Herbs have been used for centuries for other purposes besides seasoning food. Today, there are so many sources to order herbal remedies for just about any health concern from cancer to dry skin. Be a discerning consumer and do not rely on solely one source, such as the internet. Herbs are not, in general, a cure-all, but an addition to a health regime to maintain or improve overall health—not necessarily cure disease by itself.
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What is Cupping?
In the practice of Chiropractic and Acupuncture—there is a therapy that many of us have never heard about, even though it has been around as long as the ancient practice of acupuncture. This practice is called “Cupping.” Cupping also has several other names including: pneumatic therapy or manual vacuum therapy. This treatment can be used in conjunction with acupuncture or manual adjustment, as well as a stand-alone treatment.
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Acupuncture for Bell’s Palsy
Acupuncture is a wonderfully effective treatment for Bell’s Palsy, a condition that effects around 40,00 people per year.[1] When a person suffers from Bell’s Palsy, the facial muscles on one side of the face droop or become paralyzed. The exact cause of Bell’s Palsy is not known, however it appears to be related to diabetes or to those who are in the process of recovering from a viral infection (e.g. cold sores, chickenpox and shingles). Additionally, stress has been shown to be a factor in developing this condition.
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Chiropractic Treatment for Kyphosis
In my last blog, I discussed chiropractic treatment and causes of Hyperlordosis. As promised, this blog will address Kyphosis. Kyphosis (from the Greek words κυφός kyphos, a hump) is an abnormal convex curvature in the thoracic and sacral regions of the spine. This makes the top of the back appear to be hunched over or referred to as ‘humpback’ in appearance.
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Treatment and Causes of Hyperlordosis
Chiropractic care is ideal to treat Hyperlordosis due to the non-invasive nature of Chiropractic treatment methodology. Hyperlordosis is one of the many conditions treated by chiropractors. In order to understand what this condition entails—a brief medical explanation is required.
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