Diarrhea - Feeling dizzy [note]Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS): MedlinePlus Medical, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007192.htm[/note] CAUSES

SARS is caused by some kind of virus called coronavirus. This virus is believed to be found in animal that look like a cat. [note]SARS | Basics Factsheet | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ., https://www.cdc.gov/sars/about/fs-sars.html[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ST36 CV4 GV14 CV17 Acupuncture Treatment For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) SARS is an acute respiratory disease and considered as dangerous disease. This disease is easy to spread. Acupuncture treatment method see SARS caused by wind-heat, dampness, and turbidity. After establishing the disease pattern, an acupuncturist can select the appropriate treatment method to the patient. Treatment method, course, and protocol are designed uniquely for each patient. [note]SARS and Chinese Medicine - Institute for Traditional Medicine, http://www.itmonline.org/arts/sars.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Sciatica

Sciatica is a health condition that marked by the pain at area from lower back to the leg. The pain can be radiating downward to the back, outside or front side of the leg. Usually, the pain only happen to the one side of the body. Sometimes, the pain also exist in lower back part. [note]Sciatica - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatica[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Sciatica has most common symptoms like following : - Pain at the lower back - Leg pain that getting worse when sitting - Hip pain - Burning or tingling feeling - Weakness - Numbness - Constant pain at the rear part of the body [note]Sciatica Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Exercise - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/sciatica-symptoms[/note] CAUSES

Sciatica mostly caused by : - Lumbar herniated disc - Degenerative disc disease - Bone spurs - Lumbar spinal stenosis - Sacroiliac joint dysfunction - Piriformis syndrome [note]Sciatica Causes - Spine-Health, http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/sciatica-causes[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GB30 BL32 Acupuncture Treatment For Sciatica Acupuncture consider to be a safe treatment method to treat sciatica. Treating sciatica with acupuncture, acupuncturist will targeting the acupoints of Huantiao (GB 32), Weizhong (BL 40), and Yanglingquan (GB 34).Stimulation for these acupoints are done using manual or electro stimulator. Duration of treatment for this disorder will last from1 to 4 weeks depend on the each patient condition. [note]Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4631886/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a heavy mental disorder. People who have this disorder can not differ which one is real and which is not real. It is considered as chronic disease. Mostly, this condition will need long life treatment. [note]Overview - Schizophrenia - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/home/ovc-20253194[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of schizophrenia are : - Hallucinations - Delusions - Confused thoughts and speech - Difficult to concentrate - Abnormal movement [note]Schizophrenia Symptoms: What to Watch for, What to Do - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/schizophrenia-symptoms#1[/note] CAUSES

The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. It is believed that schizophrenia are prone to happen due to combinations of some factors like physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. [note]Schizophrenia - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Schizophrenia/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : GB 13 GB38 ST40 HT5 RD Acupuncture Treatment For Schizophrenia Acupuncture could be an effective treatment for treating patient with schizophrenia disorder. Acupuncture treatment can reduce depression, pain, and hallucinations. Acupuncture sees schizophrenia are due to phlegm heat affecting the heart and mind. Other factor that contributing this disorder would be deficiency of blood of the heart and liver. Another diagnostic effort think that this disorder are caused by liver fire flaming upward with rising liver yang; kidney yin deficiency and phlegm fire harassing the mind; kidney and spleen deficiency with dampness; liver Qi depression and qi stagnation; blood deficiency, qi stagnation and non-interaction between the heart and kidney; and heart fire. [note]Acupuncture For Schizophrenia Treatment Reviewed - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1276-acupuncture-for-schizophrenia-treatment-reviewed[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Scars

Scars are new tissues that replace normal skin after an injury. It is a biological process of wound healing in the skin. This term also applied to other tissues of the body. Therefore, scars are part of natural healing process. New tissue called scars is composed of the same collagen as old tissues that are being replaced. [note]Scar - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scar[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Scars have following characteristics : - It is raised compared with other skin around - Sometimes feel itchy - Maybe painful - Usually larger than original wound - Have burning sensatio [note]Scars - Types - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Scars/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

