Gaining a clear understanding of the body’s great lymphatic system unveils the pathophysiology of many diseases and a clear road to health. Microbes, viruses, inflammation, and bacteria all play a part in the progression of disease. However, the lymphatic system, when combined with the microbiome could expose clues that will allow us to live a life of vitality that is free from suffering.
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AIR POLLUTION CAN SEND OUR DETOX SYSTEMS INTO OVERDRIVE
A team of scientists has uncovered new information about the inflammatory effects of airborne particles from diesel fumes that can worsen asthma symptoms.
8 Powerful Herbs for DETOX
Nature is filled with herbs that have a wide range of healing properties, many of which are perfect for detoxification. You’ve probably heard of a lot of great detox herbs like parsley, dandelion or Hibiscus. This article won’t be covering these commonly known detoxification herbs, but instead will dive deep into ancient herbs that are being investigated by science for their powerful healing and detoxification properties.
Acupuncture Beats Drugs For Cognitive Impairment 26 SEPTEMBER 2019
Researchers find acupuncture more effective than the selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor donepezil hydrochloride for the treatment of cognitive impairment. Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine determined that a particular method of acupuncture, Xing Nao Kai Qiao (Waking the Brain and Opening the Orifices), is more effective than standard medications in treating vascular cognitive impairment. Results were measured at 4 and 8 weeks after treatment. Patients receiving Xing Nao Kai Qiao acupuncture reported a 74.51% (4 weeks after treatment) and 91.11% (8 weeks after treatment) total treatment effective rate, whereas those in the control group reported 54.05% and 72.72% rates respectively. [1]
PROBIOTICS TARGETED FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT
Most of us know that washing hands, getting plenty of rest, getting your vitamin D and eating a diet rich in antioxidants and various botanicals (such as Echinacea, Astragalus, Elderberry and mushroom blends) can help boost the immune system. But what other immune-boosting tactics might be missing from your medicine cabinet? To keep the immune system running strong, there might not be just one magic bullet. However, more and more research points to the power of probiotics in supporting immune health.
NEW STUDY EXPLORES HOW PROBIOTICS COULD INFLUENCE US HEALTHCARE COSTS
A new economic modeling study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. last month explored how probiotics can be used to reduce healthcare costs while “instilling a spirit of proactivity for healthcare providers”. Acute respiratory tract infections (RTI), pose a heavy burden on the US healthcare system and society at large. The study took the form of two large meta-analyses that investigated the effect of healthy subjects taking probiotics and compared the incidence and duration of RTIs. The paper also outlined that 61% of healthcare providers are routinely prescribing probiotic foods and supplements, alongside medications.
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Alzheimer memory loss reversed by new head device using electromagnetic waves
Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease News | September 18, 2019
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | September 10, 2019
Angina Episodes Decrease With Acupuncture
-Chest pain frequency significantly reduced in patients with stable angina; improvement in depression and anxiety too
FDA proposes that doctors learn about acupuncture for pain management
Chiropractors and acupuncturists who have lobbied for a bigger role in treating pain have won a preliminary endorsement from federal health officials.
PRENATAL PESTICIDE EXPOSURE LINKED TO CHANGES IN TEEN’S BRAIN ACTIVITY
A new study using advanced brain imaging is one of the first to reveal how exposure to organophosphate pesticides (OPs) changes the brain.
Acupuncture Improves Pregnancy Rates
Acupuncture boosts clinical pregnancy rates and balances biochemistry in infertility patients with a thin endometrium. First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University researchers combined acupuncture with standard drug therapy. They determined that acupuncture plus estradiol valerate drug therapy produced superior patient outcomes compared with patients using only estradiol valerate.
Acupuncture Beats Drugs For IBS Relief
Acupuncture alleviates irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and reduces IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) recurrences. Pu’er People’s Hospital (Yunnan, China) researchers conclude that warm needle acupuncture is clinically effective against type-D (diarrhea predominant) IBS. A six-month follow-up after completion of acupuncture treatments confirms lasting improvements.
Acupuncture Beats Drug For Herniated Disc Relief
Acupuncture is effective for lumbar disc herniation treatment. A recent study conducted at Xinzheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Henan, China found that a combination of acupuncture and a modified Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang herbal formula relieves pain and improves quality of life for patients with lumbar disc herniation. This study compared treatments of acupuncture and herbal medicine with the anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical celecoxib. Acupuncture patients experienced greater relief from pain and improvement in quality of life with a 90.69% total effective rate and no reported adverse effects. [1] In comparison, the control group experienced an 81.40% total effective rate.
Acupuncture & Herbs Beat Drug For Gout
Acupuncture outperforms diclofenac sodium for the treatment of gout. Yangchun City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine researchers compared the effectiveness of acupuncture plus a Chinese herbal wash with diclofenac sodium drug therapy for the treatment of acute gout. Diclofenac sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis. Patients receiving acupuncture plus the Chinese herbal wash had a 93.33% total effective rate. Another group of patients receiving diclofenac sodium drug therapy had a 76.67% total effective rate. [1]
More plant protein tied to longer life
Top News in Internal Medicine; Reuters Health News | August 27, 2019
People who eat more plant-based protein may live longer than those who get more protein from protein , a Japanese study suggests.
Antibiotics and bowel cancer: Study finds link
Healthline/Medical News Today | August 21, 2019
How might the keto diet help treat cancer?
Healthline/Medical News Today | August 14, 2019
Dementia more common than ever? Improve your health by making healthy choices.
In addition to your acupuncture treatments, the World Health Organization (WHO) has some advises for people who are willing to reduce their risks of dementia. WHO has new guidelines recommendation which include: regular exercise, keep healthy weight, maintain blood sugar levels within appropriate limits, and keeping cholesterol within recommended limits.
