Osteoarthritis

Internal medicine for Allergy and Arthritis Symptoms

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Acupuncture Improves Allergy Symptoms and Reduces Arthritis pains Evidence of Acupuncture Improving Seasonal Allergy Symptoms A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that acupuncture treatment helped reduce patients seasonal allergy symptoms. In addition, the patients need for medication.  Participants in the study reported that after the acupuncture treatment they had significant improvements. Specifically they found improvement in their quality of life. The individuals who received the acupuncture treatment had improvement in comparison to those who did not …

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Help Sheet: Arthritis Pain

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Help Sheet: Arthritis Acupuncturists use small needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points in an attempt to correct the flow of Qi and alleviate bodily imbalances to relieve pain and illness. Arthritis pain is oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 1 in 4, or more than 54 million, adults in the U.S. have arthritis. It’s important to note, however, that there are several different types …

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Acupuncture Case Study: Osteoarthritis & Blood Pressure

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Case Study: Osteoarthritis & Blood Pressure Study on how Acupuncture is an excellent remedy for osteoarthritis of the knee. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that acupuncture produces significant pain relief and improved function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. In the study, the subjects who experienced acupuncture had a greater reduction in pain and stiffness, improved functioning and a higher quality of life than the placebo group.Berman, BM., et. Al., Effectiveness of acupuncture as …

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