Scars can be caused by following reasons : - Accidental injury - Surgery - Bites - Scratch - Burn injury - Body piercing [note]Scars - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Scars/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : yang ming, shao yang, tai yang, shao yin, tai yin and jue yin. Acupuncture Treatment For Scars The treatment of the scars by acupuncture treatment method aims to remove blood stasis. By removing blood stasis, the blood circulation will be better, therefore it will make the healing faster and also stop the pain. To achieve this, the technique of Zheng gu shui is used. This needling technique is technique which is done by inserting needles until the needles penetrates the bone. [note]A Simplified Approach to the Treatment of Scars ... - Acupuncture Today, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=27842[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Scabies

Scabies is a disorder of the skin. People who get scabies disorder will have itchy feeling in their skin. Scabies is considered contagious disease and easy to spread by physical contact within family member, school class, hospital, or prison. [note]Scabies - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scabies/basics/definition/con-20023488[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms of scabies include: - Itchy feeling, especially during the night - Skin rash - Skin sores - Thick crusts on the skin [note]Scabies | American Academy of Dermatology, https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/contagious-skin-diseases/scabies#symptoms[/note] CAUSES

Scabies disorder is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei parasite. Scabies spreading by following way : - holding hands with an infected person for a prolonged period of time - having sex with an infected person - sharing clothing, towels and bedding with an infected person (although this is rare) [note]Scabies - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Scabies/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI4 Acupuncture Treatment For Scabies In order to effectively treat the disease, the acupuncturist must first establish the disease pattern. Disease of scabies, which is caused by parasite infection has two stage of disease. The first stage or early stage characterized by blisters with eruptions. This early stage is due to the damp heat. The second stage or late stage is marked by dry and itchy skins. This last stage is caused by blood deficiency with wind dryness. After establishing the disease pattern, only can acupuncturist select the treatment course and protocol. [note]Parasitic infections (scabies) symptoms, treatment ... - TCM Health-info, http://tcm.health-info.org/Dermatology/Dermatology%20pages/parasitic%20infections.htm[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Minggu, 26 Maret 2017

Acupuncture and Rotator Cuff

Rotator cuff is a muscle disorder. Actually, the term rotator cuff described a group of mucles and their tendons that hold the shoulder. The four muscles of the rotator cuff are over half of the seven scapulohumeral muscles. The four muscles are the supraspinatus muscle, the infraspinatus muscle, teres minor muscle, and the subscapularis muscle. [note]Rotator cuff - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotator_cuff[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of the disorder of rotator cuff are : - Dull ache deep in the shoulder - Sleep disturbance - Limited movement - Weakness of the arm [note]Overview - Rotator cuff injury - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rotator-cuff-injury/symptoms-causes/dxc-20126923[/note] CAUSES

Mostly rotator cuff disorder are caused by physical or sport activities. Other cause of rotator cuff disorder are : - Accident that involving shoulder - Falling not at the right position - Heavy lifting [note]Rotator Cuff Tears and Injuries - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/rotator-cuff-tear#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : SI 9, 10, 11, 12, and SJ 14,15. LI 15, and 16. Acupuncture Treatment For Rotator Cuff Rotator cuff is an injury of the shoulder muscle. Acupuncture treatment is believed to be an effective treatment to cure any injury. Treatment for this disorder consist of 12 treatments for six weeks. Acupoints selected for this treatment consist of local and distal acupoints. Local acupoints chosen for this treatment are Jianyu (LI 15), Jianliao (TE 14), Jianzhen (SI 9), Binao (LI 14), while distal acupoints is ST38. Needle will stay at its place for around 20 minutes. Stimulation given for the acupoints given by manual stimulation until sensation of de qi obtained. [note]Acupuncture at local and distal points for chronic shoulder pain: study, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4012183/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Rosacea

Rosacea is a disorder that related with facial skin. When disrupted by this disorder, facial skin becoming flared up. This disorder usually begin after age 30. The earliest form of this disorder is the redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. The redness may come and go. It also can emerge on the neck, chest, scalp or ears. [note]All About Rosacea | Rosacea.org, https://www.rosacea.org/patients/allaboutrosacea.php[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Rosacea has so many sign and symptoms. Among them are : - Redness in the center of the face - Broken blood vessel that easily seen - Swollen skin - Sensitive skin - Stinged and burned skin - Dry skin [note]Rosacea | American Academy of Dermatology, https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne-and-rosacea/rosacea#symptoms[/note] CAUSES

