Acupuncture for Asthma
Asthma, a chronic disease of the lungs, affects an estimated 300 million
people around the world. Although it is considered a treatable disease
with proper medication, it still claims over 3,000 deaths each year in
the U.S. alone. It is also one of the most common diseases for which patients turn to
alternative therapies such as acupuncture for treatment and relief.
The key to the efficacy of acupuncture is that it directly affects
the flow of qi, the energy that resides in the body. In traditional
Chinese medicine, the blockage of qi leads to diseases, disorders, and
illnesses. READ MORE |
Deep Tissue Massage for Plantar Fasciitis
Deep tissue massage can be used to help treat multiple sports-related
injuries. One such injury, commonly found in runners, is plantar
fasciitis.
There is a thick connective tissue that runs the entire length of the
bottom of the human foot. It starts on the five toes and extends to the
bottom of the heel. This tissue is known as the plantar fascia. While
running, runners land on the heel of the foot and then raise themselves
on the toes before shifting the weight to the other foot. This causes
the plantar fascia to come under strain, and when the strain becomes too
much, the plantar fascia is likely to tear. READ MORE |
Quote of the Day
"He who speaks without modesty will find it
difficult to make his words good."
- Confucius
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