THA's Practice Specialties:
- Pain management
- Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique (N.A.E.T.)
- Infertility (for Men and Women)
- Women's Health and Gynecological Difficulties: PMS and Menopause
Acupuncture and Pain
Painful physical conditions that last several months or longer are given the term “chronic pain”. Chronic pain refers to conditions like back, neck and shoulder pain; lower back pain; chronic fatigue syndrome; arthritis; headaches; and temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). Acupuncture is a natural, less invasive method of healthcare and can be used instead of, or in conjunction with, prescription and over the counter medications.
A study published in the journal Pain1 has shown that many specialists either employ acupuncture in their own practice or refer patients to an acupuncture practitioner, and that they feel the practice of acupuncture is "legitimate." The results of a study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain2 provide proof that acupuncture is a safe and effective procedure for low-back pain. Acupuncture can offer positive results without the negative side-effects that can accompany more traditional pain remedies. Several studies have shown that acupuncture can successfully treat frozen shoulder. Many pain patients concur that, when using acupuncture on a consistent basis for treatment of their pain, the treatment has been helpful in easing or eliminating their condition.
These are just a few examples of the conditions that acupuncture can help heal. For more information on other conditions, please contact Michele and Traci at 858.613.0792.
References:
1. Berman BM, Bausell RB. The use of non-pharmacological therapies by pain specialists. Pain 2000;85:313-315.
2. Carlsson C, Sjlund B. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. Clinical Journal of Pain 2001;17(4):296-305.
Vitamin Update - Vitamin C and Vitamin E; Selenium and Cancer
VITAMINS C AND E. A recent study demonstrated mutually beneficial effects when Vitamin C and Vitamin E were taken together daily, over a 12 month period, as compared to taking one or the other alone. Also, the heart muscle seems to benefit when Vitamin E intake is greater than 800 IUs per day. Anything less than 800 IUs per day did not show cardiac benefits. Similarly, Vitamin C at 1,000 mg per day was shown to enhance both the heart muscle and the immune system.
SELENIUM AND CANCER. Cancer researchers conducted a study that assessed the benefits of selenium, which is frequently touted as a cancer preventative. One group of participants in the study was given selenium as part of their daily regimen and the other group was given a placebo. Neither group knew whether they were taking the selenium or the placebo. The study concluded that the group taking selenium had a reduced incidence of cancer. Of those individuals who developed the cancer and were taking the selenium, they seemed to have a better recovery rate.
About the Practitioners
Michele and Traci both received their Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine (M.T.O.M.) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. They are California Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.), and are National Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM).
If you are wondering whether acupuncture is right for you, please give Michele and Traci a call at (858) 613-0792. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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