The Temporal Mandible Joint (TMJ), or main jaw joint, is one of the most complicated joints in the body. Your TMJ can develop a disorder that creates pain in your jaw, face, head, and sometimes neck and shoulders. This disorder is frequently described as TMJ and can also cause the teeth to slowly erode. That’s …
Though it is often a comedic topic, snoring can actually cause real problems in a person’s sleep patterns. Whether it is the snorer him or herself, or a partner or roommate that is awakened by the snoring, night time breathing problems can disrupt sleep patterns, oxygen intake, REM sleep, and can even lead to more …
Physically and mentally, cancer treatment is an arduous process. Any kind of pain or stress relief during this trying time is of the utmost importance. Massage therapy can provide both. In stark contrast to most cancer treatments, massage is natural and side effect free. Nausea, fatigue, body aches, and weight loss are some of the …
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Exposure to sudden, loud music or explosive noises can cause tinnitus, a nerve disorder that involves a consistent ringing sound in a person’s ears. At its worse, tinnitus can lead to deafness. Tinnitus affects one in 10 people, and can range from mild to chronic. While it is a common problem for veterans and the …
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A study by the Center for Disease Control found that one in four Americans suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). CFS is a debilitating disorder that is characterized by chronic fatigue that can’t be alleviated with sleep, and that is often exacerbated by physical or mental exertion. While people with CFS can be seriously impaired, …
Originating in China as a form of self-defense, Tai Ji is an almost ballet-like series of smooth, graceful exercises that millions have practiced regularly for over 2,000 years. The very words, Tai and Ji, hint at its potential for healing. ‘Tai’ means ‘ultimate’ or ‘supreme’ and ‘Ji’ is the all-inclusive life force the envelopes the …
Millions of patients undergo chemotherapy as part of their cancer treatment. Though controversial, chemotherapy uses very powerful drugs in an attempt to kill cancer cells. Although this may control some types of cancers and possibly prolong the lives of some patients, chemotherapy has many negative side effects. Among these are nausea and vomiting, loss of …
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Few, if any, conditions are as painful as a kidney stone. Passing a kidney stone has been likened to the pain experienced in childbirth. Kidney stones, also known as calculi, are hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidney. The purpose of the kidneys is to filter waste products from the blood and add them …
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In TCM all things, especially living things, have Qi. Herbal medicinal formulations are not only created to treat specific Qi disorders, each herb and plant has its own Qi, which forms the basis of its mechanism of action. In TCM herbs are categorized by their natural makeup; their Qi. The herbs are described and organized …
The oldest documented medical system to recognize the connection between body and mind, Chinese medicine is an optimum treatment choice for trauma victims. There are several forms of trauma. Perhaps the best known is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is a condition formed after a person undergoes a harrowing physical or emotional event such as …
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