Health calendar Nov 6, 2009
FOURTH ANNUAL UNITY HEALTH ARTS EXPO, sponsored by Unity Healing Arts Center, with holistic healing information, including naturopathic, allopathic and holistic practitioners; 40 exhibitors; free demonstrations and product samples; and complimentary services including reflexology, Reiki, healing touch, massage, acupuncture, ki, tai chi, meditation; and food; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Unity Church of Hawaii; free; information , 735-4436. "DIABETES AND FOOT CARE," discussion by podiatrist, Attilio... (Honolulu Advertiser)
American Specialty Health Receives Third Consecutive California Fit Business Award Nov 6, 2009
These include unique benefits such as chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture, as well as a Healthyroads(R) Lifestyle Coaching Program for weight management, tobacco cessation, healthy living, nutrition improvement, and increasing physical activity. Employees are also eligible to participate in rewards and incentive programs. (Primezone Releases)
Rick Berman: Health care reforms don't have to cost taxpayers trillions in government option Nov 5, 2009
Today, some states only allow insurance that covers virtually any procedure, from acupuncture to baldness cures. That drives up costs for people who just want coverage for actual medical necessities. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
An option for public: less government, more choice Nov 4, 2009
Individuals seeking plain-vanilla health insurance - a policy that will cover them, say, in case of major surgery or catastrophic illness - may find themselves forced to pay for a policy that also covers acupuncture, in vitro fertilization, alcoholism therapy, and a dozen additional treatments. When compulsion takes the place of competition, the result is invariably less choice at higher cost. (Boston Globe)
More medicalschools teach alternative remedies Nov 2, 2009
Dr.Jimmy Wu, newly graduatedfrom the University of Wisconsin-Madison,spent a summer in Beijing with a university faculty member observing traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture and hopes to include these in a family medicine practice someday ... Future doctors and nurses are learning about acupuncture and herbs along with anatomy and physiology at a growing number of medical schools ... In interviews with an Associated Press writer in 2007, several students raved about things they... (MSNBC -- Health)
Customers pick prices, volunteer for meals at caf Nov 2, 2009
Cerreta closed her acupuncture clinic in 2003 to help eliminate hunger and to travel to help other community caf;s throughout the nation. There are basic needs. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
What’s Happening Nov 1, 2009
Jill Darban of Desert Sands Acupuncture and Oriental Therapy specializes in the treatment of pain and neurological conditions. The author of a study on acupuncture and Parkinson s Disease, Jill will speak on Parkinson s and alternative medicine. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
South Florida stops No. 20 West Virginia again Oct 31, 2009
Acupuncture, Cupping, Reflexology, Oriental Massage, Laser Therapy and much more. Located in Coral Gables, FL.. (Yahoo News)
Animal Hospital and Ledgebrook Kennel mark 25 years Oct 30, 2009
The Woburn Animal Hospital also offers acupuncture, as well as 30-minute wellness exams, an on-premises groomer, extended hours of operation (open until 9 p.m.), and consultations for anything from a second opinion to dietary management. At the Ledgebrook Kennel, the dogs are immersed in woods and nature by day and climate-controlled comfort by night, while the two-story, four-unit cat condos offer a setting for visiting felines. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Arthritis Treatments Oct 30, 2009
Other people try alternative methods such as acupuncture. But sometimes the path to relief doesn't include anything from a doctor or store. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Integrative medicine's role in reform as yet unclear Oct 30, 2009
It may also include therapies like acupuncture or osteopathic examination. Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation to minimize the impact of an injury or heart attack. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Could dog have sensed cancer before she did? Oct 29, 2009
Ella Woods, doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine, San Francisco Veterinary Specialists. This article appeared on page E - 8 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Leng out for season with back injury Oct 29, 2009
She is also going through acupuncture to help reduce the inflammation and muscle spasms. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bachtel: The unintended consequences of reforming health care Oct 25, 2009
Regardless of a person's income or education, the use of alternative medicine - herbal remedies, acupuncture, aroma therapy, specialty diets, etc ... I have, however, used acupuncture for non-multiple sclerosis related pain, and was extremely pleased with the results. (Athens Banner-Herald)
When Government Gets Science Wrong Oct 24, 2009
The UK's National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is seeking to limit the use of steroid injections to treat chronic lower back pain, and will instead encourage suffers to try alternative treatments, such as acupuncture ... But what's noteworthy is that some specialists feel politics was behind the decision As the British newspaper, the Telegraph, reports: "specialists are furious that while the group included practitioners of alternative therapies, there was no one with... (Townhall.com)
