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Smoking Cessation, Trigger Finger, Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Hormonal Imbalance

August 30, 2021July 25, 2019 by Healing with Zen

Case study for smoking cessation, trigger finger, low back pain, sciatica, and hormonal imbalance 36 year old woman presents with trigger finger in her right little finger, low back pain in the lumbar region due to scoliosis, left side sciatica, and hormonal imbalance. She has smoked for 10 years and is attempting to quit smoking and looking for smoking cessation methods using acupuncture. Treatment Plan Summary 7/19/2019- Patient came in presenting with the symptoms above. 7/22/2019- Patient no longer has …

How to Wean from Caffeine

June 30, 2020May 6, 2014 by ZenTuan

Many people rely on caffeine to get started in the morning or keep going in the afternoon. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and many other products. It is generally considered safe when used in moderation. However, if you are sensitive to caffeine or take in large amounts, you may find yourself suffering from side effects including insomnia, tremors, increased blood pressure, and heart palpitations. So how do you kick the habit? It can be tough, but …