The upper and lower jaws of the face are connected by a pair of joints known as TMJ or temporomandibular joint. It is a very complex joint and as such, is prone to a variety of disorders. TMJ disorder is the term to depict dysfunctions and pain of these joints. It is usually hard to treat a TMJ disorder since it can be associated with … Continue reading
A procedure that entices healing via the stimulation of anatomical points in or on the skin, acupuncture is an ancient healing tradition that evolved in China more than 5000 years ago. There are a number of methods to diagnosis and treatment in US acupuncture that integrates the medical traditions of countries such as Korea, Japan, and of course, China. The use of needles to penetrate … Continue reading
More and more studies are confirming acupuncture to be a safer alternative to psychiatric medications for the treatment of anxiety and depression in Linwood.
MRI studies reveal acupuncture to have a significant impact over brain neurochemicals, such as serotonin and dopamine. This is the conclusion reached by Jamie Starkey, a Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative Medicine acupuncturist. He added that those chemicals are the … Continue reading
One traditional Chinese medicine root extract, Chang shan is a specific type of hydrangea plant indigenous to the Himalayan region. It is commonly known as hortensia and has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for maladies such as malaria. In a new clinical study conducted by researchers from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) it was … Continue reading