St. Johns builds home for breast cancer institute Oct 24, 2009
In addition, St. John s integrated therapies unit, which offers services such as acupuncture and chiropractics, will relocate to the new facility. The unit is currently located in St. John s medical office building in Town and Country. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Celebrities Face, Fight Breast Cancer Oct 24, 2009
She considered homeopathy and acupuncture because of her fear of chemotherapy, reported. She had a modified radical mastectomy and partial breast reconstruction, later claiming that chemo had not been nearly what she had feared. (Click2Houston, TX)
The Panda Can Get Pregnant But I Can't Oct 24, 2009
Expensive hormones, an ovulation-predicting machine, acupuncture, an attractive partner in my bed each night, and fancy doctors with high-tech turkey-basters arent working. Each month, I willingly turn myself into a hot-flash-prone, hormonal monster and make multiple visits to those dreaded cold, metal stirrups in my fertility doctors office. (Slate)
Affordable acupuncture comes to Wilmington Oct 23, 2009
Acupuncture has been proven to treat many physical conditions along with conventional care. Now affordable acupuncture services are available through Winchester Hospital s Family Medical Center in Wilmington, in conjunction with the New England School of Acupuncture ... Acupuncture, an alternative therapy that promotes natural healing in the body, is proven to be effective in treating neurological ailments including migraines and nerve pain; stress, depression and other emotional distress;... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
New South Shore Hospital breast care center welcomes patients Oct 23, 2009
Patients receiving medical treatment in the Breast Care Center can take advantage of the facility s integrative therapies and receive a massage or acupuncture to ease the treatment discomfort. There is a healing garden nearby for patients to enjoy a quiet setting and reflect while they await treatment. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Identifying Metabolism Of Healthy Embryo Could Improve Infertility Treatment Oct 23, 2009
11, 2008) A review of seven clinical trials of acupuncture given with embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) suggests that acupuncture may improve rates of pregnancy. IVF, which. (Science Daily)
As breast cancer treatments increase, so does hope Oct 22, 2009
Things like massage therapy, acupuncture, Reiki, can be very important in helping patients manage their system and coping with the physical changes they experience. Mulvey said that when Southcoast Hospitals Group opens its new Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care facility in Fairhaven, it will accommodate space for alternative therapies. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Want to Get Pregnant? Just Relax Oct 21, 2009
A team at the University of California, San Francisco questioned 431 couples undergoing infertility therapy and found that 28 percent had tried some kind of alternative medicine, mostly acupuncture or herbs, but they were not any more likely to achieve pregnancy. (Reporting by Maggie Fox, editing by Jackie Frank). (MEDLINEplus)
Cle Elum woman answering life's challenges one calling at a time Oct 21, 2009
Reay says there are still a few things left on her to-do list, including attending acupuncture school. She also wants to jump out of a plane. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
More treatments mean more options for cancer patients Oct 21, 2009
Treatment options available to patients include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, breast brachytherapy along with clinical trials, targeted therapy and complementary therapies such as acupuncture and herbal remedies ... Techniques include acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, support groups and yoga. (Easton Journal, MA)
Want to Get Pregnant? Relax Oct 21, 2009
A team at the University of California, San Francisco questioned 431 couples undergoing infertility therapy and found that 28 percent had tried some kind of alternative medicine, mostly acupuncture or herbs, but they were not any more likely to achieve pregnancy. 2009 Reuters. (Newsmax)
Colorado newspaper hiring marijuana critic Oct 21, 2009
DENVER - The store has a television lounge and a pool table, and snacks and acupuncture are free for customers who drop up to $130 an ounce on 16 varieties of marijuana. But a reviewer of the business warns the decor looks a little cliche, what with the Grateful Dead posters on the wall and the Mexican-blanket tablecloths. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments Oct 20, 2009
Acupuncture, Meditation Among Popular Choices ... Today, more and more women are turning to alternative treatments for breast cancer, such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies and traditional Chinese medicine ... The crown jewel of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, is a popular and effective therapy for many cancer patients. (Click2Houston, TX)
Brain-damaged children often have cold feet Oct 20, 2009
There is currently no established treatment for cold hands and feet, but a small pilot study - also part of the thesis - demonstrates that acupuncture might be effective. "Acupuncture activates the nerve fibres that lead inwards and can affect activity in the autonomic nervous system," says Svedberg. (EurekAlert!)
