Because it is a very safe and effective means of alleviating both acute and chronic, acupuncture is considered to be an ideal mode of treatment in the realm of pediatric healthcare. Nowadays, researchers have explored the use of acupuncture in pediatric healthcare, specifically in relation to asthma. But in order to fully understand acupuncture, we first need to understand what it is and how it … Continue reading
Used for thousands of years as a way to treat various illnesses such as asthma, acupuncture traces its roots in ancient Chinese culture. Whilst the symptomatic and even severe conditions of asthma can be effectively treated by Modern Western Medicine, it is not designed to completely cure the disease.
One reason why is that asthma is a condition that involves more than the mere external … Continue reading
I have been diagnosed with asthma at a very young age but it was in my twenties when I began to experience frightening and severe attacks. Because of this, I can understand any asthma sufferer who desires to find an answer to his/her health condition that preferably does not entail the use of any drugs or chemicals.
Based on several studies and from personal experience, … Continue reading
The primary cause of asthma among humans is still a mystery although medical scientists tend to think that the interaction between certain environmental and genetic factors can result in asthma, often occurring during childhood. Some of the factors cited involve:
- Exposure and contact to viruses and airborne allergens during infancy or early childhood before the immune system has fully developed
- Particular respiratory infections at a
Two known complications of asthma are:
- Pneumothorax
- Status asthmaticus
Lifestyle Complications
People who suffer from severe asthma often end up in the emergency room. Since they need medications to control their asthma symptoms they also tend to suffer from the side effects of these medications. These factors tend to lessen the quality of their life and cause them to develop emotional problems. Asthmatics are often … Continue reading
Acupuncture was first introduced to conventional medicine as a form of anesthesia and pain control. This was evident in the study of acupuncture-assisted surgery. The action of pain fibers in the spinal cord was seen to be blocked by acupuncture, which also stimulated pain-numbing substances called endorphins which are produced by the brain to cope with stress or pain.
For residents of San Antonio, acupuncture… Continue reading