Author: Pacific College
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TCM Treatments for Osteoporosis
Categories: Research & ArticlesOsteoporosis, commonly referred to as brittle bones, is a syndrome leading to reduction in bone mineral density, and architecture and changes in the variety and amount of proteins in bone. The patient is at an increased risk of fracture. A hip or spine fracture would require immediate hospitalization and surgery. Spinal or vertebral fractures can…
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Thai Massage for Flexibility
Categories: Research & ArticlesThai massage is an energetic, vigorous technique that involves stretching and deep tissue massage. Believed to have been created by Buddha’s physician and practiced for more than 2000 years, it is a healing technique that combines influences from China, India and other cultures from Southeast Asia. Because of strong influences from yoga techniques, Thai massage is also called Thai…
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Massage and Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Categories: Research & ArticlesLou Gehrig’s disease, otherwise known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a highly degenerative disease affecting the nervous system. ALS hinders the power of the brain to pass messages to the voluntary muscles as the muscle neurons start degenerating. Eventually the neurons completely die off causing the muscle groups to waste away. ALS gained the…
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Massage Therapy for Tendonitis
Categories: Research & ArticlesWhat should I do for tendonitis? First, you should make sure you have tendonitis by talking with a wellness professional or doctor. Then, you can learn more about the various treatment like massage therapy for tendonitis. But let’s start with learning what it is. Tendonitis is the infinitesimal tearing of the tendon fascicles due to…
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Shiatsu, Asthma, Massage Therapy
Categories: Research & ArticlesAsthma is a chronic disease affecting the airways of the lungs. The airways are tubes carrying air inside and outside the lungs. In asthma, the inside walls of the airways become sore and swollen. This makes them narrower leading to less air supply; in turn causing chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, and breathing trouble. These symptoms…
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Massage Therapy and Chronic Conditions
Categories: Research & ArticlesMassage therapy is a popular type of alternative treatment in traditional forms of medicine practiced in China, Japan, India, and Egypt. As a means to prevent conditions arising from physical, mental, and emotional stress, and to complement a treatment for a particular ailment, massage therapy is preferred because it offers a non-invasive means to achieve…
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Herbal Medicine and Eczema
Categories: Research & ArticlesIt is estimated that over 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from eczema, a skin disorder that is often difficult to treat. Although conventional treatments in the form of medications are often prescribed to relieve the symptoms of eczema, many individuals opt to use natural remedies, such as herbal medicine, either as an alternative…
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Massage Therapy and Its Benefits for Children
Categories: Research & ArticlesMassage therapy benefits for children is a form of touch therapy that has been prevalent for centuries. It is an ancient practice and conveys to the child a sense of security and trust that is very essential for the newcomer into the world. Touch is a sense that is one of the first to be…
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TCM Solutions for Osteoporosis
Categories: Research & ArticlesOsteoporosis, commonly referred to as brittle bones, is a syndrome leading to the reduction of bone mineral density, and changes in the variety and amount of proteins found in bones. Patients with osteoporosis are at an increased risk of fracture; a hip or spine fracture would require immediate hospitalization and surgery. Spinal or vertebral fractures…
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TCM and Diabetes
Categories: Research & ArticlesAcupuncture and Moxibustion have been used for people with diabetes to normalize his or her endocrine function. According to clinical studies, acupuncture is beneficial in lowering glucose levels. Many people around the world suffer from diabetes. In fact, it is one of the most widespread chronic illnesses in the United States today. Conventional medicine for…