WFU Baptist promotes integrative medicine Oct 17, 2009
The center oversees a collaboration of clinical, educational, community outreach, and research activities focusing on wellness and healing, including acupuncture, the arts, music, the environment, communication and counseling skills, dietary supplements, herbal medicine, healing touch, massage therapy, stress management, tai chi and yoga. In 2008, research in integrative medicine generated more than $27 million in research grant income. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag What's next for Kim Clijsters, the retire vs. hiatus debate & more. Oct 15, 2009
The miracles of acupuncture. The magic of acai berries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
India Health Today ” Feel better the natural way Oct 14, 2009
Acupressure (which is older than acupuncture) works for all kinds of things -- from migraines to urinary tract infections, to high blood pressure and joint pain. As he taped a small seed to my finger to hold pressure on the place where the instrument had left an impression, I realized that the pain that had plagued my right knee all day was gone. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Healing garden offers solace Oct 14, 2009
In three treatment rooms with pastel-colored walls, massage, energy work, therapeutic touch, reflexology, Reiki, and acupuncture are available to alleviate side effects of chemo are offered. Decreased fatigue and perception of pain, reduced stress, increased mental acuity, and enhanced immune function improve women s sense of wellbeing. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Children Can Greatly Reduce Abdominal Pain By Using Their Imagination Oct 14, 2009
5, 2005) Acupuncture and strengthening exercises help relieve pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and are effective complements to standard treatment, finds a study published online by the British Medical. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Hospital breast care center in Weymouth Oct 14, 2009
Patients receiving treatment in the breast care center can take advantage of the facility s integrative therapies where they can receive a massage or acupuncture to ease the discomfort of medical treatments. There is a healing garden nearby for patients to enjoy a quiet setting to reflect while they await treatment. (Weymouth News, MA)
The Flip Side of Placebos: The Nocebo Effect Oct 13, 2009
The placebo, as such inert and cost-free remedies are known, can relieve depression as well as Prozac, ease discomfort as well as acupuncture and reduce disability and back pain as well as a widely used vertebral surgery that costs up to $5,000. Related. (Time.com)
Halfway home Oct 12, 2009
It's helped organize events and opportunities for haircuts, massages, chiropractic adjustments, even acupuncture for those navigating "the triangle," the well-worn route connecting nights at the Rescue Mission, afternoons at the Salvation Army Day Center and meals at Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. In so doing, it's helping to restore dignity as well as housing. (NJ.com -- Times)
News from the YMCA: Oct. 9, 2009 online edition Oct 10, 2009
In this 90-minute workshop people will learn easy ways to activate the acupuncture channels while going about your daily routine. The session will be taught by Regina Gibbons, licensed acupuncturist. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Martinez will catch Beckett in Game 2 Oct 9, 2009
Okajima OK Francona said Hideki Okajima is doing pretty good in his recovery from the oblique issue that caused him to leave a series in New York in September to receive acupuncture treatments. I think we re really pleased with how quickly he s come and how strong he feels, Francona said. (Boston Globe)
Can A Laser Cure Your Allergies? Oct 9, 2009
Once the allergens are identified, a laser stimulates biomeridian points on the body -- the same points used in acupuncture and acupressure ... As to AllergiCare's laser work on the body's meridians, found that acupuncture done on children with allergies helped them "suffer fewer symptoms of sneezing, congestion and nasal drip." ... said he's offered acupuncture to allergy sufferers for years and has about a 70 percent positive response rate. (Click2Houston, TX)
Sai Acupuncture adds new specialist Oct 8, 2009
Sai Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic in Winter Garden has added Monica Brandnan, MSOM, AP, to its staff ... The purpose of acupuncture is to regulate blood flow within the body by inserting needles at precise acupoints ... Acupuncture treatments are commonly given for dozens of disorders, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, circulatory, urogenital, gynecological, musculoskeletal, neurological and ear, nose and throat. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Acupressure Massage Oct 6, 2009