It is not known exactly what cause rosacea to happen. However, there are some factors that might contribute to the existence of rosacea, which are : - Abnormality of the blood vessel - Skin peptides - Microscopic mites - Helicobacter pylori bacteria - Genetic factors [note]Rosacea - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Rosacea/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI 11, SJ 5, ST 44, LI 4 & LR 3, LU 3, ST 36 Acupuncture Treatment For Rosacea According to the acupuncture treatment method, rosacea occur due to the heat in the lung and stomach. Thus, the treatment will aim to clear this condition.In this treatment, acupuncturist will choose the acupoints of : LI 11, LI 4, LU 5, LU 10, ST 44, ST 36, SP4, SP 6, SP10. The treatment at this acupoints will give benefit of reducing the heat rising to the face and as well as cleaning the internal organ. Acupuncturist may also targeting the acupoints at the face of the patient, which are Yintang, ST 4, LI 20, Bi Tong, DU 25. [note]How to Treat Rosacea with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture | Zi Zai ., http://www.zizaidermatology.com/blog/treat-rosacea-with-herbs-and-acupuncture/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Rheumatoid Arthritis is one kind of autoimmune disorder which make immune system of human body attack its own tissues. It is regarded as a chronic inflammatory disease that can attack other than body joints. At its worst case, rheumatoid arthritis can also damage skin, eyes, lungs, heart and also blood vessels. [note]Overview - Rheumatoid arthritis - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/home/ovc-20197388[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis are : - Joint stiffness - Joint Inflammation or swelling - Rheumatoid nodules [note]Rheumatoid Arthritis - RA - Center: Symptoms, Pain Relief, Causes, http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/rheumatoid-athritis-symptoms-types[/note] CAUSES

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disease that exist because of human body’s autoimmune action. Instead of attacking invader of the body, the immune system not working as it should be. They begin to attack healthy tissue. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown, [note]Diseases and Conditions Rheumatoid Arthritis, http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Rheumatoid-Arthritis[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI11 TE5 LI4 ST36 GB34 GB39 Acupuncture Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Acupuncture seems to be an effective way to treat the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Treatment for this disorder will be given 5 times a week. The acupoints that being targeted when treating the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) disorder are : Mingmen, DU4 Zusanli, ST36 Shenshu, BL23 Pishu, BL20 Ganyu, BL18 Quchi, LI11 Taixi, KD3 Hegu, LI4 Waiguan, SJ5 Yangchi, SJ4 Wangu, GB12 Shenmai, BL62 Kunlun, BL60 Yanglingquan, GB34 Stimulation at this treatment is done by manual stimulation. Although acupuncture treatment seems to be effective, however combining the treatment with other treatment such as herbal medicine and moxibustion will increase the effectivity of the treatment. [note]Acupuncture And Moxa Alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1606-acupuncture-herbs-and-moxa-alleviate-rheumatoid-arthritis[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease. It is usually happen to children at the age of 5 to 15 years. However, sometimes it happen to adult too. If left untreated, this disease can cause permanent damage to the heart valves and also can cause heart failure. [note]Overview - Rheumatic fever - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatic-fever/home/ovc-20261251[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Rheumatic fever usually happen in 1 to 5 weeks after the initial throat infection by streptococcal. Symptoms that indicating rheumatic fever are : - Arthritis - Inflammation of the heart or carditis - Chest pain - Tachycardia - Tiredness - Skin rash [note]Rheumatic fever - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Rheumatic-fever/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

