What about Gout?

If you have ever awakened at 2 am with a sharp pain in your big toe you may have experienced an attack of gout.   Alcohol, diet, surgery and trauma are some of the triggers suspected

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Nutrition is important.  Eat whole organic food.  This minimizes the intake of chemicals and preservatives. Choose fresh veggies, fresh frozen when fresh is not available.   Green leafy vegetables have omega-3 fatty acids that are important for brain development. 

Dealing with a Pain in the Neck

Neck pain affects about 10% of the population at any given time. The source of this pain is derived from various conditions that affect the soft tissues of the neck. The aim of exercise is to reduce the impairment, improve the function, increase flexibility, strengthen, stabilize, prepare for increased activity and decrease the incidence of recurring injury.

Fibromyalgia

             Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a rheumatic disorder characterized by chronic achy muscles for duration of at least three months.  The symptoms of fatigue, weakness, chilliness, weak pulse, poor muscle tone, yellow complexion, poor digestion, and low voice indicate that a Qi and Yang Deficiency pattern is present.  Treatment with Acupuncture, Amma Therapy, Herbs and Nutrition would be focused on warming and tonifying the Spleen, Kidney, and Liver Channels.

Health Attraction:  Biomagnetic Healing

Magnets can do a whole lot more than stick notes to your refrigerator.  Medical Diagnosis is sometimes dependent on the use of magnets in the MRI, PET, and CAT Scan.  Surgeons have used magnets to aid in the removal of shrapnel from the body.  Pulsed electromagnetic fields are used to heal nonunion fractures in horses and in humans.

A Story about Lizzie

This vital 75-year-old silver haired woman stands 5 foot 3 inches tall at 135 pounds. She was diagnosed with arthritis. Lizzie has taken control of her own health care decisions.  She has chosen to do the work involved in self-care to promote health and healing.  She has made diet, supplement, and lifestyle changes to support her well-being.

Do you suffer from low back pain?

     It is incredible to believe that 4 out of 5 Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime.  An estimated 6 million seek professional treatment for this ailment.  The average age requiring this treatment is 45. Lower back pain is the second leading cause of absenteeism followed by the common cold.  Nurses rank second to heavy industrial workers for the number of people who suffer from low back pain.