Sabtu, 25 Maret 2017

Acupuncture and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD is a disease that make peripheral arteries get narrowed. Peripheral arteries is a major blood vessels that carry blood to the legs, stomach, arms, and head. Peripheral Artery Disease is a condition that very much the same like Coronary Artery Disease. [note]About Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/VascularHealth/PeripheralArteryDisease/About-Peripheral-Artery-Disease-PAD_UCM_301301_Article.jsp#.WID4DH0nLYg[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


There are many symptoms and signs of Peripheral artery disease (PAD) which are : - Cramping - Leg or hip pain - Tiredness in leg or hip muscles especially when walking and climbing [note]9 Peripheral Vascular Disease Symptoms, Signs, Risks, & Treatment, http://www.medicinenet.com/peripheral_vascular_disease/page2.htm[/note]  

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The cause of Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is same as the cause of coronary artery disease (CAD). It is caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that make the arteries get narrowed or blocked. The arteries that get narrowed or blocked are located in various regions of the body. [note]Peripheral Artery Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments ..., http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/188939.php#PAD_causes[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : PC6 ST36 SP6 P9 Acupuncture Treatment For Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) One of the treatment protocol for Peripheral Arterial Disease is by stimulating the acupoints of PC6, P9, ST36 and SP6. Stimulation is done using electro stimulator. Size of the needles used is 0.3 x 40 mm. The needles inserted at the deep of 5 to 10 mm. The stimulation is given to the acupoints with the following order : ST36, SP6, P9, and PC6. The treatment objectives is aiming the increase of blood circulation and flow of the qi. The chosen acupoints consdidered as an active acupoints in cardiovascular system and blood circulation. [note]Effects of Electroacupuncture in Recently Operated Peripheral Arterial, http://www.tmj.ro/article.php?art=5589804640124464[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers is a condition or disease that describing the condition of painful sores or ulcers in the inner lining of the stomach or in the fist part of the small intestine. This part of the small intestine is also called as duodenum. [note]Peptic Ulcer Disease (Stomach Ulcers) Cause, Symptoms, Treatments, http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-peptic-ulcer-disease#1[/note]  

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There are many symptoms associated with peptic ulcers or stomach ulcers. The most obvious symptoms of this disorder is a burning sensation or pain in the area between chest and belly button. The pain can be more intense if our stomach is empty. The pain can be lasted for minutes or even hours. The other symptoms of peptic ulcers are dull pain in the stomach, weight loss, loss of appetite due to pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and burping. [note]Stomach Ulcer: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/stomach-ulcer#Symptoms3[/note]  

CAUSES


The cause of the peptic ulcers is stomach acid. Stomach acid can break the stomach line because stomach line is not well protected by mucus. The cause of the broken inner layer is bacteria. The other cause could be certain medication. [note]Symptoms and causes - Peptic ulcer - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/dxc-20231407[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : REN12 ST36 P6 REN11 SP6 Acupuncture Treatment For Peptic Ulcers Peptic ulcers are quite common condition. Acupuncture can effectively cured this disease. In order to cure this disorder, the acupuncturist must first establish the pattern of the development of peptic ulcers. According to the traditional chinese medicine, peptic ulcers happen because of following pattern : Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat Stomach Fire Stomach Yin Deficiency Stomach Cold Blood Stagnation After establishing the proper pattern of the disease, then the acupuncturist can establish the treatment method and treatment course. [note]Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Peptic Ulcer, https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/conditions-treated/alternative-natural-options-for-peptic-ulcer[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Penis Enlargement

Penis enlargement is not a condition or disease or disorder. Rather than it is an effort to improve the performance of male penis. This term is also called as male enhancement. The effort not only to achieve the larger penis, but also to increase the girth, length, or rigidity. [note]Penis enlargement - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penis_enlargement[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


Rather than try to enlarge the penis with unproven method, male should consider to enlarge their penis by doing some following things : - Trim pubic hair - Reduce the weight - Get fit or get physical exercise [note]Penis enlargement - Live Well - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/penis-health/Pages/penis-enlargement.aspx[/note]  

