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- TCM Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWestern View TCM Pathology Pattern Differentiations Research References Western View Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a luteal phase defect typified by anovulation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity. It affects 5 - 10% of women. PCOS is generally defined as several ...
Views: 7557(1 vote) - Amenorrhea: What does not having a menstrual cycle mean? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“A” in Greek is the word for “negative,” “men” is the word for “month” and “rhea” refers to “flow.” Amenorrhea means “no menstrual flow” (absence of menstruation). In Chinese medicine, it refers to “no moon.” Rudyard Kipling said, “East is east and West is west and never the twain shall ...
Views: 5501(1 vote) - Sport Injuries: Effectively Treated with Acupuncture” - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“Acupuncture is clinically proven to accelerate the healing of sports injuries. Integrating Western and Eastern treatment makes the most sense and can fully restore chronic and acute injuries in many cases. You often heal quickly, fully, and with improved performance. Acupuncture is commonly ...
Views: 3180(2 votes) - Acupuncture recommended for Surrogates? Yes! Results say it all! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonCouples encounter many fertility options, and surrogacy is a wonderful choice. Several studies indicate acupuncture produces a 40-60% improvement rate, increasing the success of take home babies even more. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. ...
Views: 3292(1 vote) - Male Factor infertility on the Rise! Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Effective - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonIncidence of male factor (30%) is rising and improvements in raising sperm count, motility, and changing morphology are notable with the use of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a very gentle, comfortable, and relaxing treatment. No, it doesn’t hurt. Acupuncture connects ...
Views: 2412(1 vote) - A Western and Eastern View of PMS Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWhat is Premenstrual Syndrome? How can we improve treatment options? Between 22% and 40% of women feel one or more symptoms occurring one or two weeks prior to menstruation, and subsiding abruptly at the beginning of menstruation. Women having symptoms might report digestion issues, bloating, ...
Views: 3126(1 vote) - Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment Gynecology Related Problems: Bridging the Gap between Western and Eastern Care Brings Results - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonTraditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture and the use of Chinese herbs formulated specifically or your condition. For 5000 years, gynecology related conditions have been effectively treated with the use of TCM. Western medicine as were know it has only been in existence for ...
Views: 2858(1 vote) - The 5 Myths of Acupuncture: Do you Know them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonSome patients feel that they would “have no use” for acupuncture. Others have no idea of the multitude and variety of diseases and disorders that it helps. This article dispels some of your questions and puts to rests the myths surrounding this 5000-year-old holistic health science. Yes, ...
Views: 2289(3 votes) - The four Stages of Fatigue: Which one are you in? How can TCM combat it? - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonBy Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist PhD, Holistic Nutrition Did you know that fatigue slowly expresses itself–creeping into every bone in your body? Did you know that it crawls deeper and deeper deteriorating all of your key organ systems? Fatigue has an ...
Views: 5344(2 votes) - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonMany studies report the success of acupuncture and herbal therapy in conjunction with pain and symptom management for cancer. This is mostly used to ease the negative effects during radiation, or chemotherapy. Tongue ulcers, and mouth sores, peeling skin, rashes, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Discusses National Health Reform: TCM advocates “health” care—not “sick"care. - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonImproved patient care depends on holistic measures that resolve health problems and improve patient care. Today, chronic diseases- heart and liver disease, arthritis, stress, fatigue and anxiety are common place ailments. They should not be. With the Health Reform Act, more people will have ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonTough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health...Stop the Stress and Pain! By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD, Holistic Nutrition www.orangecountyacupuncture.com sticky man Jeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Western vs. Eastern Medicine do you know how the differences affect you? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonJeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting headaches, insomnia and was very depressed. Acupuncture helped her re-gain control and confidence in her life...but life will go on. How are you being affected? What you can do about it! ...
Views: 1854(3 votes) - Tough Economic Times Take a Toll on Your Health...Stop the Stress and Pain - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonJeri lost her job about 6 weeks ago. She was very distraught and angry. She started getting headaches, insomnia and was very depressed. Acupuncture helped her re-gain control and confidence in her life...but life will go on. How are you being affected? What you can do about it! ...
Views: 991(3 votes) - 3 Reasons why you need leisure time & leisure mind! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson3 Reasons why leisure time and leisure mind is important! By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Acupuncturist, Herbalist PhD, Holistic Nutrition www.orangecountyacupuncture.com Are you busy… or do you create busyness? This time of year we all run around like chickens loose from the ...
Views: 9641(4 votes) - Acupuncture and Herbs Successfully Treats Endometriosis : Here's How Plus Nutritional Tips! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen Albertsonexcerpt from “Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine” Endometriosis, the formation of tissue outside of the endometrium (uterine wall), can create painful menstrual periods, premenstrual spotting, pain during ...
Views: 7238(4 votes) - Acupuncture Sucessfully Treats Migraines and Headaches!7 Good Reasons to Try it! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonHEADACHE AND MIGRAINE SUFFERERS --RELIEF IS POSSBLE WITH TCM! 7 Good Reasons to try it!! Pain from headaches and migraines debilitates and affects 45 million Americans. Are you one of them? How many people do you know who are? Help is here! Western medicine offers strong drugs to mask and ...
Views: 2224(4 votes) - Why Acupuncture is Being Recomended for Infertility - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWhy is Acupuncture now being recommended for Infertility? Why will you want it? How can it help? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, and many other illnesses and health ...
Views: 2015(3 votes) - Why Fertility Doctors Now Recommend Acupuncture - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, and many other illnesses and health problems facing couples for 5,000 years. Western medicine as we know it is just over 200 years old. TCM ...
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