Acupuncture has been for thousands of years practiced in the Far East, particularly, in China. One of the abilities of acupuncture is to cure skin conditions such as acne. Some acne sufferers have painful cystic acne that may in all likelihood leave ugly facial scars. … Continue reading
Acupuncture for Acid Reflux
Studies done at the University of Adelaide in Australia observed the use of low pulses of electricity to stimulate an acupuncture point, the P6 or pericardium 6 (Neiguan) that is located on the wrist. This point corresponds to acid reflux and other upper gastrointestinal issues. … Continue reading
Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is really a very painful condition whose root cause is unknown to allopathic medical practitioners. Some doctors and alternative medical specialists believe that there are several causes of fibromyalgia that necessitate a number of various treatments. For them, not just a single reason can … Continue reading
Sexual Dysfunction Tests and Diagnosis
Male Sexual Dysfunction Diagnosis and Tests
The initial step in diagnosing man’s sexual problem is for the doctor to perform a comprehensive history of symptoms. The doctor may do tests to rule out any medical conditions that can be a cause to the dysfunction. The … Continue reading
Psoriasis Treatments and Drugs
Psoriasis has no known cure but that does not mean it cannot be treated by systemic, topical medications and other treatments. Almost all (up to 90%) of psoriasis sufferers can find relief in these treatments during their psoriasis flare ups.
Topical Treatments for Psoriasis
These … Continue reading
Heart Palpitations Treatments and Drugs
Many kinds of treatments abound for palpitations that come about from heart rhythm or heart rate problem.
Medications
Medicines specifically antiarrhythmics are the most common types of treatments for palpitations. These agents are generally classified according to their mechanism of action. There are four classes … Continue reading
Tinnitus Coping and Support
Tinnitus may vary from person to person and finding a good coping strategy may depend on how the person positively responds to it.
Relaxation exercises – The past few years have been fruitful in identifying certain factors influencing tinnitus treatment. These factors included the patient’s … Continue reading
Sore Throat – Treatment and Drugs
For pharyngitis and other kinds of sore throat caused by bacterial infections medications for pain and inflammation are given. Treatment for other types of sore throat will depend on the cause of the throat problem
- Viruses – This type of throat infection has no known
Heart Palpitations Risk Factors
Most people will experience heart palpitations at least once in their life. However, there are factors that may heighten the chances for developing long-term or more severe heart palpitations.
Illegal Drugs
Cocaine and amphetamines make it a certainty that you will experience heart palpitations and … Continue reading
Rashes – Treatments and Drugs
Corresponding treatment for rash will depend on the cause and type of the rash. For rashes generated by virus infection, treatment only targets the symptoms of itching since no medication is yet available to address the virus itself which resolves itself within days or weeks.… Continue reading