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The cause of the effort of male to enlarge their penis is because they feel their penis is not big enough or they are not satisfy with the current performance of their penis. However, it is proved that actually mostly penis size of men is adequate enough and nothing to worry. Therefore, it can be said that the cause of this penis enlargement effort is merely psylogichal factor. [note]Does Penis Enlargement Work? - WebMD: Surgery, Pumps, Creams ..., http://www.webmd.com/men/guide/penis-enlargement-does-it-work#1[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : ST36 SP6 CV4 CV3 CV2 CV6 LI 4 LU9 ST27 GV4 GV1 CV1 Acupuncture Treatment For Penis Enlargement Penile enlargement maybe success if the flow of blood and qi to the organ is good. Therefore the treatment that effective for disorder of the penile could be applied to the penile enlargement as well. The treatment for increasing performance of the penile organ target the acupoints of Guanyuan, Bahui, left and right Sanyinjiao, Taixi and Shenmen. The treatment will be given 2 times per week for 4 weeks. The stimulation is done by manual and electric stimulation. Needles will stay at its place until sense of de qi achieved. [note]The use of acupuncture in the treatment of erectile ... - Acupuncturist.nl, https://www.google.co.id/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjB873akL3RAhWMtY8KHRyXDxQ4ChAWCCIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acupuncturist.nl%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ferectile_dysfunction.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFREToEx-hXVVj2pwmC-BRQzlKM9w&bvm=bv.144210762,d.c2I[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Penile Dysfunction

Penile or Erectile Dysfunction is also known as impotence. This is the condition where the sufferer unable to get or to maintain the erection. It is considered as a very common condition, especially for older men. This condition at some extend, could be the early sign of more serious health condition like heart disease. [note]Erectile dysfunction (impotence) - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Erectile-dysfunction/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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The symptoms of penile dysfunction is inability to get and maintain enough erection to perform sexual activity. The symptom and the severity of the symptoms can vary between men. You must attend the doctor so that the doctor can examine and then determine the exact condition. [note]Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms & Types - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/understanding-erectile-dysfunction-symptoms[/note]  

CAUSES


There are many cause that can contribute to the penile dysfunction disorder such as : 1. Endocrine disease 2. Neurological disorder 3. Certain Medication 4. Cardiovascular disease 5. Lifestyle factors 6. Emotional disorders 7. Smoking habit 8. Excessive alcohol consumption [note]5 Common Causes of Impotence - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/common-causes-impotence#Treatment7[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : CV1 CV2 CV3 CV4 CV6 GV1 GV16 GV20 BL15 BL18 BL19 BL23 BL28 BL32 SP6 KI3 HT7 PC6 ST30 Acupuncture Treatment For Penile Dysfunction Traditional chinese medicine believe if yin and yang is balance and flow of qi is smooth then the body will be healthy. In order to have a good penile erection, the body must be healthy. Acupuncture is considered to be an effective treatment for the disorder of penile dysfunction. The acupuncture treatment for this disorder targeting the acupoints of N6, N27, KG4, KG6, LG4, MP6, B23. The duration of treatment is 20 minutes. The treatment is given one or two sessions per week. Total number of treatments are up to 20 sessions. [note]Acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction, http://www.nature.com/ijir/journal/v15/n5/full/3901021a.html[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or also called as PID, is female genital infection. It is regarded as serious complication of sexually transmitted disease in women: If left untreated, this disease can make damage to the uterus, ovarium, fallopian tubes, or other parts of the female reproductive system. The good news is actually this disease is preventable. [note]Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/women/guide/sexual-health-your-guide-to-pelvic-inflammatory-disease#1[/note]  

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Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease are : - Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis - Vaginal discharge is heavy - Unpleasant odor of vaginal discharge - Irregular menstrual period - Painful sex - Fever - Painful urinating - Difficult to urinate [note]Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/basics/symptoms/con-20022341[/note]  