Preceding acupuncture by at least a millennium, acupressure emerged more than 5,000 years ago ... Acupressure therapies use the same points on the body as acupuncture to treat or prevent disease. (Suite101.com)
Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis Oct 5, 2009
The questionnaire consisted of demographic information and whether they had ever used CAM from a list of 49 herbal and non-herbal alternative therapies (such as acupuncture, massage, aloe vera, and cod liver oil). Subjects were also asked why they used CAM, where they learned of CAM, whether they found it efficacious, and whether their general practitioner was aware they were using it. (EurekAlert!)
Eels dance a merry jig as Cayless is cleared Oct 4, 2009
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Nathan Cayless celebrated being cleared with a dance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hopkinton breast cancer survivor walks with a purpose Oct 3, 2009
" The six-mile walk begins at the Hatch Shell in Boston and goes around the Esplanade. There's also two-mile route. Last year, Grow Strong raised $33,000. As a member of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Hauske participated in the Ashland event and became team development coordinator in Hopkinton for two years. She again lent her support through public speaking events as a cancer survivor at the World Trade Center in Boston and at a Framingham school group. "People like to hear from... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Natural remedies can help fight flu Oct 2, 2009
Acupuncture or specific Ayurvedic breathing techniques may be helpful. Dr. Tamar Hoffmann, assistant clinical professor, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, is board-certified in internal medicine and a certified Ayurvedic practitioner. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gillingham: life is good Oct 2, 2009
To help ease the effects of chemotherapy, Sharon had acupuncture performed at Middlepath Acupuncture in Cambridge ... Acupuncture also helped her with the depression she was feeling. (Burlington Union, MA)
West Roxbury YMCA opens new site on Centre Street Oct 2, 2009
And though the Holistic Health Center existed at the other site on Bellevue Avenue, offering acupuncture and massage, Chaffee said the new site is a bigger, better and a brighter space. Chaffee also said the opportunity to bring the Kids Stop to a more centralized location instead of its current site hidden along the VFW Parkway has helped create a more unified center for the YMCA, as well as a more accommodating and convenient child-care program for its members. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
COA News, Oct. 1 edition Oct 1, 2009
Modalities to be represented include Reiki, Tai Chi, Yoga, Acupuncture, Chiropractics and Chair Massage, to name a few. Samples of a variety of good food choices will be available. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Facial acupuncture: An alternative to Botox Oct 1, 2009
I was a seasoned acupuncture recipient, having willingly and enthusiastically accepted the thin needles between my toes, on the top of my head, across my stomach and pretty much everywhere in between for years. Acupuncture had helped soothe my chronic back pain, regulate a wonky menstrual cycle and manage bucket loads of stress ... I trusted this woman with my faceI had been tipped off to the wonders of facial acupuncture in 2004, but it had remained on my lifes to-do list next... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Today in the Kitchen: Deep sleep, sweet dreams Sep 30, 2009
Meridians in the body those channels of energy treated by acupuncture end up in the feet and connect with every part of the body. Stomach rub. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Strategies For Reducing Painful Breast Cancer Drug Side Effects Sep 30, 2009
In a separate study published in the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies, the Penn researchers found that among women experiencing these symptoms during treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AI), those who received electro-acupuncture a technique that combines traditional acupuncture with electric stimulation reported a reduction in joint pain severity and stiffness. Those women also said they suffered less fatigue and anxiety. (Science Daily)
'A fantastic addition to the South Shore' Sep 30, 2009
