Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, impacts millions of people globally and poses a major risk to our overall health. Many people look for
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Arthritis is the swelling of one’s joints. There are over 100 types of arthritis which cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints and that list continues to grow.
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, there are approx. 1 million Canadians who suffer from some form of depression and The World Health Organization predicts depression will be the second-leading cause of disability in the world by 2020, trailing only heart disease. Western antidepressant drugs such as Prozac, Paxil — which work by altering certain chemicals (e.g. Serotonin) called neurotransmitters in our brains — are often prescribed for people suffering from depression.
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which there is a high level of sugar (Glucose) in the bloodstream. When we eat foods, it is broken down into Glucose by our liver which is absorbed by our fat and muscle’s cells and stored as energy. Diabetes develops when the Pancreas does not produce enough Insulin, a hormone that allows the body to absorb Glucose.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that will catch up with most people who live into older age.
When it’s too high, it raises the heart’s workload and can cause serious damage to the arteries.
Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
It is estimated that one in seven couples have problems conceiving worldwide and this ratio is similar across most countries, independent of the country’s level of development
Like pain, insomnia can be classified as acute (lasting less than 1 month) or chronic (lasting months). Insomnia is a very common condition in which a person isn’t getting enough sleep or is getting poor quality of sleep and the typical patterns of insomnia include
Menopause is a natural transitional period in a woman’s life when menstruation becomes less frequent and eventually stops. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 to 55 when the body stops producing eggs and the female hormones Estrogen and Prosterone. The most common symptoms of menopause include:
Migraines are painful, often debilitating headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, noise, and smell. These throbbing headaches tend to reoccur and can last from hours to days. The precise underlying cause of migraines is unknown but the principal theory is that they are caused by spasms in the arteries that supply blood to the brain. While headaches may be a warning sign of more serious medical conditions, people most often experience either a tension headache, a migraine or both.
Pain is a symptom from a variety of causes such as injury, disease, and strenuous activity. Pain is a message sent by the body to the brain from the affected area but pain can affect the entire body and mind. Pain is classified into two categories: chronic and acute.
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Immune Deficiency - resulting in Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia
Hormone Imbalance - leading to Poor Weight Control, Diabetes, Hypertension, Infertility
Headache, Arthritis, Chronic Pains, Pinched Nerves, Sciatica, Scar Tissues
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, impacts millions of people globally and poses a major risk to our overall health. Many people look for
Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life. While it can surface various physical and emotional changes, for example, hot flashes, mood swings, and
Prediabetes, a condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, is a critical stage in the development of type 2 diabetes. While lifestyle modifications and medical
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