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]  

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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]  
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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]  

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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]  
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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]  

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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]  
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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]  

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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]  
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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]  

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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]  
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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]  

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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]  
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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]  

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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]  
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