CAUSES


Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by an infection developing in the female upper genital tract. It is bacteria that responsible of the infection. The bacteria spread from the vagina or cervix into the womb, fallopian tubes and ovarium. The type of bacteria involving in this infection is not only one type of bacteria, therefore treatment should be done by giving many type of antibiotics. [note]Pelvic inflammatory disease - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pelvic-inflammatory-disease/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : CV3 CV4 SP6 Acupuncture Treatment For Pelvic Inflammatory Disease The pelvic inflammatory disease is easily cured disease. Acupuncture treatment, especially if combined with herbal medicine can cure the Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). The treatment of PID will targeting the acupoints of SP6 (Sanyinjiao), CV6 (Qihai), CV4 (Guanyuan), ST29 (Guilai), SP10 (Xuehai), SP9 (Yinlingquan). The additional points would be CV3 (Zhongji), ST28 (Shuidao), KD3 (Taixi), KD7 (Fuliu), BL23 (Shenshu). Needling techinque applied is reinforcing and reducing. This technique applied until sense of de qi felt. After sense of de qi arrived, the needle will stay at its place for thirty minutes. Manipulation is done manually and repeat every ten minutes. The treatment is given everyday for seven days and then break for three days. The treatment will need 70 days with total treatment of 49 sessions. [note]Acupuncture and Herbs Resolve Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1551-acupuncture-and-herbs-resolve-pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Parkinson’s Disease is a movement disorder. It is categorised as chronic disorder, because it is usually lasted for long time. It is considered as progressive disease which mean it getting worse and worse as time pass by. Parkinson’s disease is a disease that related with malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain, called neurons. It is affected in the brain area called substantia nigra. [note]What is Parkinson's Disease? - Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), http://www.pdf.org/about_pd[/note]  

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The symptoms of parkinson’s disease not the same between people who have this disease. The signs and symptoms of parkinson’s disease are : tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and face bradykinesia or slowness of movement rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk postural instability or impaired balance and coordination [note]10 Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's Disease | National Parkinson ..., http://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-warning-signs[/note]  

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Unfortunately, the cause of parkinson’s disease is not clearly known. Not only the cause is unknown, the cure for this disease is also not available until this day, However, there are some choices of treatment options such as medication and surgery. This treatment is merely to cope with the symptoms. [note]Parkinson's disease Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/causes/con-20028488[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : CV4 GB20 GV4 GV12 GV20 SI3 Acupuncture Treatment For Parkinson's Disease (PD) Parkinson's disease is a progressive disease and actually there is no known cure for it. The acupuncture treatment given to the patient of parkinson’s disease is merely to deal with the symptom. According to the acupuncture treatment practise, parkinson’s disease is a disease that cause by kidney and liver yin deficiency, stagnation of qi and blood, and qi and blood deficiency. Acupoints that are usually used to treat parkinson’s disease are sishencong (EX-HN-1), quchi (LI-11), waiguan (TB-5), yanglingquan (GB-34), zusanli (ST-36), and fenglong (ST-40). The stimulation of the acupoints is done by using electro stimulator combined with manual stimulation at some other points. Needles will stay at their place for around 40 minutes. Additional acupoints can be used depending on the patient condition and symptom. The treatment course will take about three months, with every day treatment given to the patient. [note]Parkinson's Disease: Possible Treatment with Chinese Medicine, http://www.itmonline.org/arts/parkinsons.htm[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Panic Attack

Panic attacks is a sudden episode of intense fear. The peak of fearness usually come within minutes. This episode of fear usually lasting for 30 minutes. This disorder actually is not a dangerous disorder. Treatment for panic attack should be directed to the underlying cause. People who frequently get the episode of panic attack should seek for help to the psychiater and should take medicine. [note]Panic attack - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_attack[/note]  

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Periode or episode of panic attack usually accompanied by many symptoms. Symptoms of panic attack are palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, feeling something bad will happen. The other symptoms that can also happen in the episode of fear attack are fear of losing control and chest pain. [note]Panic Attack Symptoms: Shortness of Breath, Racing Heart, & More, http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/panic-attack-symptoms[/note]  

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Panic attacks can be caused by many things including certain medications, depression, drug consumption habit, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post traumatic disorder, etc. The episode of panic attack can happen suddenly or triggered by something. The risk factors that can higher the chance of getting panic attacks including smoking habit and psychological stress [note]Panic disorder - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Panic-disorder/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : HT7 LV3 SP14 Acupuncture Treatment For Panic Attack Panic attack is considered as mental health illness. For many other mental health illness, acupuncture already proved to be an effective way of treatment. According to the chinese treatment theory, panic attack is caused by stagnation of Liver Qi that turn into Liver Fire. The acupuncture treatment for panic attacks is somewhat complex because it is a combination of treatment at body acupoints, nourishing point and auricular point. The acupoints used in this treatment are : - Body acupoints : P7, P6, TB5, HT7, LI11, Sishencong, Yintang, LR3, DU20 and ST44. - Nourishing acupoints : ST36, SP6, K3, and K7 - Auricular acupoints : Ear Liver, Kidney, Heart, Brain, Sympathetic and Shenmen [note]Panic Attacks and Acupuncture - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Blog/723-panicattacksshenmen[/note]  
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