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March 2007 |
Points Newsletter - March 2007
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Pain
Management
Acute
and chronic pain syndromes, as some of society’s most costly health
problems, have an enormous impact on individual, national, and global
levels. In the United States, chronic pain is the third most common
health-care problem, behind heart disease and cancer, with the combined
annual costs of lost work days, doctor visits, hospital stays,
pain-reducing drugs, and disability totaling an estimated $100 billion.
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Holistic Veterinarians
A whimper or faint meow can mean a trip to
the veterinarian's office, and there's a growing trend in animal health
care that has pet owners turning to holistic veterinarians.
Penny the Dachshund has a ruptured disk and is having a tough time
walking. Penny is getting relief from acupuncture. 
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Acupuncture
Treatment for Substance Abuse
Acupuncture helps people recover from drugs and alcohol problems. It is used in clinics
through the United States. Acupuncture can decrease cravings for drugs and alcohol, reduce
withdrawal symptoms, relieve tension, and help people relax. Acupuncture treatments, taken
enough times, clear the mind, build energy, and give a sense of well being.
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RECENT RESEARCH |
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The
Effectiveness of Acupuncture for
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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Identification of Human Dopamine
Receptors Agonists from Chinese Herbs |
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Protective Effect of
Gui Qi Mixture on the Progression of
Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats |
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Q:
My TCM practitioner tells me I shouldn’t drink coffee if I’m being treated
with herbs. Why can’t I drink coffee? I love coffee. What about decaf?
A:
The herbal formula given by one’s TCM
practitioner usually is a customized
formulation according to one’s
specific condition and constitution.
As we all know, coffee contains
caffeine, theobromine, theophylline,
and tannins, and is a strong
stimulant...

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