Some acupuncturists may have had experiences in treating older patients (from 40 years old and above) who are unable to pass any form of bowel movement for several days, weeks or even months even with the help of laxatives taken thrice a day for that duration. Symptoms of bloating can be observed in some of these patients particularly on face, stomach and even eyes. Some … Continue reading
Acupuncture treatment for high blood pressure is a great alternative form of therapy for hypertensive people. In reality, acupuncture is the most popular type o complimentary health care treatment applied to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure acupuncture does not entail the use of conventional drugs. It in fact uses the body’s own psychological, energetic and physical ability to regulate blood pressure and heal … Continue reading
Treatments and Drugs Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)
In order to address FSD related to an underlying medical condition, your doctor may require you to:
Use techniques for treating pelvic pain or other pain issues
Treat your anxiety or depression
Treat a hormonal problem like a thyroid condition
Change or adjust medicines that cause sexual side effects
Addressing FSD associated to a hormonal problem can include:… Continue reading
Pruritus occasionally accompanies other signs and symptoms that differ based on the original condition, disorder or disease. Symptoms that often affect the skin can also encompass other body systems.
The following signs and symptoms in the skin that usually come with itching can include:
- Swelling, warmth or redness
- Rash
- Peeling
- Pain
- Dryness
- Discharge from pustules, lesions or sores
- Crusting
- Cracking
- Burning sensation
- Bumps
- Blisters
Itching … Continue reading
Arthritis cannot be cured but it can be treated with a wide selection of medications, procedures and alternative therapies that all provide great relief from pain. It is up to your doctor to choose the right treatment plan for you. Here are some of the conventional and alternative treatments for arthritis
Medications
Pain Relievers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are one of the most commonly … Continue reading
Your health is one aspect of your life that you need to seriously care about. Therefore, preparing for your doctor’s appointment regarding your colitis will help you address this problem effectively and get the best possible treatment.
If you come prepared for your appointment, even a 15-minute appointment with your doctor can make you much more informed about your healthcare and condition. The doctor can … Continue reading
The environment is one of the major factors for your frequent bronchitis attacks. You are highly likely to develop acute or chronic bronchitis if you are exposed to pollutions, smoke or damp cold areas. To prevent the rise of bronchitis you need to protect yourself from a harsh environment and also change a poor lifestyle to a healthy one.
The following measures can help protect … Continue reading
No one knows exactly what causes eczema. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema. Although it resembles an allergic reaction, eczema is not brought about by allergies and it strikes children more than adults.
The widely accepted view about eczema is that it arises due to a number of combining factors that may consist of:
• Dysfunctions in the skin barrier that seep … Continue reading
The skin’s natural cycle that becomes speeded up eventually leads to the development of dandruff. The acceleration causes the accumulation of dead skin of the scalp that appears as patches on the scalp coming away into the hair. This results in skin flaking on the scalp that we know as dandruff.
The cause of why the skin cycle starts to accelerate is still a medical … Continue reading
Medical researchers have not really been able to pinpoint the true cause of colitis; they have, however, five consensual theories about what causes it. These theories are:
1. Antibiotics – The 1950s saw the first use of antibiotics and likewise a sharp increase of colitis cases. One of the effects of antibiotics to the body is that they decrease the number of naturally occurring and … Continue reading