Jumat, 17 Februari 2017

Acupuncture and Metabolic Syndrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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