" The South Shore Hospital Cancer Treatment Center is one of just a few hospitals with a linear accelerator. The linear accelerator maps cancer tumors using images from a CT scan, MRI, or X-ray, then delivers a high beam of radiation directly to the tumor with little or no damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. The center also has a CT simulator that creates scanned images allowing doctors to determine the size of a cancer tumor. The hospital's breast care center and a multi-specialty... (Weymouth News, MA)
Health Care Gamble: To Pay or Not to Pay? Sep 30, 2009
If Congress did away with all their regulations which make insurance companies pay for Viagra, acupuncture, aroma therapy and yes, in some instances SEX CHANGE OPERATIONS. insurance companies could charge a smaller premium. (CBS News)
Facial Acupuncture Sep 30, 2009
Unlike traditional body acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture is performed with tiny Korean hand and face needles ... "Some of the acupuncture points tend to be where more of the blood flows. I am going to put needles there because I know I am going to draw the energy of the face up." ... Marlene says she has a clear understanding of what cosmetic acupuncture can and cannot do. (W-USA News, DC)
Identification Of Highly Radiosensitive Patients May Lead To Side Effect-free Radiotherapy Sep 26, 2009
29, 2007) Despite widespread belief among cancer patients and health care professionals that acupuncture helps relieve nausea caused by cancer treatment, new research in radiotherapy has found it does. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Lester saysI'm fine Sep 26, 2009
NOTES: Red Sox LHP Hideki Okajima was sent back to Boston for acupuncture treatment for a sore right side and won't pitch in the series. "If it helps as much as he says it does, I might go with him," Francona joked. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dan O'Leary: Trying out the alternative medicine Sep 26, 2009
My friend continually encourages me to see a chiropractor or try acupuncture ... Answer: Chiropractic medicine and acupuncture are part of what is called Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) ... You mentioned chiropractic treatments and acupuncture. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Dice-K has big assignment vs. CC Sep 26, 2009
Tidbits Lefty reliever Hideki Okajima won't pitch in this series, as he went back to Boston to get acupuncture therapy for an ailing right side. The injury is not serious. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Doctors from Vancouver and Calgary Awarded World's Largest Prize for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sep 26, 2009
$250,000 Dr. Rogers Prize Recognizes Two 'Agents of Change. Rickhi and Gunn, who are at the forefront of the CAM movement in Canada," said Dr. Anita Tannis, a West Vancouver MD who practices integrative medicine and spokesperson for the Dr. Rogers Prize. "These two exemplify the vision, leadership and integrity that characterized Dr. Rogers' lifetime's work. (Canada Newswire)
Improbable dream? Ortiz is back Sep 26, 2009
The Sox had determined that they were not going to pitch Okajima in this series anyway, and decided that he should return to Boston for acupuncture. He does this, I don t want to say a lot, from time to time and they couldn t get [the acupuncturist] down here, Francona said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
How to solve 9 sleep problems Sep 26, 2009
"Acupuncture may help reduce her anxiety and induce deeper sleep," says Rubin Naiman, Ph. D., the director of sleep programs at the Miraval Resort, in Tucson. (CNN)
'Daughters of Aquarius' on hippie-women myths Sep 25, 2009
(Do Buddhism, acupuncture and organic farming ring any bells. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
* FEATURE: Taiwanese brings qigong to Middle East Sep 24, 2009
Liu met her husband more than a decade ago in Taipei, where he was studying taijiquan and acupuncture after learning judo in Japan. It was he who introduced her to health-oriented qigong. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hanover seniors give acupuncture a try Sep 24, 2009
Elaine Crowley, a Hanover senior, said she had never experienced acupuncture but was excited to try it ... On Friday, Sept. 18, about 20 seniors gathered at the senior center to learn about and try acupuncture ... Bob Thompson of the Hingham-based Acupuncture Advantage spoke with the seniors about the history and benefits of acupuncture, and then gave a brief treatment to a few volunteers. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