Rheumatic fever is caused by bacteria called streptococcus. This kind of bacteria is causing strep throat and scarlet fever. Rheumatic fever make our body to attack other body tissue. This action cause our body became inflamed. [note]Rheumatic Fever: Causes, Treatment, & Prevention - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatic-fever#Overview1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : ST-34, SP-10, LE-5, ST-35, SP-9, ST-36, BL-17, BL-18, BL-20, BL-23, LI-4, and CV-4 Acupuncture Treatment For Rheumatic Fever Just like any other acupuncture treatment for other disease or disorder, treatment for Rheumatic Fever is also uniquely designed for each patient as there is no any same condition. In order to successfully treat the disease or disorder, acupuncturist must establish the disease pattern. The disease pattern for Rheumatic Fever are due to factors like Liver Fire, Liver Wind, Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, and Blood Stagnation. Only after establishing the correct pattern, then acupuncturist can design the correct treatment method, course, and protocol. [note]Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Rheumatoid, https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/conditions-treated/alternative-natural-options-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-ra[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that make a person can not resist to move his or her legs. It will be annoyed if the legs are not moved. Sometimes, the person that have this disorder not only can not resist to move the legs, but they also want to move the arms also. This disorder usually happen when the person is in the state of rest, therefore this disorder can make a person unable to sleep. [note]Restless legs syndrome - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restless_legs_syndrome[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome are : - Strange feeling of itching, tingling, and crawling deep within the legs or arms. - Can not resist to move the legs - Unable to get the legs or arms rest - Sleep disturbances [note]Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Causes, Symptoms, Treatments,, http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-legs-syndrome/restless-legs-syndrome-symptoms[/note] CAUSES

The cause of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are : - Imbalance of neurotransmitter in the brain - Genetic factor - Pregnancy - Iron deficiency - Certain medication [note]Restless Legs Syndrome. RLS causes and treatment information, http://patient.info/health/restless-legs-syndrome-leaflet[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LV3 Acupuncture Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Restless Leg Syndrome is caused or related to Zang-Fu organ imbalance, especially in the liver, heart, and kidneys. Treatment for this disorder aiming to balancing the yin and yang, improve qi and blood circulation, nourishing the spleen, dredging the sanjiao meridian, and regulating the du and ren channels. Acupuncture treatment for this disorder is using body style acupuncture. This style of acupuncture will give treatment to the following acupoints : Baihui, DU20 Sishenchong, extra Fengchi, GB20 Anmian, extra Shanzhong, REN17 Shenmen, HT7 Neiguan, PC6 Xuehai, SP10 Zusanli, ST36 Sanyinjiao, SP6 Taixi, KD3 Taichong, LV3 [note]Acupuncture and Herbs Relieve Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1576-acupuncture-and-herbs-relieve-restless-leg-syndrome-rls[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Renal Failure

Renal failure or also known as kidney failure is a medical condition where kidney failed to perform their function. One of the function of kidney is to filter waste from blood. The two type of kidney failure are acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. A kidney said to be impaired its function to filter the blood if the glomerular filtration rate of kidney is low. This condition detected by lack of urine production. [note]Kidney failure - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_failure[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of kidney failure including : - Weakness - Breath shortness - Lethargy - Swelling - Confusion - Abnormal heart rythms Please note that mentioned above symptoms are the symptoms where kidney failure has reached its considerable stage. At the early stage, kidney failure usually produce no symptoms. [note]Kidney Failure: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Stages - MedicineNet, http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/article.htm[/note] CAUSES

Kidney injury which can lead to kidney failure is caused by : - A sudden drop of blood flow to the kidneys. This sudden drop of blood to the kidney can happen due to injury, bad infection, and dehydration - Injured because of certain medicine, poisons or infections. - Not enough urine coming out from kidneys due kidney stones or tumor. [note]Kidney Failure: Causes, Types & Symptoms - Healthline, http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc/acute-renal-failure-topic-overview#1[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : Shu, Taiyin, BL 13 and LU 5, SJ 5 and LI 4 Acupuncture Treatment For Renal Failure In treating the renal failure, acupuncture treatment focusing on acupoints of KD3 and ST36. KD3 is a point that is located below knee while ST36 is the acupoint at medial posterior to ankle. Treatment of this to acupoints will reduce the activity of the sympathetic nerve in the KD22. Decreasing the nerve activity is crutial because it is the activity of the nerve that make renal disease becoming renal injury. Any slower progression of the renal disease can greatly benefit the treatment. [note]Renal Disease and Chinese Medicine - Missouri Acupuncture Services, http://missouriacupuncture.com/docs/renaldisease.pdf[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Reflux

