Acupuncture May Alleviate Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is a common problem for most pregnant women. It is caused by the body making room to help the baby pass through the pelvis during labor. Most pregnant women describe pelvic pain as intense menstrual cramps. Pelvic pain during pregnancy is often persistent with backache. The problem is more likely to occur in second and later pregnancies. Acupuncture can help alleviate pelvic pregnancy pain by stabilizing the pelvis and lower back. Researchers say…

Health of Our Earth = Health of Our Bodies

According to a study, the menace of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing. Thankfully, today, western medicine has answers to many questions that have baffled humanity for years. Many diseases that were considered incurable earlier can be cured or at least managed today. Several drugs and treatments, however, can cause a variety of side effects that can adversely impact the quality of life of the patient. Many people, for whom conventional treatment had failed, turn to…

Infertility Acupuncture – Can Acupuncture Help with Male Infertility?

Men with some form of infertility often find it difficult to come to terms with their condition, and may grapple with self-esteem and confidence issues. Distress caused by infertility can negatively impact a man’s professional and personal relationships slowly tearing every part of his life away. Because of unhealthy lifestyles, male infertility is more common today than ever. A study estimates that infertility affects around 7 percent of all men. Thanks to advancements in medical…

Acupuncture for Hay Fever and Allergies

A study suggests that around 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. A separate study estimates that 1 in 5 people exhibit hay fever symptoms at some point in their life. Hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by allergies to pollen from plants. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, watery eyes, fatigue, and continuous sneezing. Western medicine has multiple treatments for allergies. While people with mild symptoms are recommended over-the-counter medicines or prescription…

Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Female Infertility

The Beautiful ability of bringing new life into this world is bestowed upon women. Many however, are unable to give birth due to infertility and are robbed of this precious gift. There are various causes of infertility resulting in women turning to medical science for answers to their questions related to infertility. Though medical therapies can treat some causes of infertility, results are not satisfactory in all cases. Several women who are unable to achieve…

Warm Up Your Days With Bone Broth

Due to many unhealthy lifestyles, chronic diseases have become more common than ever. Thankfully, medical science has answers to several health questions. Health practitioners around the world use treatments and adopt different approaches to treat their patients with health conditions. They recommend medicines and therapies designed to get to the root cause of health problems and eliminate them. Many medicines and therapies, however, have side effects, while others fail to produce satisfactory results. To steer…

Newsflash: Miscarriage Leave Exists in California!

According to statistics, one in five pregnancies can end in a loss. While the loss of a pregnancy can happen to any woman, it has been observed that women who focus on their careers prior starting a family, form a sizeable chunk of women who experience loss of pregnancy. This could be because many women think of having kids after the age of 35, when the risk of miscarriages significantly increases. Having a miscarriage or…

How to Use Your Body’s Pressure Points to Relieve Asthma

Asthma is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases in the world. A study shows that around 334 million people in the world suffer from it. People with asthma try various methods to keep their condition under control. Great lengths are often taken to avoid or limit exposure to allergens that can trigger an attack. Many people with asthma opt for both complementary treatment options along with conventional treatments. A complementary treatment option that holds…