From the monthly archives:
From The Universal Health Blog at the San Diego News Network – www.sdnn.com Another New Year has passed, and thousands are making the resolution, for the first or fiftieth time, to quit smoking. There is a multi-billion dollar industry for smoking cessation products, which, sadly, are a waste of money for most buyers. Fortunately, there [...]
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Alternative medicine is making its way into the curriculum and interests of rising medical students. Now more than ever, traditional medicine is gaining support from Western medicine. It has taken a long time for complementary and alternative medical practices to gain acceptance in traditional Western medicine. But future doctors appear to be much more open [...]
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With our 90-minute event class coming up on January 20th that will address how alternative medicine can help with all sorts of addictions, we found this article very relevant: An old technique has become a new weapon in helping people recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Cornerstone of Recovery, a residential treatment facility for people [...]
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Dong Chong Xia Cao has been prized for centuries for its madicinal properties for strengthening the immune system, reducing the effects of aging, promoting longevity, treating lethargy, and improving liver function in people with hepatitis B. It is also used to treat coughs, chronic bronchitis, respiratory disorders, kidney disorders, frequent nocturia, male sexual dysfunction, anemia, [...]
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Last November I had a chance to speak with a local business radio show host Bob Ryan from KCEO about acupuncture, the community model and how we are reaching out to make the medicine more accessible to those who need it. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Sustain Community Acupuncture offers wellness [...]
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Feeling like you may be coming down with a cold? This simple home remedy from Sustain Community Acupuncture can help you kick that cold out before it gets started. Take equal parts by weight of garlic, horseradish, scallions (white parts only), fresh ginger root, and fresh hot peppers (the hotter the better: habaneros if you [...]
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Breast cancer is stressful enough for a woman to go through, but the effects after treatment–such as hot flashes–have also added to the discomfort that comes along with health condition. However, WebMD recently published a very interesting article about how acupuncture has offered relief to breast cancer patients who experience hot flashes after their treatment. [...]
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