Reflux is a condition where stomach acid produced by our stomach can flow up into our esophagus. If this condition happen more than twice a week, then this condition can be called as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [note]Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments, http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/what-is-acid-reflux-disease#1[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The main symptoms of reflux is heartburn. Heartburn is a burning sensation that we felt in our chest. Other symptoms that might be experienced as a result of reflux condition are bad breath, bloating, pain when swallowing, sore throat, and persisten cough. [note]Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) - NHS, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gastroesophageal-reflux-disease/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

One of the cause of acid reflux is a hiatal (hiatus) hernia. Other risk factors that can contrinbute to the occurence of reflux are obesity, smoking habit, excessive alcohol consumption, and caffeine. [note]Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Medical News Toda, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146619.php#causes_acid_reflux[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : CV13 ST21 ST36 SP4 RD Acupuncture Treatment For Reflux Acupuncture treatment is considered as an effective treatment for Reflux disorder. One of the cause of Reflux is Esophageal dysmotility. Treatment for this disorder will involving acupoints of Neiguan (PC6), Taichong (LV3), Gongsun (SP4), Zhongwan (CV12), and Zusanli (ST36). After needles being inserted, stimulation is conducted every ten minutes during 30 minutes. Treatment for this condition will be given daily for six days. This treatment course will run for 4 weeks. [note]Acupuncture Alleviates GERD And Heartburn - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1641-acupuncture-alleviates-gerd-and-heartburn[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Raynaud's Phenomenon

Raynaud Phenomenon is also called as Raynaud Syndrome. It is a medical situation where arteries of the body get spasm therefore reduced the blood flow. This condition usually affecting the fingers and sometimes toes. It can also happen to any other part of the body like nose and ears. This condition make the human body part affected felt pain and numbness. [note]Raynaud syndrome - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raynaud_syndrome[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of raynaud phenomenon is that the human body part become turn to white color and later become blue. Not only change in color, but the affected area will felt numb and painful. This symptoms usually lasted for 15 minutes. [note]Raynaud's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176713.php[/note] CAUSES

Only god know the exact cause of this syndrome because it is said that doctors dont completely understand the cause of this syndrome. The raynaud phenomenon is mostly caused by cold temperature. Sometimes, the attack also can cause by the emotional stress. [note]Raynaud's disease Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/raynauds-disease/basics/causes/con-20022916[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LI11 Acupuncture Treatment For Raynaud's Phenomenon According to the chinese medicine practice, Raynaud’s phenomenon is also called Hanjue or cold extremities. This disease is caused by qi and blood deficiency, yang deficiency, and cold invasion. The treatment for this condition will aim to nourish the qi and blood, removing the cold and strengthened the yang. Acupuncture points involved in this treatment are Mingmen (DU4), Shenshu (BL23), Guanyuan (RN4), Qihai (RN6), Xuehai (SP10), Zusanli (ST36), Baxie (EX-UE9), Bafeng (EX-LE10). [note]Chinese Medicine Forum: How to treat Raynaud's Phenomenon, http://chinesemedicinesalon.blogspot.co.id/2011/01/how-to-treat-raynauds-phenomenon-with.html[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition or disease that marked by patches of abnormal skin. It is considered as an auto-immune disease. This disease is categorised as chronic disease as it is a long lasting disease. There are five main types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic [note]Psoriasis - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriasis[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Psoriasis is a disorder that affect to human skin. The symptoms of psoriasis are patches of skin that are dry, redness, and usually covered with silver scales. Sometimes, psoriasis also accompanied with itching and soreness feeling of the skin that are being affected. [note]Psoriasis - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Psoriasis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note] CAUSES

