Depression is a complex mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities...

What brings the majority of patients to initially seek out acupuncture? Back pain. It has been estimated that a whopping 85% of the...

Yintang is an acupuncture point located between the eyebrows that we intuitively rub when we are stressed or anxious. Translated as "Hall...

Coconut water (Cocos nucifera) is the clear liquid found inside a young, green coconut which is usually about the size of a basketball.

Zheng Xie Gu Shui, also translated as "Evil Bone Water" is a very strong topical Chinese herbal liniment which has been used in...

Cardiac arrhythmia refers to an improper beating of the heart due to improper electrical stimulation. Symptoms and signs of arrhythmia...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist that leads to tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hand....

Urinary incontinence is a condition involving uncontrolled urine leaking from the urethra. It most commonly affects women, but men can...

Fibromyalgia is a complex and debilitating condition that affects a significant portion of the population, with an estimated 10 million...

Sports injuries are a common occurrence among individuals engaging in organized sports or fitness activities. These injuries can manifest...

Kidney stones , or calculi , are hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidneys. Approximately 35,000 Americans a year suffer from...

Recent research has confirmed the effectiveness of acupuncture for cervical spondylosis, a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear of...

Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that can be taken in powder, pill, injection, and even smoked. It increases higher nervous system...

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is reported to affect one million Americans each year. PID is an infection of the female reproductive...

Did you know that tendonitis is the most diagnosed chronic connective tissue disease in Western medicine? Tendonitis is also called...

Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is a common but very uncomfortable condition. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: Abdominal pain...

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa (plural bursae), a small fluid-filled sac that cushions joints and minimizes friction. When inflamed,...

Endometriosis affects more than 6.5 million American women a year, and millions more worldwide. Endometriosis is a disorder where tissue...

65 million Americans have high cholesterol, but almost none of them experience symptoms. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the...

Diabetes is a chronic condition of the pancreas that results in high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin, which is produced...