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NEWS RELEASE
November 4, 2003
For More Information Contact:
Rebecca Wilkowski, Phone: (800) 729-0941
Chinese Medicine Compliments World AIDS Day
While World AIDS Day on December 1 fuels awareness of the disease and
the medical advances that have been made towards finding a cure, AIDS
and HIV have been well-known conditions since storming onto the public
stage in the early 1980s. Though there is still no known cure for AIDS,
holistic therapies such as Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture may
offer relief for the 42 million people who reported having AIDS in 2002.
By stimulating key pathways in the body called meridians, acupuncture
releases endorphins in the brain. These endorphins have been shown to
reduce pain and calm the body, which can enhance its natural defense
system. Acupuncture also raises the amount of white blood cells, T-cells
and anti-bodies in the body, which increase the body's level of immunity – a
very important benefit for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Acupuncture
and Chinese herbs are nontoxic and have no side effects when prescribed
by a licensed acupuncturist or herbalist. Many HIV/AIDS patients have
reported a general increase in health and well-being due to acupuncture
treatments.
Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization to treat
over 43 conditions, many of which are also symptoms of AIDS. These include
abnormal sweating, muscle weakness, and the harsh chemical therapies
typically prescribed for AIDS, such as diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue.
The Oriental Medical Center verified this in a study of 103 adults with
HIV or AIDS who were treated solely with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
After receiving several treatments, 66 percent of the 103 showed marked
improvement.
For more information on how Oriental medicine can help those diagnosed
with AIDS, please call (800) 729-0941.
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