I am tired of this because again it is said that the cause of the disease is not fully known. I wonder what disease that the cause is crystal clear known and defined. This is also happen to psoriasis. It is said that the cause of this disorder is not fully known. However, it is strongly believed that the cause of this disease or disorder are an immune system problems with cells in human body. [note]Psoriasis Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/psoriasis/basics/causes/con-20030838[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : Li-4/ Li-11/ Du-16/ Du-14/ G-20/ Sp-10/ B-40 Acupuncture Treatment For Psoriasis Although may not be a best way to treat the psoriasis, however, acupuncture treatment is consider to be somewhat effective to treat this disorder. In treating disease or disorder, acupuncturist usually will first try to establish the pattern underlying the disease. The disease pattern for the disorder of psoriasis according to the traditional chinese medicine practice are Heat in the Blood, Blood Deficiency, Qi & Blood Stasis and Disharmony of the Chong & Ren Mai. [note]Acupuncture for psoriasis: protocol for a systematic review - NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4458605/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Prostatic Hypertroph

Prostatic Hypertroph is an enlargement of the prostate. It is wrong to say that this disorder is common in men. It is not only common, but it is certainly only happen in men, because only men who have prostate gland. This disorder is usually happen in men at the age over 50. [note]Prostate problems - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Prostate-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Sign and symptoms of enlarged prostate are difficult to start and stop when urinating, weak flow of urine, straining peeing,feeling uncomplete of urinating, frequent urinating especially during the night, prolonged dribbling after finish urinating. [note]Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Practice Essentials, Background, Anatomy, http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/437359-overview[/note] CAUSES

See, like I said, just like for many many other disease, the cause of prostate enlargement also said to be unknown, not clearly defined, or well understood. However, there are some things that can be the cause of this disorder including gene factors, older age, and male hormone. [note]Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Hypertrophy | Andrology Australia, https://www.andrologyaustralia.org/prostate-problems/prostate-enlargement-or-bph/[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : REN3 SP9 SP6 REN1 LR2 BL54 Acupuncture Treatment For Prostatic Hypertroph Acupuncture treatment for Prostatic Hypertroph are conducted by inserting the needles at the acupoints of Zhongji (CV3) and Guanyuan (CV4) and bilateral Zusanli (ST36) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints. Before giving electrostimulation to these acupoints, manual stimulation is given until the sensation of de qi achieved. Electro stimulation was given for up to 20 minutes. The treatment course for this disorder will last for 6 weeks. Each week the patient receive 2 treatment sessions. [note]Effects of Electroacupuncture on Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Patients, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3092516/[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Acupuncture and Prostate Disorders

Prostate Disorders are many conditions that related with prostate. It is only happen in men because only men who have prostate. There are some type of prostate disorders which are prostate enlargement, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. [note]Prostate problems - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Prostate-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note] CONTENTS

SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Prostate Disorders symptoms depend on the disorder itself. For instance, the symptoms of prostate enlargement are frequent urinating during the night, difficult to get urinate, weak flow of urination, and trouble to get out all of the urine. [note]Prostate Problems -- BPH, Prostatitis, Prostate Cancer -- Symptoms ..., http://www.webmd.com/men/guide/prostate-problems#2-3[/note] CAUSES

Just like the symptoms, the cause of prostate disorders are also vary depend on the type of prostate disorders. So, we have to be more specific here if discuss about prostate disorders. One of the kind of prostate disorders is prostatitis. The cause of prostatitis is bacteria. If bacteria are not present then doctors must look something else as the cause of prostatitis. [note]Causes and Treatment of Prostate Problems - Next Avenue, http://www.nextavenue.org/causes-and-treatment-prostate-problems/[/note] TREATMENTS

Related Acupuncture Points : LIV2 SP6 ST36 ST25 REN17 LI20 YIN TANG Acupuncture Treatment For Prostate Disorders Acupuncture is believed to be an effective way to treat or relieve prostate disorders. Acupuncture treatment for this disorder is mainly targeting the acupoint of UB33. UB33 or known as Zhongliao or Middle Crevice is acupoint located on the sacrum. This acupoint is considered to be the meeting point of the bladder and gallbladder channels. Stimulation of this acupoint is done after needles inserted using electrostimulator. The treatment for this disorder consist of 16 treatments in one month. [note]Acupuncture Eases Prostate - New Discovery - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/742-prostateub33[/note] ↑ BACK TO THE TOP ↑

Langganan: Postingan (Atom)